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Title: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jeff on September 10, 2014, 11:55 AM
Well, we did our games draft last weekend and training camp is right around the corner so I thought it was time for a new thread... :)

After all the drafting, ticket-swapping, and game-sharing was agreed to, it looks like I'm set for 12 games this year for my 1/4 share:

Thu, Oct 23 • Phoenix
Sun, Nov 16 • Winnipeg
Sat, Nov 29 • St. Louis
Wed, Dec 17 • Boston
Fri, Jan 2 • Toronto
Thu, Jan 8 • Chicago
Mon, Jan 19 • Columbus
Mon, Feb 9 • Vancouver
Tue, Feb 24 • Edmonton
Sun, Mar 8 • Colorado
Sat, Mar 28 • Los Angeles
Sat, Apr 4 • Detroit

A nice mix.  Four from the Central (WIN, STL, CHI, COL), four from the Pacific (PHX, LA, VAN, EDM), and four from the Eastern Conference (TOR, DET, BOS, CBJ). 
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jeff on September 19, 2014, 09:47 AM
Oh man, Jesse - those new thirds the Pens showed off today bring back a lot of bad memories #1991cupfinals :(
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jesse James on September 20, 2014, 02:30 PM
 :-X I like 'em!  :-X
Title: Re: NHL Offseason 2014
Post by: Morgbug on October 25, 2014, 12:24 AM
Title change time.

Goodness me, but does my team ever suck.  Given our division, we may actually be in the hunt for McDavid. 

I'm not sure if I should cry or smile. 
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: JesseVader08 on October 28, 2014, 10:07 PM
Jeff, your Wild are looking pretty dangerous this year.  Congrats on the comeback against my Bruins.
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jeff on October 29, 2014, 12:00 AM
After the way they coughed up a 3-0 lead in NYC last night, it was nice to see them come back and steal that one in Boston tonight. :)

The Wild aren't perfect by any stretch (the goalkeeping, the horrid power play), but 5-on-5 they are a hell of a team this year - so fast, so skilled...  but man are they taking a beating by the bigger teams, which just makes the horrible power play even worse.  If you're built on speed and hoping to make teams pay for hitting you, NOT scoring any power play goals kinda defeats the purpose.

Scariest part is that as fantastic as the Wild have looked this year, they are still not even a top five team in the West yet.
Title: Re: NHL Offseason 2014
Post by: I Am Sith on November 4, 2014, 09:18 PM
Goodness me, but does my team ever suck.

They were obviously good enough to beat my team, the likes of whom have had their own suck-fest going on for long enough.  They need to get back on track here soon.
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Morgbug on November 4, 2014, 11:07 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/I2FVyAx.png)

 ???




 :)
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jeff on November 13, 2014, 02:28 PM
Four losses in a row...  7-7-0 now.  Let's hope we can get things back on track against the lowly Sabres tonight.   :-\


In other weirdness, Wild D-men Brodin and Scandella now have the mumps virus that's going around the NHL and will miss the game tonight (and probably more).  D-men Ballard and Folin had it earlier in the year and each missed 5-7 games.  Strange to see a virus like that pop up all over NHL teams (ANA, STL, ?) and even some linesmen/refs have had to sit out with it. 

Hope they figure out how to stop spreading it because with Parise/Cooke out with injuries and Brodin/Scandella out with the mumps, not sure how much more my squad can handle before they end up digging too big a hole for a playoff spot... :(
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jeff on November 13, 2014, 11:40 PM
Let's hope we can get things back on track against the lowly Sabres tonight.   :-\

Whew - thank you, Sabres, for sucking so bad!  ;D 
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: I Am Sith on November 21, 2014, 09:16 PM
Blackhawks are playing with so many people from their farm team (Ice Hogs) that I think I'm going to refer to them as either the Blackhogs or the Icehawks until their starting line-ups are back.  Thankfully they squeaked out a fin llast night in Calgary.  Still can't believe they went to the box that many times and won...  Couple back to back games coming up in the next two weeks.  I'm just hopeful they can go at least 0.500 during the circus trip.  Fingers crossed!
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: DSJ™ on December 5, 2014, 05:38 PM
Craig MacTavish speaks this morning about the 11 game loosing streak. The Edmonton Oilers have announced a new head coach!   :D

(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i306/DSJcdn/Anaheim/10846421_10152543477016872_2350409092530963385_n_zps6c512a5b.jpg)
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jeff on December 17, 2014, 11:14 AM
Thought this was a pretty good breakdown of the legendary Bruins Vs Wild rivalry that NBC is showcasing for this week's Rivaly Night game on NBCSN...

http://www.stanleycupofchowder.com/2014/12/17/7408467/the-bruins-wild-rivalry-explained
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jeff on January 5, 2015, 11:19 AM
The Wild aren't perfect by any stretch (the goalkeeping, the horrid power play)

*sigh*

Well, it looks like the goaltending is doing everything it can to torpedo my favorite team.  :-\

With Suter's dad passing away; Parise's dad dying from cancer; the flare-ups with Harding's MS after finally getting back on track from a broken foot; the horrible inconsistency of Darcy Kuemper; the aging midsection of Backstrom; all of our top seven defensemen missing serious time with the mumps; Granlund breaking his wrist (out 3-4 weeks); the norovirus taking out some of our forwards for a few games; and Vanek not managing to find the back of the net?

I'm starting to get the sense that things are just not coming together for the Wild this year.

Wondering how much worse it will get before they get back on track...  at this point, we may have already dug ourselves a hole so big that we won't be able to get out.  And we won't even be bad enough for McDavid.  :(
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Morgbug on January 17, 2015, 02:02 AM
Huh.  Weird.   :)
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jeff on February 4, 2015, 10:02 AM
Hey Brent, I think I saw you on TV at the Jets game last night (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpGBxV8mdfk#t=14)...
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Morgbug on February 4, 2015, 05:21 PM
Hey Brent, I think I saw you on TV at the Jets game last night (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpGBxV8mdfk#t=14)...

The age is about right and the expression is dead on after we've crapped the bed five games in a row...
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jesse James on February 4, 2015, 05:23 PM
Can I borrow those the next time the Pens play a division opponent?
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jeff on February 5, 2015, 03:14 PM
The age is about right and the expression is dead on after we've crapped the bed five games in a row...

And are in the midst of a pretty good feud/crisis if the rumors are true (http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/kane-skipped-game-after-incident-with-teammates/).

Just keep it up long enough for Parise/Dubnyk to carry my squad back into the picture, thanks!  :-*
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Morgbug on February 5, 2015, 06:33 PM
The age is about right and the expression is dead on after we've crapped the bed five games in a row...

And are in the midst of a pretty good feud/crisis if the rumors are true (http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/kane-skipped-game-after-incident-with-teammates/).

Just keep it up long enough for Parise/Dubnyk to carry my squad back into the picture, thanks!  :-*

Yeah.   :-\

I've defended Kane a lot in the past on other boards.  There's no real telling what actually happened or not but something clearly did happen.  I expect Kane won't play again for the Jets.  He's also on IR right now so that may hamper things.  He's certainly been playing injured, you can see it when you watch him. 

An eventual trade seems inevitable, along with a healthy dose of sour grapes afterwards.  He's our own little Seguin.  I'm just hoping we get decent value for him.  He should generate a decent return, but not what he once would have. 
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jeff on February 6, 2015, 10:23 AM
I'm just hoping we get decent value for him.  He should generate a decent return, but not what he once would have.

If you can get Kane to get that shoulder surgery to keep him on IR until the draft, you'll get much better value than what they're offering right now for sure.  Sad though that it's come to this with him and your squad.

Edit:
There you go, Brent: Coach Maurice announces Kane needs surgery on his shoulder. The usual timeline for recovery is 4-6 months. (https://twitter.com/NHLJets/status/563750619815497728) Recovery time is... just in time to be traded at the draft. ;)


It'll be interesting to see how the rest of the team reacts... might actually help them come together a bit , assuming they can get past the next few days of media attention and distraction.


In other news, last night was a good for the Wild - Kings lost, Stars lost, Avs lost, Canucks lost. All in regulation, so no loser points.  :)
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Morgbug on February 10, 2015, 10:47 PM
(http://www.letsgohawks.net/media/post_images/164906641_slide.jpg)

 :-*
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jeff on February 10, 2015, 11:15 PM
At least we got a point...
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Morgbug on February 10, 2015, 11:25 PM
At least we got a point...

Which our awful fourth line and horrid not-even-third pairing defense handed to you guys by acting like whiny bitches.  Ugh.  Complete giveaway right there.  Should have been a clean two. 

Evander who?
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jeff on February 11, 2015, 09:47 AM
Honestly, I was quite surprised we weren't down by 2-3 after that first ten minutes.

We played 2.5 periods against Vancouver with only 10 forwards and then those 10 forwards had to play less than 24hrs later.  Our 2nd leading goal scorer is out for 3 months, one of our top PK guys is out for a month.  Our lines were completely scrambled thanks to those injuries and we were out-shot 15-3 at one point in the first. 

Like I said, at least we got a point.  :-\
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jesse James on February 19, 2015, 10:14 PM
(http://images6.fanpop.com/image/forum/72000/72292_1367186214273_full.png)
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: I Am Sith on February 25, 2015, 08:23 PM
Great day for Chicago sports teams.  Kane has clavicle surgery and Rose needs his knee scoped.

I know that this is unreasonable, but in the case of Kane's hit, they should seriously suspend the other guy for as long as Kane will be out (12 weeks I believe).  If you end up hitting someone and it's deemed a dirty hit, the punishment should equal the injury it causes.  I completely understand that hockey is a collision sport and that people are going to get hurt.  I'm not talking about the injuries that occur on a clean hit.  I'm talking about the headhunters out there that are looking to hurt someone (I'm looking at you Raffi Torres).
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Rob on February 25, 2015, 09:08 PM
Wait, is Rose getting a scope or does he have a meniscus tear?

I read meniscus tear yesterday and that his season was over.
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jesse James on February 25, 2015, 09:21 PM
Quote
but in the case of Kane's hit, they should seriously suspend the other guy for as long as Kane will be out (12 weeks I believe).

 :D
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Morgbug on February 25, 2015, 10:37 PM
Wait, is Rose getting a scope or does he have a meniscus tear?

I read meniscus tear yesterday and that his season was over.

Both a scope and a meniscus repair.  I don't think anyone's done a meniscus surgery/repair by anything other than arthroscopic surgery in probably 20+ years.  That's how long ago I had my first one and I've had two more since. 

I'm kind of surprised they're talking season over for a meniscus but I guess it depends on the severity and location of the tear.  It must be worse than peripheral. 
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Rob on February 25, 2015, 10:54 PM
Ah okay - when I hear 'getting a knee scoped' I think of it as like a quick procedure to clean some stuff up that costs guys like 3 weeks - that seems to be what it usually is in the NFL at least.

As for the timetable, I don't think anything's official and what I read was that they'd have more information after the surgery - but it was a meniscus tear to the same knee that cost Rose like 70 games last season, so I wouldn't be surprised at all if he's done for the year.

At this point I wouldn't be surprised if the guy retired... this is getting old as ****, I can only imagine how he feels.
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: I Am Sith on February 25, 2015, 11:09 PM
I'm kind of surprised they're talking season over for a meniscus but I guess it depends on the severity and location of the tear.  It must be worse than peripheral.

No, it's just that it's Glass Joe, I mean, Derrick Rose.  He could get a hangnail and be out for the season.
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jeff on February 26, 2015, 12:14 AM
Great day for Chicago sports teams.  Kane has clavicle surgery and Rose needs his knee scoped.

At first I thought Rose must have been a Blackhawks call-up since I had never heard of him before...   :-[

Watched quite a bit of the Pens/Caps game tonight hoping for some good fireworks after Ovi's whack at Letang last time...  what a lame game.  Lotsa boring, sloppy, chippy penalties, some soft goals by Flower, and a general "blah" game from both teams.

Looking forward to Wild Vs. Nashville tomorrow.  Will be a much better test of Dubnyk and the Wild than the fodder we've been chewing up in our post-All Star run here.
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jesse James on February 26, 2015, 01:19 AM
Yeah I read a comment by a local guy I know, and he said, "Where'd they get these 90's refs at?", and I agree...  They were calling it all for reasons I can't explain, then players started playing waiting for the make-up calls...  It just was ugly.

Pens have had their asses saved by Flower more than enough this season, and even in losses he's kept them in it.  Letting up a couple softies was owed to him, though a bad time to start doing it since Divisional games are a black cloud for us this year and seeing him stimey them would've been nice...  Which he had good saves all night too, but the 2 soft ones are all anyone will recall, especially in this town.

You got to see the weird in the bench brawl at least, that NBC missed a lot of.
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jeff on February 26, 2015, 09:58 PM
WTF?  The Leafs traded Clarkson for a LTIR guy?  That's some high-quality tanking/trading right there... almost as nice as trading two bodies for a winger on IR for shoulder surgery.

Should be a nice end to the season watching the Oilers, Sabres, Yotes, Leafs, and Hurricanes fall all over each other trying to get a McDavid. :P
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jeff on February 26, 2015, 11:18 PM
Looking forward to Wild Vs. Nashville tomorrow.  Will be a much better test of Dubnyk and the Wild than the fodder we've been chewing up in our post-All Star run here.

[McConaughey]Alright, alright, alright.[/McConaughey] 8)

Man, my squad right now...  (http://jedidefender.com/jsmentek/metallica.gif)

So, so scared of the eventual day when Dubnyk remembers he's not a 1.68 GAA, .934 SV% Goalie.  :-\
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Morgbug on February 27, 2015, 12:09 AM
Looking forward to Wild Vs. Nashville tomorrow.  Will be a much better test of Dubnyk and the Wild than the fodder we've been chewing up in our post-All Star run here.

[McConaughey]Alright, alright, alright.[/McConaughey] 8)

Man, my squad right now...  (http://jedidefender.com/jsmentek/metallica.gif)

So, so scared of the eventual day when Dubnyk remembers he's not a 1.68 GAA, .934 SV% Goalie.  :-\

Meh, take it for what it's worth.  He may not remember that until September and if that's the case, it could be awfully sweet.  Hot goalies steal cups all the time, this might be it for the Wild. 
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jeff on March 2, 2015, 05:45 PM
So, Leopold and Stewart for us.  Not a bad haul I guess for not giving up much.

Leopold is a nice 6/7 defenseman that will allow us to send one of Folin/Dumba back to Iowa for bigger minutes and more seasoning...  a 3rd pair Leopold/Prosser isn't great, but at least we have a bit of injury protection since our D-corp has been hurt (or mump'ed) quite a bit this year.

Stewart... not sure.  Could be great if he's going to play hard and get gritty, and dig in... but he hasn't really done that since he left Colorado.  :-\  Maybe he'll just hang out in the press box for a few games until we figure out how to best use him...
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jesse James on March 2, 2015, 07:04 PM
Pens did more than I thought they would and ultimately went away from hitting and more for speed and passing, which is the way Rutherford's taken the team since supplanting Bylsma.  I don't think we made any big splashes but Winnik was a nice addition to our 3rd line since our bottom 6 were lacking.
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Morgbug on March 2, 2015, 10:12 PM
So, Leopold and Stewart for us.  Not a bad haul I guess for not giving up much.

Leopold is a nice 6/7 defenseman that will allow us to send one of Folin/Dumba back to Iowa for bigger minutes and more seasoning...  a 3rd pair Leopold/Prosser isn't great, but at least we have a bit of injury protection since our D-corp has been hurt (or mump'ed) quite a bit this year.

Stewart... not sure.  Could be great if he's going to play hard and get gritty, and dig in... but he hasn't really done that since he left Colorado.  :-\  Maybe he'll just hang out in the press box for a few games until we figure out how to best use him...

Have I thanked you guys for taking Dumba ahead of Trouba?  Because I feel like I should.   :-*

We did all our damage before today, but quite a haul.

Gave up:
Kane
Bogosian
Kasdorf
2016 3rd
2015 conditional 6th
Klingberg (not that one)

Got:
Myers
Stafford
Armia
Lemieux
Buffalo's late 2015 1st round pick (either from NYI or St. Louis)
Tlusty
Stempniak

Yeah, I'm ok with Chevy's work over the past couple of weeks  ;D
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jeff on March 2, 2015, 11:20 PM
Not bad, but you guys are really just one goalie injury away from relying on .906 goaltending against The Blackhawks, Blues, or Preds. :P

With three goalies already on our roster, we're kinda boned that way too.  Something happens to Dubnyk and we're in the same boat.

Should be an interesting stretch run here.  If the Blackhawks can't get their **** together, there's a real chance you guys could catch them and end up with the Blues instead of the Preds. 
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Morgbug on March 3, 2015, 06:37 PM
Hellebuyck is the answer.  At least that would be my expectation but you are completely correct about our goaltending situation.  Our best solution to an injury to Hutch is an AHL rookie.  Ah...yeah.   :-\

And yes, I'm hoping for a Hawks tumble.  We'll see better in about two weeks where we stand as everyone will have played out their games in hand by that point.   As it is, that makes me nervous. 
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Morgbug on March 11, 2015, 12:02 AM
Not bad, but you guys are really just one goalie injury away from relying on .906 goaltending against The Blackhawks, Blues, or Preds. :P



I'm kinda hoping for an injury to a goalie right now  :-X  That would allow us to call up Hellebuyck from the AHL and he might be our only hope, to turn a phrase.  Blech, our goaltending sucks goat balls. 
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jeff on March 11, 2015, 10:45 AM
Blech, our goaltending sucks goat balls. 

I caught the replay of that gift Jackman got... just sad to battle back and then watch your goalie cough it up like that.  That kinda thing tore us up, with the Wild watching Backs/Kemps give up softies to ruin good efforts. :(


If the Blackhawks can't get their **** together, there's a real chance you guys could catch them and end up with the Blues instead of the Preds. 
And yes, I'm hoping for a Hawks tumble.  We'll see better in about two weeks where we stand as everyone will have played out their games in hand by that point.   As it is, that makes me nervous. 

Well, looks like we have a bit of that Hawks tumble, but it may be us hunting them and not you guys...

NSH - 91pts (14 games left)
STL - 89pts (16 games left)
CHI - 84pts (16 games left)
MIN - 81pts (15 games left)
WIN - 78pts (15 games left)

Sure is going to be an interesting finish in the central as everyone has games left against each other.   And then you have the Kings/Flames battling for that 3rd spot in the Pacific or the last Wild Card too. 
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Morgbug on March 11, 2015, 08:55 PM
I think that last wildcard comes down to us and the Flames, who oddly enough we host at home for the final game of the season for both teams.  Could be a very exciting game. 

Completely agree you guys are the ones chasing the Hawks now.  Too many injuries for us again - our #1C and our team catalyst in big Buff.  + crappy goaltending =  :'(
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jeff on March 14, 2015, 11:13 PM
Dubnyk, 41 saves on 42 shots; first Wild regulation win in STL since 2007.

With the Wild, since Jan 15 (MY BIRTHDAY!)
20-5-1  --  1.66 GAA  -- .939 SV%

Hot goalies steal cups all the time, this might be it for the Wild.

Damn you for planting this seed...  but oh, the joy if... I can't even say it.   :-X :-\

Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jeff on March 17, 2015, 10:59 PM
I'm afraid this thread is just going to devolve into the "Jeff tries to keep his expectations in check" thread these next three weeks...

#mnwild #dubnyk4vezina #dubnyk4hart #suter4norris #brodin4ladybyng #koivu4selke #parise4messier
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Morgbug on March 18, 2015, 12:16 AM
I'm afraid this thread is just going to devolve into the "Jeff tries to keep his expectations in check" thread these next three weeks...

#mnwild #dubnyk4vezina #dubnyk4hart #suter4norris #brodin4ladybyng #koivu4selke #parise4messier

Ok, now you've become delusional.  Dubnyk is playing very, very well.  But the wheels may fall off sooner than you'd like.  It may not be until next year, but the Vezina and Hart trophies are year long trophies, not last third of the season stuff.  Even still, I'd say Price is ahead in both. 

I'm now watching us battle LA/Calgary for the last playoff spot.  You guys are in, IMO.  But I don't think anyone wants to play us if we make it. 
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jesse James on March 23, 2015, 11:32 PM
Going to my annual Pens game tomorrow.  Between $40 parking and $200 tickets, $12 beers...  I'm looking forward to taking my bronchitis-laden ass down there for some good old fashioned "puttin' on the foil".
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jesse James on March 27, 2015, 08:49 PM
Well, ultimately missed the game...  Not that it was overly memorable anyway.  Diane went with a friend instead.  I, on the other hand, had (have) pneumonia (not bronchitis) and was chilling at home.

Which was for the best I guess, but still annoyed I dropped all that on the game, then of course that week, I'm sick.
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jeff on March 27, 2015, 09:06 PM
At least you got to watch your new favorite show - #TheSlap   :-X
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jesse James on March 27, 2015, 09:18 PM
Half of it. :(  Slept through the first half.

The Pens are getting #TheSlap'd these days, so I maybe would've gotten #TheSlap'd by the security at the arena had I gone anyway.   ::)
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Morgbug on March 28, 2015, 01:24 AM
Thank you Minnesota for beating Calgary without involving OT.  We appreciate your efforts. 
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jeff on March 29, 2015, 12:27 AM
I'm afraid this thread is just going to devolve into the "Jeff tries to keep his expectations in check" thread these next three weeks...

34 straight starts for the Wild:
26-6-1
1.70 GAA
.939 SV%
2 goals or less in 26 of those 34
#dubnyk4hart

Breathe in... breathe out...

35 straight starts (ARI, MIN)
2nd NHL GAA - 2.05
2nd NHL SV% - .930
T-5th NHL Wins - 35
T-3rd NHL SO - 6
#dubnyk4vezina

Breathe in... breathe out...

26-6-2 since Jan 15 (MY BIRTHDAY)
49 points in 30 games since All-Star Break (81.7%)

Breathe in... breathe out...

have not lost by more than a goal since Jan 19
have not lost 2 in a row since Jan 19

Breathe in... breathe out...

January 14 - 12th in West, 23rd in NHL
March 28 - 4th in West, 7th in NHL

Breathe in... breathe out...

(http://www.jedidefender.com/jsmentek/freakout.gif)
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jeff on March 30, 2015, 12:12 PM
Thank you Chicago for beating Winnipeg without involving OT.  We appreciate your efforts.   Now do the same to the Kings.

I'm afraid this thread is just going to devolve into the "Jeff tries to keep his expectations in check" thread these next three weeks...

FIRST STAR – DEVAN DUBNYK, G, MINNESOTA WILD (http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=760582&navid=DL|NHL|home)

"Dubnyk went 4-0-0 with a 1.22 goals-against average and .962 save percentage to lead the Wild (44-25-7, 95 points) to four consecutive victories"

Breathe in... breathe out...

(http://www.jedidefender.com/jsmentek/freakout.gif)
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: I Am Sith on March 30, 2015, 11:31 PM
Thank you Chicago for beating Winnipeg without involving OT.  We appreciate your efforts.   Now do the same to the Kings.

Ask and you shall receive.  Best game I've seen the Hawks play in a while.  They need to keep that momentum going through the end of the season and into the playoffs.
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Morgbug on March 30, 2015, 11:49 PM
 >:(
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jeff on March 31, 2015, 12:16 PM
Two weeks left... love this graphic that the NHL has been posting:

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CBZeQUSWAAA7-AT.jpg)
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CBZeQUSWAAA7-AT.jpg:large

7 point lead with 6 to go... finally starting to feel a bit safer about making the playoffs.  Been a really, really long journey since January.

Wondering how much worse it will get before they get back on track...  at this point, we may have already dug ourselves a hole so big that we won't be able to get out. 

All we needed was a Dubnyk.  #Dubnyk4President


Anyway, back to the race...  despite what the graphic shows, I think we all agree after the loss last night, the Stars are done.  6 points behind with 6 left requires a LOT of help to pass TWO teams.

Take a look at that Kings schedule - TWO against EDM, one againstCOL, VAN, CGY, SJS.    Man... juicy points there.

Jets - NYR who are struggling right now, VAN, MIN, STL, COL, CGY.  Some winable games in there and some good tests - NYR, MIN, STL.

Flames - two winable games with EDM and ARI, some tough games with WIN, LAK, STL. 


That Jets/Flames game on 4/11 would be an epic game to attend I think...  I can only imagine what your building would be like with playoffs on the line for the victor of that game.
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Morgbug on March 31, 2015, 05:27 PM

That Jets/Flames game on 4/11 would be an epic game to attend I think...  I can only imagine what your building would be like with playoffs on the line for the victor of that game.

It will likely come down to that.  The schedule makers are certainly liking the Pacific.  Wait, the Pacific sucks, so if you play there, how hard can it really be?  Arizona AND Edmonton?  Gimme a break :P

Honestly, I'm not liking our chances.  We really needed to win in Vancouver last week to help a bit more (and not give up a goal with thirty seconds left to Chicago).  I haven't been worried about the Wild for some time, I've just counted them as in.  It's the Flames/Kings that irritate/scare me.  Now would be a really nifty time for regression to kick in on the Flames scoring.  Like right freaking now. 
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Morgbug on March 31, 2015, 10:50 PM
 ::)
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jeff on April 1, 2015, 12:00 AM
You lose the game and potentially Buff too? 

Saw the video and yeah, you can't do that (https://t.co/IwAp1X0ECt)...  I wonder if Buff's suspension is long enough for him to miss the game on Monday!  :-*
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jesse James on April 1, 2015, 11:41 PM
Pens look bad...  Just thought I'd throw that out there.  They're beyond hurting, losing Letang and Malkin, but yeah they look bad.  Limping into post season.
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jeff on April 2, 2015, 04:40 PM
4 games for Big Buff (http://video.nhl.com/videocenter/console?catid=60&id=797504&lang=en). 

Man, that end of the year CGY/WIN game is looming even larger now...
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jeff on April 3, 2015, 10:22 AM
6. CGY - 91pts, 38 ROW, 4 games left (EDM, ARI, LAK, WIN)
7. MIN - 95pts, 40 ROW, 5 games left (DET, WPG, CHI, NSH, STL)
8. LAK - 90pts, 36 ROW, 5 games left (COL, VAN, EDM, CGY, SJS)
9. WPG - 90pts, 32 ROW, 5 games left (VAN, MIN, STL, COL, CGY)
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Morgbug on April 3, 2015, 03:03 PM
6. CGY - 91pts, 38 ROW, 4 games left (EDM, ARI, LAK, WIN)
7. MIN - 95pts, 40 ROW, 5 games left (DET, WPG, CHI, NSH, STL)
8. LAK - 90pts, 36 ROW, 5 games left (COL, VAN, EDM, CGY, SJS)
9. WPG - 90pts, 32 ROW, 5 games left (VAN, MIN, STL, COL, CGY)

I'm afraid by virtue of not being in the Pacific division and having two patsies (EDM, ARI) to play all year, we'll be the odd team out.  We get one "gimme" game (COL) while Calgary and LA have at least two each plus LA just played EDM last night.   ::)  Stoopid Central Division.

Ah well, when we troll the Leafs, Coyotes and Oilers and end up with the 1st overall pick, it'll be pretty funny, but until then I'm gonna be kind of sad. 
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: I Am Sith on April 4, 2015, 08:56 PM
Blackhawks pulled another one out of their rear pads last night thanks to Captain Serious.  They are now 1 point behind St. Louis with four games to play and they get the Blues twice in those final four.  Can definitely overtake them for the second spot, however, I don't see them getting past the Predators based on them getting the Stars twice in their final four games.    We'll know soon enough.

I wish the Jets and Wild fans all the best in your final games.  I hope they make it in too...
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Morgbug on April 4, 2015, 11:28 PM
Ruh-roh...Dubnyk may be human after all.   :-*

I'm still not hopeful in spite of beating the Canucks today.  What a complete gong show of a game on both ends.  Blech. 

Would love to see the Hawks push the Blues down since it's likely their pick we have from Buffalo. 
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jeff on April 5, 2015, 08:25 PM
A loss to the best team in the east and a shootout coin toss loss.  Not terrible, but man is everyone panicking.   ::)  Seems like teams are starting to figure out he's seeing everything so tipped/redirected shots are the only way you're going to score on him...

Not panicked here, but not good to lose a bit of steam at this point...  going to be a big game Monday I think.  You guys will be bringing it for sure most likely.


I'm less worried about your Jets and getting more and more interested in the East - Jesse's Penguins look like melt-down city at the moment...  Malkin today looked like he wanted to rip the arms off Comeau and beat him senseless with them.   :P

If the Sens can beat the Leafs tonight, the Pens/Sens game Tuesday will be a turning point in the season for someone.
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jesse James on April 5, 2015, 09:09 PM
Best way to sum up Comeau, and the Pens woes, is that Malkins winger makes 700k. 

Lotta fans think its injuries...  Nope.  Bad contracts and an inability to pick up new guys, plus absolutely zero forwards to bring up who one would call a "prospect".  They're in trouble, but this implosion started LONG ago. 
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jeff on April 6, 2015, 10:45 PM
Not panicking...  not panicking...  not panicking...  (http://jedidefender.com/jsmentek/shifty.gif)
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Morgbug on April 6, 2015, 11:27 PM
Ruh-roh...Dubnyk may be human after all.   :-*


Outplayed by Pavelec?  Because yeah, I'd have put money on that.  Definitely a four point swing I wasn't expecting there. 

Glimmer...

Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jesse James on April 7, 2015, 11:06 PM
I'm almost rooting for the Senators, after tonight.  Seriously.
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jeff on April 7, 2015, 11:09 PM
They're in trouble, but this implosion started LONG ago.

Pens 3, Sens 0 in the 1st
Me: "Wow, Jesse's Pens aren't dicking around tonight..."

Then...  Sens 4, Pens 3 (OT)
Sorry, Jesse. :( 

Meanwhile,
Wild 2, Hawks 1 = Playoffs!  ;D

Jets 1, Blues 0 =  ???
Who knew Pavelec would go 62-62 and pitch back-2-back shutouts agains MIN and STL?

Flames 3, Yotes 2
Brent gets no help from the desert dogs. :(

Oil 4, Kings 2 =  :o
Brent gets big help from the prairie patsies
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jesse James on April 7, 2015, 11:42 PM
Yeah this implosion has been going on since, really, last year.  We're hamstrung by contracts Shero & Co. signed like Kunitz, Scuderi, etc.

Crosby's tied for the lead in the scoring race, yet every fan here's asking why Crosby has sucked of late (so, so spoiled).  He, and Malkin as well, are playing with 3rd liners at this point...  Hornie and Perron are the only legit wings for them, while Kunitz is a shell of his former self, and Comeau is the $700k/yr player he is and not the "Wow, what a bargain!" he was at the start of the season.  Duper looked to be on a roll at the start of the season despite his age, so his contract looked more easy to take but obviously his clot we were without a key guy there.  Same for Daniel Winnik...  A bottom 6 guy now playing on a top 2 line because, WTF else?  Steve friggin' Downie has been more of an offensive machine, and more deserving of 2nd or 1st line play, than any of the other bottom 6 guys...  Of course, he'll kill you with a dumbass penalty.

Letang, another concussion, Erhoff concussion...  Our blue line mobility is basically non-exisant, as Derrik Pouliot is nowhere near ready for primetime.  Oh, and the current regime traded some of our mobility/youth to get Ben Lovejoy back, who I like, but who hasn't found solid footing here yet and I'm not sure the price we paid was worth it.

Cole, he's one bright spot.  Plays great...  Martin has been steady for the most part but is starting to show wear on the treads (be careful what you'll pay for him next year, Jeff, because he's not what he once was).  Tack on Scuderi who has been dismal...  We've got a lot of $ in the latter two and they're not exactly shutting people down, but at least Martin's giving us a little mobility.  He's guilty of some ugly turnovers too though, in this skid.

Beau Bennett, our only "prospect" at forward (again, courtesy mostly of the Shero era) has been a bust for the most part under two regimes now.  He looked better tonight, more confident, doing the right things, but who knows.  I feel he's not getting enough of a shot on a top two line, but maybe I'm wrong.  I dunno.

Kasperi Kappanen is being brought over, but he's no Jagr who will just flip the team on its ear and they're suddenly amazing with him.

So, that's that...  And the current regime pissed away some draft picks too, and probably shouldn't have.  Pens will not be a power next year IMO.  I think this team, as it stands, will be blown up in the off-season.  I wouldn't be surprised to see a top 2 center traded, either.  It'll hurt.
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Morgbug on April 8, 2015, 12:10 AM
C'mon, who ever doubted Pavelec could shut out both the Wild and Blues  :-X

Glimmer a little brighter....


Oh and let's watch the NHL give nothing to Backes for the cross-check to the back of Stuart's neck with 30 seconds left.  Not the same intensity as Buff's but it should be a couple of games, it's a nearly identical play. 

Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jesse James on April 8, 2015, 01:02 AM
Remember last year's Rangers/Pens series where Staal did basically the same crosscheck?

Yeah, nothing...  Not even 2 minutes.  The precedent to do nothing is there, for sure.
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: P-Siddy on April 8, 2015, 09:48 AM
How about that "Slashing" call that robbed the Blues a goal.  Seriously?  Guy just can't hold onto his stick.
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Morgbug on April 8, 2015, 06:13 PM
How about that "Slashing" call that robbed the Blues a goal.  Seriously?  Guy just can't hold onto his stick.

Sigh. 

Rule 61.1 reads, in part:

Quote
... Any forceful or powerful chop with the stick on an opponent’s body, the opponent’s stick, or on or near the opponent’s hands that, in the judgment of the Referee, is not an attempt to play the puck, shall be penalized as slashing

http://www.nhl.com/nhl/en/v3/ext/rules/2014-2015-rulebook.pdf


Note the bolded part.  He played the stick, not the puck.  Jets have been called a ton on it this year.  Defensive player is reaching for the puck, offensive player hacks his stick downward in an attempt to knock the stick down.  It's a penalty, each and every time.  Sorry you and the rest of the Blues fans are unaware of the rules.   ::)

And if you think it's just me, Kerry Fraser agrees.  http://www.tsn.ca/c-mon-ref-disallowing-stastny-s-goal-was-correct-call-1.251083 (http://www.tsn.ca/c-mon-ref-disallowing-stastny-s-goal-was-correct-call-1.251083)
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: P-Siddy on April 8, 2015, 07:03 PM
Yeah and it's a Canadian source.  Just like StL reporters say it's BS.  So, with that logic of not playing the puck then the defender that raises the stick during offensive play is also guilty.

But hey, I'm a Rangers fan.  Great year so far. 
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Morgbug on April 8, 2015, 09:47 PM
Yeah and it's a Canadian source.  Just like StL reporters say it's BS.  So, with that logic of not playing the puck then the defender that raises the stick during offensive play is also guilty.

But hey, I'm a Rangers fan.  Great year so far.

LOL.

First, you're a Rangers fan, congrats.  Sorry for lumping you in with the Blues fans.

But seriously, your argument is it's a Canadian source?  Sorry, should I be verifying it on that vast American hockey network ESPN?  Besides, TSN, the Toronto sports network as it is colloquially known has no great love for the Jets. 

All that aside, Kerry Fraser?  30 year NHL referee?  Reffed in thirteen Stanley Cup finals?  Voted by the players as the fairest referee?  Yeah, he's a Canadian on a Canadian site, what could he possibly know?  Easy to brush aside. 

All that aside I guess we always could have actually looked at rule 61.1 and read:
Quote
Any forceful or powerful chop with the stick on an opponent’s body, the opponent’s stick, or on or near the opponent’s hands that, in the judgment of the Referee, is not an attempt to play the puck, shall be penalized as slashing.

It's a downward motion, hence the 'chop' in the rule or the name of the infraction - slashing.  Lifting a stick does not fit remotely into "that logic".  You don't chop up, you don't slash up.  Upward infractions get covered under high sticking.  But that's probably a Canadian thing too.  Should I pull out the stupid "American's don't know hockey" argument now and be equally condescending?  :-*  Cuz no way could American's, especially those based in St. Louis possibly be biased in a game they lost that they thought was going to be a cake walk. 
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jeff on April 8, 2015, 11:22 PM
Just like StL reporters say it's BS.

Hitch says the call on Stastny was correct. "It's a penalty," he said (https://twitter.com/jprutherford/status/585639602058309635)

Oh, but Hitchcock's a Canadian too. ;)

Kerry Fraser knows his stuff, no argument from me on that.  I agree it was a textbook slash... problem is that a slash like that is not called with any consistency, especially in a tight game.  Kinda ballsy to call it there knowing it will wave off a goal, but it was a slash on Myers... maybe Myers sold it a bit by dropping his stick, but then that's embellishment and you still disallow the goal.

75% of the time, a slash like that doesn't get called... but it's still a textbook slash.  Kinda like travelling in the NBA, I guess. :P
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: P-Siddy on April 8, 2015, 11:44 PM
Should I pull out the stupid "American's don't know hockey" argument now and be equally condescending?  :-*  Cuz no way could American's, especially those based in St. Louis possibly be biased in a game they lost that they thought was going to be a cake walk.

No, you can't.  You should know we Americans invented the sport and everything in the world.  ;) ;D

But, to be honest, I'm relatively new to being a hockey fan.  I lived in MN for years, watched the Wild and wasn't very impressed.  Go to NY and see the Rangers play and it felt like a pro team (than the collegiate feel the Wild had at the time).  So, I'm still learning rules.

I sure hope Kerry Fraser didn't ref the last Cup Finals.  Man, there were some bad calls (or no-calls) that shifted momentum in a couple games that might have changed the results.  Goalie interference is one penalty that seems rarely consistent in games I've watched.

Anyway, you guys can educate me, and I appreciate it.

Traveling in the NBA: do they even call that anymore?  I gave up watching basketball years ago when it became an individual sport with 4 other guys on the court.
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jeff on April 10, 2015, 09:41 AM
Congrats to my frozen buddy up in the 'peg. 

Who knew the infamous, big bad LA Kings would poop the bed in back-to-back games against Edmonton and Calgary when it mattered most?  Was not expecting that at all... very nice of them to give you guys and Calgary a turn in the playoffs instead.


Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Morgbug on April 10, 2015, 03:49 PM
No, you can't.  You should know we Americans invented the sport and everything in the world.  ;) ;D

But, to be honest, I'm relatively new to being a hockey fan.  I lived in MN for years, watched the Wild and wasn't very impressed.  Go to NY and see the Rangers play and it felt like a pro team (than the collegiate feel the Wild had at the time).  So, I'm still learning rules.

I sure hope Kerry Fraser didn't ref the last Cup Finals.  Man, there were some bad calls (or no-calls) that shifted momentum in a couple games that might have changed the results.  Goalie interference is one penalty that seems rarely consistent in games I've watched.

Anyway, you guys can educate me, and I appreciate it.

Traveling in the NBA: do they even call that anymore?  I gave up watching basketball years ago when it became an individual sport with 4 other guys on the court.

Kerry Fraser has been retired for a couple of years, so nope on last year.

And thanks for the civility, it spared me posting the last NHL power rankings by TSN that had Minnesota first and the Rangers second.  Providing that would have been painful. 

Either way, kind of overwhelmingly surprised and very, very happy today for some strange reason.   :-X ;D
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jesse James on April 10, 2015, 05:18 PM
The only thing you need to know, Steve, is Fraser has amazing hair.
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: P-Siddy on April 10, 2015, 11:02 PM
I'll have to check that out.

As for the Wild last year.  I wouldn't know the stats.  I'm sure the team in '04 is different than it was when I saw them.  I enjoyed watching them but was frustrated by horrible passing. 

I'm in NYC for a visit and had looked at going to the Rangers game vs Ottawa.  Glad I saved the money. Fans are happy with the loss since it took out some good teams.
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jeff on April 13, 2015, 10:47 AM
I'll go...

Habs (5)
Bolts (5)
Rangers (6)
Islanders (7)

Wild (6)
BHawks (5)
Jets (7)
Canucks (6)
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: P-Siddy on April 13, 2015, 12:52 PM
The only thing you need to know, Steve, is Fraser has amazing hair.

Had to check that out.  ;D
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: I Am Sith on April 16, 2015, 07:49 PM
Holy **** was that a crazy turn of events last night in the Blackhawks game.  You go down 3-0 after 1, you pull your starting goalie, you tie the game in the 2nd, your backup goalie pitches a shutout on 42 shots, and you win in 2OT.  It would appear that the Heart Attack Hawks are back at it again.

I'm not sure I agree with naming Crawford the starter for tomorrow's game, but at least the fans know that Darling can come in and hold his own if need be.
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jeff on April 16, 2015, 08:45 PM
Yes, yes - continue to beat the heck out of each other with marathon 2OT games each night, that'd be great thanks.
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jeff on April 17, 2015, 01:26 AM
Sorry, Jesse. :(

Sorry, Brent. :(

Go Wild!  Off to a good start...  :)
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: P-Siddy on April 17, 2015, 10:00 AM
Sorry, Jesse. :(

But no "Congrats, Steve"?  ;)  :-*  To be honest, I thought the Pens-Rangers game was pretty good.  The Pens didn't look good in the first period, but they made adjustments and held things even with NY.  This will be a fun match up. 

I know at least 1 of my "home" teams is guaranteed to make it into Round 2.  Yeah, even though the Wild didn't thrill me when I lived there, I still root for them.

PK Subban demonstrated a good slash for me the other night.  Not sure if the penalty too severe though.
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jesse James on April 17, 2015, 01:27 PM
Should be suspended, but the nhl is the #BestSportWorstLeague (twitter needs to trend that).

Hard to look good in the first when 8 minutes spent on the PK. :P  Pens didn't complain but coach did and rightly so.  2 were bad calls and ones rangers got away with in 2nd n 3rd.  First goal was soft but Martin was as much to blame as Fleury was on the rebound.  It was a good game in general tho.  Tighter than I imagined, actually.
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: I Am Sith on April 18, 2015, 09:08 AM
I'm not sure I agree with naming Crawford the starter for tomorrow's game, but at least the fans know that Darling can come in and hold his own if need be.

I have to believe that Darling starts Game 3 now after yet another forgettable performance by Crawford.  He did a decent job keeping them in it until the third when he fell apart.  Seriously, these 3-goal periods for the other team is not a trend I'd like to continue to see.
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Rob on April 18, 2015, 06:40 PM
Yeah that was awful.  It's a tough choice, I'd bet Darling gets the start.

If Crawford gets another go, it's because they're at home, and he'll be on thin ice (yuck yuck).

Great game for Tampa today.  If the Blackhawks lay an egg this series, hopefully I can at least enjoy a nice deep run for the Lightning.
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: P-Siddy on April 20, 2015, 10:02 PM
Loved Dubnyk had that awesome save in yesterday's loss on his way to the bench.

Another Ranger win, but the Pens just owned the second half of the game.  I'm picking the Rangers to win it all, but it's not going to be easy.  Not that I ever think it's going to be easy.
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jeff on April 20, 2015, 11:29 PM
Man, this Jets game is crazy...  if you guys blow another 3rd period lead...   :-[

Ugly game, but the crowd at the MTS is everything it was hyped to be - chanting, cheering, drunk... ;)
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jeff on April 21, 2015, 12:03 AM
Man, this Jets game is crazy...  if you guys blow another 3rd period lead...   :-[

Well... at least they only tied it this time. :-X
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Scott on April 21, 2015, 12:23 AM
I've never heard a quieter arena in my life
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jeff on April 21, 2015, 12:24 AM
Well... at least they only tied it this time. :-X

:-X

:-[
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: GrandMoffNick on April 22, 2015, 01:03 AM
It doesn't get much better than watching great goaltending.
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jeff on April 22, 2015, 10:41 AM
Big night tonight for OTT and WPG. 

Hoping Brent's Jets make it interesting tonight, as I'd like to see them stretch Anaheim to 6-7 games.  If you guys aren't going to beat them, the least you could do is wear them down a bit for the rest of the West.   And hey - I picked the Jets in 7, so there is still time for you guys to turn it around. ;)


As for me, I'm going to the game tonight.  Can't wait! Really hoping we play as well as we did in Game 3.  :)
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Morgbug on April 22, 2015, 05:34 PM
Yeah, I hope they win too, just to prevent a sweep if nothing else.  I'll be at the game tonight too.  Loving these 8:30 starts.   ::)  I know it's about TV but gee, I wonder if the late starts favor the Ducks to any extent.  Nah. 
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: GrandMoffNick on April 22, 2015, 10:19 PM
As for me, I'm going to the game tonight.  Can't wait! Really hoping we play as well as we did in Game 3.  :)

Sorry Jeff.
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jeff on April 23, 2015, 10:30 AM
Yeah, that pretty much friggin' sucked.   :'(

Worst game I've ever seen at Xcel.  Colossal turd.  Took all the kick-assery of Game 3 and flushed it.  Made me so sad to see Xcel 75% empty in the 3rd period. (though it was 11pm at night I guess they all had to get home to bed?)

Blech.  Time to reboot and get ready for Games 5 and 6.
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jeff on April 25, 2015, 12:52 AM
Time to bring this guy back again...

Let's Go, Wild! (http://www.jedidefender.com/jsmentek/freakout.gif)

I really hope the team that showed up for Games 1, 3, and 5 is the one that shows up for Game 6 on Sunday.  (I never, ever want to see that team from Game 4 again (http://jedidefender.com/jsmentek/yuck.gif))


Oh, and before I go - sorry, Jesse.  I guess you can't expect to win with 3 of your top 6 Dmen on IR; 3rd line Wings with Sid and Geno, and some really bad refs in games 1 and 2.   :-\   
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jesse James on April 25, 2015, 06:02 PM
Meh I had little hope and yet they exposed flaws in the Rangers.  It made me a little hopeful.  Those game should never have been that close, especially with the lopsided calls.  Rangers can be had by a number of teams.  Ones with more speed for sure.  Montreal and NYI would give fits I think.

I'm kinda pulling for the Sens.  Nice story there.  The Isles too tho their fans are kinda dicks (my experience).

By law I'm not allowed to cheer for Ovie. :)

In the west I'm pulling for the Wild.  Good group.

Scott needs to get a handle on Martin.  He was very disappointing.  No snack before bed.

Oh and insult to injury on Kunitz's lackluster performance, his nanny stole **** from him and tried to hock it.
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jeff on April 26, 2015, 09:20 PM
Let's Go, Wild! (http://www.jedidefender.com/jsmentek/freakout.gif)

Awesome to see the Wild clinch a series on home ice like that.  Bring on the blackhawks, hopefully things go better this time than the last two years...  :D
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: GrandMoffNick on April 26, 2015, 11:34 PM
Jeff I think you are going to have to be the one to break the bad news to Craig Leipold and Mike Yeo that MN teams DO NOT win playoff series.
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Morgbug on April 27, 2015, 09:50 PM
Let's Go, Wild! (http://www.jedidefender.com/jsmentek/freakout.gif)

Awesome to see the Wild clinch a series on home ice like that.  Bring on the blackhawks, hopefully things go better this time than the last two years...  :D

I do wish this impacted the draft position more.  If both the Blues and Islanders were to lose the first round, it should have made their 1st round picks higher in the order (i.e. better) but I think the NHL changed the rules this year. 

So, how much youse guys gonna pay this Dubnyk kid in the off-season?  He's UFA, correct?
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: I Am Sith on April 28, 2015, 08:24 AM
So, how much youse guys gonna pay this Dubnyk kid in the off-season?  He's UFA, correct?

If they keep winning series with him in net, then I have a feeling it's going to be quite a bit...

The Wild were the team I did NOT want to see this round.  They were on a hot streak at the end of the regular season and then whipped St. Louis.  I want to give my boys the benefit of the doubt, but it wouldn't surprise me in the least to see the Wild come out on top at the end of this series.
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: McMetal on April 28, 2015, 09:45 AM
Go Caps.
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jeff on April 30, 2015, 12:48 AM
Habs (5)
Bolts (5)
Rangers (6)
Islanders (7)

3/4 - Not bad.  I think my Isles pick was just me wanting to see Rangers/Isles play.  I got the 7 games part right anyway...

Wild (6)
BHawks (5)
Jets (7)
Canucks (6)

2/4 in the West.  Stupid Pacific.   ::)  Jets were more beat up than I thought.  Just couldn't absorb the beating anymore.  And the Flames luck just keeps on trucking.



This time, I'll go...

Habs (6)
Caps (6)
Wild (7)
Ducks (5)
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jeff on May 2, 2015, 12:54 AM
0-3, end of 1st.   >:(

3-3, almost end of 2nd.  ;D

3-4, end of 2nd.  :(

3-4, end of game.  :'(

Thanks to Crawford for being as bad in the second as Dubnyk was in the first or it would have been really sad. On to the next one.
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Rob on May 2, 2015, 01:03 AM
Hawks win, Bolts win, Bulls advance, ams the Bucs get a franchise caliber QB prospect. 

So much good in sports over the last two days.
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Morgbug on May 5, 2015, 10:52 PM
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Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Rob on May 5, 2015, 11:12 PM
Sorry Jeff.   :-\

Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jeff on May 6, 2015, 09:56 AM
So, I slept on it... and I'm still pretty disappointed.

Both Game 1 and Game 3 were there for us to win.  Game one we made too many mistakes.  Game 3 we just didn't put the puck home.  If you can't score goals (ONE in the last 7 periods), you can't expect to beat anyone let alone one of the league's best teams.

Still think we have a chance to push this to 5-6 games, but really bumming right now.   :(
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: P-Siddy on May 6, 2015, 09:59 AM
My picks (late):

Rangers
Bolts (mini-Rangers)
Ducks seem to be unbeatable
Wild/Hawks (I can't choose.  Old home team vs. my brother's and nephew's team.  Just enjoying it.)


Caps look good, but they always do against the Rangers, especially in the playoffs.  Refs are missing some obvious calls against the Caps (didn't know a player could hold an opponents stick for a third of the length of the ice and not one ref sees it, a couple boarding calls that lead to goals (well one of those was game 7 vs Islanders that led to the win)).  I'm sure there are some on the Rangers have done, too.  Still that game 1 loss with 1.3 seconds after a boarding non-call is difficult to stomach.  I don't totally blame the ref for not blowing the whistle there and since it didn't you have to keep playing.  I look at McDonough for leaving the front of the net to double team Ove and leaving Ward wide open.
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: P-Siddy on May 7, 2015, 12:09 PM
Rangers (not looking good, but as along as well win three... Still, got to hand it to the Caps.  They are playing great.  And I've always respected Holtby as a goalie and am glad to see him doing well (okay, maybe not in this series  ;) ))
Bolts (Looking good, could move on tonight.  Surprised by this.  I thought Montreal would be tougher than this)
Ducks (They finally lost a playoff game.)
Wild/Hawks (Not looking good for the Wild). 
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jeff on May 8, 2015, 10:42 AM
Well, that sucked.

I don't even know what to make of this year.  If you would have told me in October, we'd end the year getting swept in the second round, I'd have been super disappointed.

But then this happened....

Well, it looks like the goaltending is doing everything it can to torpedo my favorite team.  :-\

...Wondering how much worse it will get before they get back on track...  at this point, we may have already dug ourselves a hole so big that we won't be able to get out. 

And man, did it get worse from that point.  Yeo rants, getting whipped 7-1 a couple times, Ugh.  The way we bottomed out in mid-January, it was a small miracle to even make the playoffs, let alone beat St. Louis and make it to the second round.  So in that sense, ending where we did is pretty amazing.

I guess I end the year bittersweet.  Happy to have made it as far as we did, happy to have had an amazing 3+ month run with #Duuuuubs, happy to matter at the end.  Happy.  But...

Sad that the year is over too soon once again at the hands of the frakking Blackhawks.  Sad that we sputtered out these last four games.  Sad that our core (minus Parise - he never quits) let us down.  Sad that we never sucked so bad we got to draft a Toews/Kane.  Sad.   

2014-2015 Wild.  Bittersweet.  :-\
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: P-Siddy on May 8, 2015, 06:15 PM
Sorry about the Wild, Jeff.  I wish it would have been a more competitive series for you, rather than a sweep.  Ugh.  It's hard for me to choose a team in the West when the Blues/Wild/Hawks are playing each other. 

Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Rob on May 9, 2015, 10:44 PM
Dear Lightning, please get your **** together.   >:(
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: GrandMoffNick on May 12, 2015, 10:13 PM
Because I can't help myself. .....

And the greatest trophy in the world once again stays in the only country that can support it's sport.

How funny would it be if Tampa Bay had two cups since the last time Canada had won?
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Rob on May 12, 2015, 11:34 PM
A Chicago / Tampa Bay final would make me so happy.
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: GrandMoffNick on May 13, 2015, 12:25 PM
I think Ovechkin's legacy is on the line tonight. Go Washington!
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: P-Siddy on May 14, 2015, 09:58 AM
I think Ovechkin's legacy is on the line tonight. Go Washington!

I guess he failed to back-up his guarantee last night.  I missed the game as I was at a concert so I'll have to watch the 'tape' later.

Picks for the Finals:  Rangers v. Blackhawks
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jeff on May 14, 2015, 10:12 AM
This time, I'll go...

Habs (6)
Caps (6)
Wild (7)
Ducks (5)

Yeah...  at least I got the Ducks right.  :-[

Up next...

Blackhawks (6)
Lightning (6)
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Rob on May 14, 2015, 11:36 AM
Up next...

Blackhawks (6)
Lightning (6)

I hope you're more right this time than you were last round.  This is my hockey dream come true.
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: McMetal on May 14, 2015, 02:30 PM
I think Ovechkin's legacy is on the line tonight. Go Washington!

I guess he failed to back-up his guarantee last night.  I missed the game as I was at a concert so I'll have to watch the 'tape' later.

Picks for the Finals:  Rangers v. Blackhawks

Meh, he scored, so he's off the hook. Even the NBC Analyst gave him props. For a change, Caps fans can't really put the blame on him, or Holtby, in this series. Just too much possession time for the Rangers.
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: P-Siddy on May 14, 2015, 03:36 PM
I think Ovechkin's legacy is on the line tonight. Go Washington!

I guess he failed to back-up his guarantee last night.  I missed the game as I was at a concert so I'll have to watch the 'tape' later.

Meh, he scored, so he's off the hook.

Yeah, you can't blame him.  I only posted the previous without seeing the game... and I didn't mean that as a dis.  In the end, who can blame him for making a statement.  He's the captain and he's just rallying up his 'troops'.  Just like when he said "All series long" to Lundquist... and he and the Caps did deliver on that promise. 

The Caps and Rangers are always a good series, but the sucky thing is that they have to face each other along the way and only one can move on.  I've seen that the Caps are improving (Holtby has made remarkable improvement) and I feel next year could be a different scenario... or a lucky puck bounce and it's the Caps onto the finals.  Hopefully they can keep all their pieces together.  The Rangers have won (and loss) games by a single goal all playoffs long, so it shows how great the goal-keeping has been on both ends to keep the pucks out of the net.

Nick, I don't think Ovechkin's legacy is over.  He could be one of those greats that never wins the title (I hope not).  But I just think it'll come in time.  I'm not sure what the Caps need to succeed.  They seem to have all the right pieces there.  What do you think, McMetal?
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: GrandMoffNick on May 14, 2015, 04:09 PM
I don't think you can ever really put someone's legacy on one game. But, and I'm saying this with Ovechkin being my favorite non goalie of this generation, HE IS NOT A BIG GAME PLAYER. He has proven that many years once the playoffs role around. So to guarantee a win in the 7th game of a series you had control of and then lose doesn't help. The fact he scored their only goal helps, but overall another ding to his legacy in my opinion.

That being said, if Washington turns around and wins the cup next year, especially if he plays well, I could be singing another tune.
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jesse James on May 14, 2015, 06:47 PM
Not winning a cup will hurt his legacy, but he's also not done by any means so you move onto next year and wish.  He remarkably improved his 2-way game this year.  I think that helped him and outside opinion of him overall this year.
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: P-Siddy on May 15, 2015, 12:56 AM
Ovechkin IS NOT A BIG GAME PLAYER.

That being said, if Washington turns around and wins the cup next year, especially if he plays well, I could be singing another tune.

Man, the same can be said for Rick Nash.  Both he and Alex are top scorers during the regular season and when the playoffs come around, it's crickets... at least for Nash.  It was like that last year for him... Krieder and Brassard seem to be carrying the team in the playoffs with 5 goals each with Stepan (3) doing some crucial goals.  Nash has 2, but should be more by expectation.  I think losing Zuccarello hurt the team, but you have to play with who you have and step the game up.

Just looked at the stats of Lundquist and Holtby to see how they matched up. 
Goals Against:
2nd Lundquist 1.60
3rd Holtby 1.71

Save %
Tied in second place at .944

That shows how close it is.  I still think the Caps are the Rangers' worst opponent.  It's not going to take long before the Caps get their number and beat them.

He remarkably improved his 2-way game this year.  I think that helped him and outside opinion of him overall this year.

Yeah, I remember during the Olympics last year how the commentators were bashing Alex for having a one-dimensional game... essentially sit in a spot, wait for the pass and shoot.  That his defense was lazy at times.  Maybe someone has given him the motivational talk about wanting it bad and earning it, maybe it's worked... especially if he is seeing how his team is developing and improving along with him, it'll go a long way.  And I'm glad to see that Holtby's confidence wasn't shattered by the Caps' tactics of the rotating starting goalie line-up last year (I believe).  I know the Rangers used to have their way with him a few years ago that I was surprised he was kept on.  So it's good to see a player improve his game even if it's a bit nerve-wracking when my team plays against his. 

But, if the Rangers want to take it all, they definitely need to get their scoring improved. 

Also, I respect any goalie that stands in the way of any shot of Ovechkin's.  I saw him score last year at a Blues game and man, those are bullets.
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: EdSolo on May 15, 2015, 06:08 AM
The Caps should have won the series.  Up a goal with 1:44 left in game 5 with a 3-1 series lead.  That is the demon they need to get rid of.  I don't think anyone can expect them to win two game 7's in the same year.
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Morgbug on May 17, 2015, 04:39 PM
Because I can't help myself. .....

And the greatest trophy in the world once again stays in the only country that can support it's sport.

How funny would it be if Tampa Bay had two cups since the last time Canada had won?

You might want to look at where the revenue keeping many of teams afloat in "the only country that can support it's sport" is coming from before uttering jackass nonsense like that.   ::)

Of course this is from a country who's elite military was so bright back in the 1990s and so bitter about a Canadian franchise being in the World Series, let alone winning it that they flew the Canadian flag upside down. 

See?  It's easy to be an ass****.  Stay classy 'Merika.   :-*
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: GrandMoffNick on May 17, 2015, 04:43 PM
Because I can't help myself. .....

And the greatest trophy in the world once again stays in the only country that can support it's sport.

How funny would it be if Tampa Bay had two cups since the last time Canada had won?

You might want to look at where the revenue keeping many of teams afloat in "the only country that can support it's sport" is coming from before uttering jackass nonsense like that.   ::)

Of course this is from a country who's elite military was so bright back in the 1990s and so bitter about a Canadian franchise being in the World Series, let alone winning it that they flew the Canadian flag upside down. 

See?  It's easy to be an ass****.  Stay classy 'Merika.   :-*

And clearly you can't take a joke. It was meant as a friendly jab. I love to mess with my Canadian uncle about there being more teams in the US. Thankfully when someone puts down the US I can deal with it unlike you apparently. I'm going to keep my "stay .... Canada" to myself.
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: P-Siddy on May 17, 2015, 08:33 PM
I'd hate to face Team Canada.  They'd take Stanley home every year.

Congrats to our northern neighbors.
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: I Am Sith on May 17, 2015, 11:10 PM
Well, that was an unfortunate start to the Western Conference Finals for my guys.  I knew this was going to be a hard fought, physical series.  However, I was hoping that they would look better than they did.

Oh well, on to Game 2.  I'd definitely be happy with a split heading back to Chicago...
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Rob on May 18, 2015, 01:22 PM
Now that the rust is shaken off and Rundblad has a game under his belt, Hawks in 5!
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: GrandMoffNick on May 20, 2015, 01:06 AM
Have to get up in five hours for work but want to see the end of this game
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jeff on May 20, 2015, 09:39 AM
I'd definitely be happy with a split heading back to Chicago...

When you said 'split', I didn't know you were talking about losing game 1, tying game 2, and winning game 2.5.   :D
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: P-Siddy on May 20, 2015, 10:46 AM
I'd definitely be happy with a split heading back to Chicago...

When you said 'split', I didn't know you were talking about losing game 1, tying game 2, and winning game 2.5.   :D

He's probably still sleeping, Jeff.  He'll get a response to you when he's "come to".
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: I Am Sith on May 20, 2015, 06:09 PM
Absolute zombie today.  Can honestly say that I fell asleep during both OT intermissions only to wake up again when the periods started.  Was conscious for the Shaw headbutt and the Kreuger winner.  Also saw Crawford standing on his head a few too many times for my liking, but I'm still trying to figure out if I actually saw what I saw or if it was because I was looking at the TV while laying on my side...

Anyway, it wouldn't be a Blackhawks playoff series if there wasn't an OT, 2OT, 3OT game in there somewhere.  Now time to hold serve at home before 'Goin' Back to Cali'.
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Rob on May 20, 2015, 10:47 PM
I biked 6 miles to work yesterday, then biked 6 miles home.  My wife and I are gearing up for an 8k so we ran 5 miles after work.

Then the game... stayed up, finished around 1:10 - glued to highlights and discussion afterwards so I went to bed around 2.  Next thing I know, a vet is returning my call from the day before at 7:00 a.m. and I'm up an hour early.  Just in time to bike 6 more miles to work.

I'm a little tired, and now the Lightning just blew a one goal lead with under 2 minutes left to send this one into OT. 
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: I Am Sith on May 21, 2015, 11:48 PM
Dammit! >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Rob on May 22, 2015, 12:02 PM
I feel way better about the Lightning advancing than I do Chicago. 
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jeff on June 1, 2015, 10:35 AM
Should be an interesting Cup final.  Really hope that Tampa isn't going to just be one of those "you have to lose before you can win" type things.  Really hope the triplets can make this an interesting series. 

It'll be great for Stamkos to win the Cup and effectively price himself out of Tampa.  :P   Seriously though, it will be a bummer for the Tampa fans if they win the Cup and then immediately have to start worrying if Stamkos will stay, if they can afford to keep him, or if Toronto throws buckets of money at him to come "home" next summer. 
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: I Am Sith on June 1, 2015, 07:08 PM
Up next...

Blackhawks (6)
Lightning (6)

Okay, off by one game each, but excellent prediction.  Can you please predict another Cup for the Hawks (even though I just read you're rooting for the Bolts)?  Thank you, that will be all...
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jeff on June 2, 2015, 10:22 AM
I'm not necessarily rooting for the Bolts... I 'm rooting for the speedy Bolts to fair better than the speedy Wild did.  I want to see a 6-7 game series, not interested in seeing a Cup Final sweep. :P

I would be happy with either team winning...  but I do think, speaking from a "oh man, TSN is going to drag this stuff out all year" perspective, Stamkos winning a cup is pretty interesting.  I mean, TSN has been talking about Stamkos to Toronto (http://www2.tsn.ca/toronto/story/?id=457785) for a year already...  if he wins a cup?  Woo!

I just picture Stamkos and his Agent, rolling into Steve Yzerman's office with the Stanley Cup, copies of Toews/Kane's 8 yr, $84mil contracts, and saying "your move" while Toronto sits with Babcock behind the wheel of a Brinks truck parked outside Stamkos' house.  :D

Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Rob on June 2, 2015, 08:12 PM
We went through the Toronto rumors when Stamkos' rookie contract was over too.  I doubt he goes anywhere.  He's on a Stanley Cup caliber team and he knows it, and the Bolts are going to be willing to pay him an awful lot.

As far as the series... I've been following the Lightning for a lot longer than Chicago, so I suppose I sort of want them to win, but it's a weird feeling having two teams you root for squaring off for a championship.  It's left me mostly just wanting a good, long, competitive series.
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: GrandMoffNick on June 3, 2015, 10:53 PM
And the prevent defense costs another team a victory in yet another sport.
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: I Am Sith on June 4, 2015, 08:57 AM
After the first 5-10 minutes of the first period I thought the Blackhawks were going to be in trouble.  Couldn't believe that crazy goal; nothing Crawford could do about that one.  Extremely happy they were able to steal the first game.  I just hope they don't come out flat again like that.
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Rob on June 4, 2015, 11:16 AM
Watching the game I found that a lot of the fun is kind of gone.  Being perfectly happy with either team winning isn't terribly enjoyable.  I'm just kind of sitting there hoping for a good game, not hating the opponent, feeling bad for each goalie when they let one slip by. 

I'm leaning Chicago because the city goes insane when they win, and I live a few blocks away from where thousands of people flood the streets near Wrigley, so that's always fun - but I just wish there was a team I consider more of a villain for them to beat.
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Morgbug on June 7, 2015, 10:39 PM
I just picture Stamkos and his Agent, rolling into Steve Yzerman's office with the Stanley Cup, copies of Toews/Kane's 8 yr, $84mil contracts, and saying "your move" while Toronto sits with Babcock behind the wheel of a Brinks truck parked outside Stamkos' house.  :D

Hawks better win this year because that pair of contracts is likely to cripple them for some time.  Players are likely to vote for the escalator but you have to think the Hawks thought the salary cap would be higher than $71 million when they went ahead and signed those deals. 

I don't even know what to suggest the right amount for Stamkos would be, but I'll guess less than Toews/Kane got.  I'll also guess Tampa will hold onto him somehow. 

Oh, Hawks in six. 
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jeff on June 11, 2015, 10:05 AM
I want to see a 6-7 game series, not interested in seeing a Cup Final sweep. :P

Thank you Tampa and Chicago for making things interesting so far.  Bishop drama, Toews finally waking up, The triplets tripleting, etc.  Been a good run so far.


Meanwhile, on the "ugh, not this again" channel - Glendale sucks.  It's way past time for the Coyotes to go.  Maybe they only have to go as far as Scottsdale, maybe as far as Quebec.  But, it's obvious it's more than past the time they need to leave Glendale once and for all.
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: P-Siddy on June 11, 2015, 10:17 AM
That could have easily been the Bolts' game.  There were a couple times when Crawford left a nice opening only for Tampa and they somehow shot wide of the net.
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Rob on June 11, 2015, 10:31 AM
That could have easily been the Bolts' game.  There were a couple times when Crawford left a nice opening only for Tampa and they somehow shot wide of the net.

And Chicago hit 3 posts.  It could have just as easily been 5-1.
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: P-Siddy on June 11, 2015, 01:34 PM
That could have easily been the Bolts' game.  There were a couple times when Crawford left a nice opening only for Tampa and they somehow shot wide of the net.

And Chicago hit 3 posts.  It could have just as easily been 5-1.

I probably missed those.  I had the game on in the background, doing other things, but whenever I walked to check the score someone would score... though saying that makes it sound like I was in the room 3 or 4 times.

I guess my post makes it sound like I'm rooting for the Bolts, but I'm just enjoying it the games.  My brother and his son are Hawk fans, so I'm happy for them.  I wonder if the Rangers GM is having trade regret since their former captain been performing while St. Louis hasn't when it counts.
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Rob on June 11, 2015, 06:36 PM
Right around the third period of game 2 I decided I was just rooting for the Blackhawks.  That's the team I've followed closely since I moved here, and if they win it's lots of fun in town.

Though I suppose having Tampa win will be a nice consolation prize if it comes to that...
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jeff on June 18, 2015, 12:48 PM
Forgot to check back in here, but congrats to the Blackhawks and 'better luck next time' to the Bolts. It was a good series and that's all you can ask, I guess.  No multi-goal leads until Game 6?  Nice.

If Tampa can keep that core together, they look like they'll be going good places the next few years...  :)
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Rob on June 18, 2015, 04:28 PM
I ditched out of work for a few hours and went to the rally today at Soldier Field... good times.

(http://i.imgur.com/W2DMUa0.jpg)
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: P-Siddy on June 18, 2015, 05:04 PM
The only good times at Soldier Field seem to be offered by the Blackhawks.  ;)
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: GrandMoffNick on October 14, 2015, 07:33 PM
Stay classy 'Merika.   :-*

Watching the Blue Jays game. I'm just smart enough not to actually say anything, but just dumb enough to re-post this and antagonize you.  ;)
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Morgbug on October 14, 2015, 10:25 PM
Stay classy 'Merika.   :-*

Watching the Blue Jays game. I'm just smart enough not to actually say anything, but just dumb enough to re-post this and antagonize you.  ;)

I love you too sweetie.   :-*
Title: Re: NHL 2014-15
Post by: Jesse James on October 14, 2015, 11:12 PM
To the defense of the Toronto fans...  they made baseball... baseball...  interesting.  :P