NHL Discussion Thread

[clashcityrocker10]

It's disappointing, though. I wasn't around those years, so to hear about the team in those years and watch them now is disheartening. Especially with games like tonight and questions about the team's future in the back of everyone's minds.

[moderndaycatastrophist]

Went to the Avalanche game last night. Jiggy was awesome, but the Devils won the shootout. It was like it was 2003 with the goalie battle between Marty and Jiggy.

[BevoTheWarrior]

I've never been into hockey (I'm a Texas man and football's my sport of choice) but I went to Boston last week for the first time and while there I went to my first ever hockey game. We went to Boston Garden and watched the Bruins take on the Maple Leafs and it was maybe 3 seconds into the game that I became a hockey fan for life. I still know relatively little about the game but that'll change. Just thought I'd share my story.

[topperharley]

The Wild will be awesome next year with Suter and Parise. I won't be any less uninterested in NHL, just saying.

[clashcityrocker10]

I've never been into hockey (I'm a Texas man and football's my sport of choice) but I went to Boston last week for the first time and while there I went to my first ever hockey game. We went to Boston Garden and watched the Bruins take on the Maple Leafs and it was maybe 3 seconds into the game that I became a hockey fan for life. I still know relatively little about the game but that'll change. Just thought I'd share my story.

That's really cool, and I'm glad you enjoyed the game. I (and I'm sure other people that post here regularly) would be glad to answer any questions you have about the NHL or the sport of hockey in general.

[BevoTheWarrior]

That's really cool, and I'm glad you enjoyed the game. I (and I'm sure other people that post here regularly) would be glad to answer any questions you have about the NHL or the sport of hockey in general.

I appreciate that. My younger brother is like a friggin' hockey guru so he's been helping me out so far and I even bought an NHL game for the 360 because I figured it'd help me learn the ins and outs of the game a bit. We'll see how well that works out.

[darkwinterbeast8]

It's that time again, Stanley Cup Playoffs.

I do wonder how many ans will actually be at attendance of Coyotes home playoff games.

[clashcityrocker10]

Can't say I'm happy with how the Islanders season went, but that's not really a surprise. Maybe next year will be better. I'm hoping they re-sign Parenteau, get a bit tougher on defense, and at least have a set goalie hierarchy going into next season, with Nabokov presumably at the top of the depth chart. Also, if Tavares continues to improve, wow.

As for the playoffs, anyone have predictions? Here are mine (winners of each series in bold):

Conference Quarterfinals

Eastern Conference:
(1) NYR vs. (8) OTT
(2) BOS vs. (7) WSH
(3) FLA vs. (6) NJD
(4) PIT vs. (5) PHI

Western Conference:
(1) VAN vs. (8) LAK
(2) STL vs. (7) SJS
(3) PHO vs. (6) CHI
(4) NSH vs. (5) DET

Conference Semifinals

Eastern Conference:
(2) BOS vs. (8) OTT
(4) PIT vs. (6) NJD

Western Conference:
(1) VAN vs. (6) CHI
(2) STL vs. (4) NSH

Conference Finals

Eastern Conference:
(2) BOS vs. (4) PIT

Western Conference:
(2) STL vs. (6) CHI

Stanley Cup Finals
(2) STL vs. (2) BOS

There you have it. I was able to predict Boston winning it last year, but I'm going out on a limb giving the Western Conference Champion (who I was completely wrong on last year) the Stanley Cup victory this year.

[darkwinterbeast8]

My Predictions, It's going to be an All Canada Stanley Cup Finals (although I was a bit of a homer regarding the winner when it got to that point)

Conference Quarterfinals

Eastern Conference:
(1) NYR vs. (8) OTT
(2) BOS vs. (7) WSH
(3) FLA vs. (6) NJD
(4) PIT vs. (5) PHI

Western Conference:
(1) VAN vs. (8) LAK
(2) STL vs. (7) SJS
(3) PHO vs. (6) CHI
(4) NSH vs. (5) DET

Conference Semifinals

Eastern Conference:
(7) WSH vs. (8) OTT
(4) PIT vs. (6) NJD

Western Conference:
(1) VAN vs. (5) DET
(2) STL vs. (3) PHX

Conference Finals

Eastern Conference:
(8) OTT vs. (4) PIT

Western Conference:
(1) VAN vs. (2) STL

Stanley Cup Finals
(1) VAN vs. (8) OTT

Also, how does Nashville make it to the Western Conference Finals if they lose to St. Louis in the Semis in your prediction CCR?

[clashcityrocker10]

Also, how does Nashville make it to the Western Conference Finals if they lose to St. Louis in the Semis in your prediction CCR?

Oops, that was a typo and I meant to put Chicago there. Thanks for picking up on that.