NHL '10 - '11 Thread

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by Eleven

Teams I am cheering for in the first round:

Los Angeles, Phoenix, Chicago, Nashville, Montreal, Buffalo, New York and of course Pittsburgh.

[Bruins Fan]

B's are going to kick a$$ and take names,nothing better then pounding the crap out of the habs

[357]

Mike (Ahbroody)....


The regular season is over. Time to eat some crow.

Western Conference Standings:
1. Vancouver - 117 points
2. San Jose - 105 points
3. Detroit - 104 points
4. Anahiem - 99 points
5. Nashville - 99 points
6. Phoenix - 99 points
7. Los Angeles - 98 points
8. Chicago - 97 points

Originally Posted by 357

I doubt they (Wings) will finish anywhere near 7th or even 5th. I expect them to be in 3rd or better in the West.

Originally Posted by Ahbroody

2nd or 3rd?

Dont be suprised if Howard is this years Mason. Rookie goalies often land on their face the second year.

...

2nd or 3rd????? This is going to be a fun year. Either I will have to eat shiet or I am going to have a lot of fun.

I assume you meant Steve Mason as to who Howard would mimic in his "sophomore flop".

Steve Mason:
08-09: 61 games played, 33 wins, 20 losses, .916 save %, 2.29 GAA
09-10: 58 games played, 20 wins, 26 losses, .901 save %, 3.06 GAA


Jimmy Howard:
09-10: 63 games played, 37 wins, 15 losses, .924 save %, 2.26 GAA
10-11: 63 games played, 37 wins, 17 losses, .908 save %, 2.79 GAA


Granted Howard's numbers slipped a little, but he's no sophomore flop by any stretch. I'm not annointing him, I'm just not condemning him based on his performance this year.

[Ahbroody]

Yup I was wrong.

I expected the end of the year tank the Wings had to happen sooner. Thought I mentioned that tank would happen again at the begining of the thread or end of last years from exhaustion from being an older team. Since you are researching my posts and have so much interest in my predictions can you go find that for me? You know the last 20 games were the wings were 9-11 and of the nine wins 5 were against teams that didn't make the dance. Don't get to ahead of your self. Without the great start you are in the 4th-8th area. As we discussed yesterday. Much like the Canucks your record was aided by a bad year from St.Louis, and CBJ. I expected more competitive years from both clubs.

Yes I was wrong. That's why I don't bet here anymore just ask Tom and Smokeyjoe.

[Sled Dog]

I know it's a homer call, but I like Buffalo over Philly in the first round, especially with Pronger out for a bit more

[357]

I never said the Wings would win the cup, I just didn't put them in the fringe playoff spots you seemed to put them in.

Yeah without a fast start it would have been different, but just like injuries, streaks happen both good and bad. I mean the Hawks fell backward into their #8 spot and people still think they have a good chance at upsetting the Canucks. I'm not sure, but I could see that happening.


BTW, I'm not researching your posts, I just couldn't forget your prediciton of my beloved Wings.

For the playoffs, here's my best guesses:

West
First Round:
Wings over Coyotes
Sharks over Kings
Preds over Ducks
Hawks/Canucks = cointoss

Second Round:
Wings/Sharks = cointoss
Canucks or Hawks beat Preds

Third Round:
Wings/Sharks over Canucks/Hawks

Yes I know it's vague, but it's all I've got for now.

East:
I don't know but, whoever emerges loses to the Western champ.

[Ahbroody]

Originally Posted by Eleven

Teams I am cheering for in the first round:

Los Angeles, Phoenix, Chicago, Nashville, Montreal, Buffalo, New York and of course Pittsburgh.

. Jeez I wonder why you would want those teams.

Mike I was just poking yah. Its funny as I am sure Scott and Al can verify. When your kid starts playing this stuff losses a lot of significance. To be honest it makes no difference to me if the sharks get far. I didn't even buy playoff seats for the first time in 6 years. I do think if the wings get past the Yotes the Sharks take them. They will be tired from a long series and travel. Sharks got the easiest draw and easiest travel in the west.

Who knows maybe its Yotes and Ducks for the west.

[357]

Originally Posted by Ahbroody

. Jeez I wonder why you would want those teams.

Mike I was just poking yah. Its funny as I am sure Scott and Al can verify. When your kid starts playing this stuff losses a lot of significance. To be honest it makes no difference to me if the sharks get far. I didn't even buy playoff seats for the first time in 6 years. I do think if the wings get past the Yotes the Sharks take them. They will be tired from a long series and travel. Sharks got the easiest draw and easiest travel in the west.

Who knows maybe its Yotes and Ducks for the west.

Speaking of which, today is my son's first day of T-ball practice. He can already hit the ball when I under-hand pitch to him, and he can throw pretty well. His catching needs some work, but I think he'll do great. I can't wait to get off work to go watch. It's a perfect day for it too.

Of course the Wings game is on in a few hours too. Looking like a great day ahead.

[icehog3]

It is PLAYOFF HOCKEY TIME!!!

Mitch is pickin up the pizza and wings as I type.

Good luck boys!

Go RANGERS!!

[icehog3]

Wings - Yotes! Here we go!!

[kugie]

Originally Posted by icehog3

It is PLAYOFF HOCKEY TIME!!!

[jmsremax]

The only game I can find is the redwings game.... What about caps N rangers??

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by jmsremax

The only game I can find is the redwings game.... What about caps N rangers??

They will cut to it on Versus after the Wings game. You need Centre Ice, Brother.

[mithrilG60]

....and heeeeeeeeeere we goooooooooooo!

Gaborik must have pics of Torts. For the amount of ice this guy gets, I just don't see it. :mad

AND, he lazy!!!!! :mad :mad

[bscottskangum]

Caps win a barn burner, lazy clear by Staal leads to a Semin blast And yes I'm a Jackets fan but living in Virginia has led to Washington being my adopted second team

Haven't been able to watch any hockey lately, but got some time set aside for the playoffs

[icehog3]

Cauncks all over the Hawks.

Nice goal by Semin.

[mithrilG60]

Crikey, the posts are getting a real workout on the west coast tonite!