NHL '11 - '12 Thread

[mithrilG60]

Can't believe I actually have to root for Boston today...

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by mithrilG60

I think the NHL's system of seeding the Division leaders no lower than 3rd regardless of their point totally is completely idiotic.

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Agreed....would sure like the NHLPA go along with the 4 division format that was proposed earlier this year.

Off to the Hawks game soon.

[mithrilG60]

Originally Posted by icehog3

Agreed....would sure like the NHLPA go along with the 4 division format that was proposed earlier this year.

That'd be a good step, I still prefer the idea of extending the regular season slightly so you play every team in the league 3 times a year and the top 16 teams in the league make the playoffs regardless of conference. That eliminates scenario's like Vancouver's where a large part of the reason they're ranked as high as they are is because they're in a pathetically weak division and it means that you don't have the yearly BS of the 14th, 15th or 16th ranked teams (based on points) not making the playoffs because they're in the stronger conference.

[Bruins Fan]

Originally Posted by mithrilG60

Can't believe I actually have to root for Boston today...

[mithrilG60]

Lol, I've been a Habs fan my entire life and a Canucks fan for the last decade after moving to Vancouver. Trust me, rooting for Boston goes entirely against my genetics but the Bruins beating the Rangers today helps the Canucks towards repeating as regular season champs so... (holds nose) go Bruins go (runs to bathroom and pukes)

[Bruins Fan]

Should be a good game always a close contest.