NHL 2013 Thread - Page 31

icehog3 · 03-06-2013, 11:19 PM

I thought the Avs outplayed them, but that's not the first team to do it, E.J.....somehow, they find a way. Half the abbreviated season done without a regulation loss. Just wow.

dman4505 · 03-07-2013, 08:43 AM

Sure hope they save some of this momentum for the playoffs
Bring "The Cup" back to Chicago

Don

E.J. · 03-07-2013, 05:20 PM

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports...nment/1971781/

NHLPA approves NHL realignment plan
Mike Brehm, USA TODAY Sports6:03p.m. EST March 7, 2013

Executive director Donald Fehr said the NHL Players' Association has given its blessing to the league's realignment plan for next season.

The league, which has needed to make changes to its setup since the Atlanta Thrashers moved to Winnipeg in 2011, will go from the current six-division alignment to four. The Detroit Red Wings and the Columbus Blue Jackets would move to the Eastern Conference and the Winnipeg Jets would move west.

In the Eastern Conference, Detroit would join the Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Florida Panthers, Tampa Bay Lightning and Ottawa Senators in the Central Division.

Columbus would join the Carolina Hurricanes, Washington Capitals, Pittsburgh Penguins, New Jersey Devils, Philadelphia Flyers, New York Rangers and New York Islanders in the Atlantic.

Winnipeg would join the Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators and St. Louis Blues in the Midwest.

That leaves the Anaheim Ducks, Los Angeles Kings, Phoenix Coyotes, San Jose Sharks, Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks in the Pacific.

Fehr said that the new setup would be re-evaluated after the 2014-15 season.

"Our next step will be to bring the proposed plan for realignment to the NHL board of governors for its consideration," deputy commissioner Bill Daly said. "We will update the status of the process as future developments warrant."

icehog3 · 03-07-2013, 05:23 PM

I'm bummed the Wings will only be in town once a season, but I understand what the league is trying to do.

Bruins Fan · 03-07-2013, 05:43 PM

Four original six in the East

icehog3 · 03-07-2013, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Bruins Fan

Four original six in the East

Ain't it 5? Boston, NY, Toronto, Montreal, Detroit?

Bruins Fan · 03-07-2013, 08:52 PM

No four in the new proposed Eastern Conference.
The rags will be in the Atlantic.

icehog3 · 03-07-2013, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bruins Fan

No four in the new proposed Eastern Conference.
The rags will be in the Atlantic.

Roger, John, my bad.

E.J. · 03-08-2013, 06:48 AM

Barry Melrose just predicted Blackhawks lose to Avs tonight... Doesn't mean chit, but I hope he's right! Go Avs!!!

Gophernut · 03-08-2013, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by E.J.

Barry Melrose just predicted Blackhawks lose to Avs tonight... Doesn't mean chit, but I hope he's right! Go Avs!!!

I think he also picked the Wild would win the cup this year....

icehog3 · 03-08-2013, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E.J.

Barry Melrose just predicted Blackhawks lose to Avs tonight... Doesn't mean chit, but I hope he's right! Go Avs!!!

They gotta lose to somebody at some point....don't they?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gophernut

I think he also picked the Wild would win the cup this year....

E.J. · 03-08-2013, 09:18 AM

Have to assume Sharp is out, any word on Hossa or Shaw. I'm guessing Hossa is playing....

Here is to altitude and burning lungs!

GO AVS!

AdamJoshua · 03-08-2013, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E.J.

Barry Melrose just predicted Blackhawks lose to Avs tonight... Doesn't mean chit, but I hope he's right! Go Avs!!!

He's said that about every team they've played that are over .500 lately

Ahbroody · 03-08-2013, 09:37 AM

Yeah I think there is a chance tonight.
Wondering if Sharks can right the ship before playoffs. Not looking good as they just cant score. Betting some big names finally get moved this summer if they dont get it together.

shilala · 03-08-2013, 10:20 AM

Pens finally played some inspired hockey for half a game last night, coming back from a 4-1 deficit to beat the Flyer Scum 5-4.
In my thinking, this probably didn't save Dan Bylsma. I think he's gone this year and the only thing keeping him behind the bench is the short season. If he can't engineer his way past the built-to-beat-the-Pens Flyer Scum on a regular basis, it shows a huge weakness in his ability to coach our club.

It's much the same as the Ravens building their club to get through the Steelers. They know they have to go through them to take home the hardware. They've done that successfully. The Pens haven't done that vs. the Flyer Scum.
Last night they got lucky. That ain't gonna get it. We need a couple mentally deranged mucking defensemen, one of which can handle a puck. Ulf Murphy.

icehog3 · 03-08-2013, 01:30 PM

I'm in, Scott! Lucky or not, good comeback last night for the Pens.

E.J., Sharp is out for 2-4 weeks. Hossa lookis like he will go, it was rumored to be the flu. Shaw is the unknown, I was hoping he would be in and get a chance to return the cheap elbow.

icehog3 · 03-08-2013, 02:26 PM

From ESPN. Chicago

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Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Sharp will miss 3-4 weeks with an upper body injury, but it will not require surgery, the team announced via its Twitter account.

Sharp was injured when he was hit against the boards on Wednesday by the Colorado Avalanche's Ryan O'Byrne. He had to be helped off to the dressing room after suffering what appeared to be a shoulder injury.

The Hawks take on the Avalanche in Denver on Friday as they try to extend their NHL-record streak of consecutive games to start a season with at least one point to 25.

Marian Hossa, who missed Wednesday's game, said he's fine and missing the game had nothing to do with an injury, according to the Hawks Twitter account.

Andrew Shaw also will play Friday after taking an elbow to the chin from Paul Stastny on Wednesday, the Hawks tweeted.

Stasny better keep his head up.

Prefy · 03-08-2013, 02:39 PM

Should be a good game tonight...wouldn't be suprised if there were a couple dust ups early on.

On another note Dierks Bentley who has a concert tonight in OKC skated after our pregame skate and chatted with some of the guys. Definitely a big hockey fan, even plays in an adult league in Nashville, seems like a pretty nice guy.

https://twitter.com/goicehogs/status/310107303405830144

icehog3 · 03-08-2013, 09:33 PM

6 games in 9 nights, playing a mile high...Hawks are outta gas. Congrats, E.J., looks like your Boys did what no one else has been able to do in a half a season. Quite a run though, second best in NHL history. Just hoping to win the last game in late May.

E.J. · 03-08-2013, 09:38 PM

^^^^ Not over.... The magic the 'Hawks have had the past bit....when there is 4-5 minutes with this lead, I'll feel good...

03-06-2013, 11:19 PM	#601
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,266 Trading: (60)	Re: NHL 2013 Thread I thought the Avs outplayed them, but that's not the first team to do it, E.J.....somehow, they find a way. Half the abbreviated season done without a regulation loss. Just wow. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

03-07-2013, 08:43 AM	#602
dman4505 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2012 First Name: Don Location: Helena, MT Posts: 299 Trading: (4)	Re: NHL 2013 Thread Sure hope they save some of this momentum for the playoffs Bring "The Cup" back to Chicago Don __________________ I am a soldier, I fight where I am told, and I win where I fight. - General George Patton Jr.

03-07-2013, 05:20 PM	#603
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: NHL 2013 Thread http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports...nment/1971781/ NHLPA approves NHL realignment plan Mike Brehm, USA TODAY Sports6:03p.m. EST March 7, 2013 Executive director Donald Fehr said the NHL Players' Association has given its blessing to the league's realignment plan for next season. The league, which has needed to make changes to its setup since the Atlanta Thrashers moved to Winnipeg in 2011, will go from the current six-division alignment to four. The Detroit Red Wings and the Columbus Blue Jackets would move to the Eastern Conference and the Winnipeg Jets would move west. In the Eastern Conference, Detroit would join the Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Florida Panthers, Tampa Bay Lightning and Ottawa Senators in the Central Division. Columbus would join the Carolina Hurricanes, Washington Capitals, Pittsburgh Penguins, New Jersey Devils, Philadelphia Flyers, New York Rangers and New York Islanders in the Atlantic. Winnipeg would join the Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators and St. Louis Blues in the Midwest. That leaves the Anaheim Ducks, Los Angeles Kings, Phoenix Coyotes, San Jose Sharks, Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks in the Pacific. Fehr said that the new setup would be re-evaluated after the 2014-15 season. "Our next step will be to bring the proposed plan for realignment to the NHL board of governors for its consideration," deputy commissioner Bill Daly said. "We will update the status of the process as future developments warrant."

03-07-2013, 05:23 PM	#604
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,266 Trading: (60)	Re: NHL 2013 Thread I'm bummed the Wings will only be in town once a season, but I understand what the league is trying to do. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

03-07-2013, 05:43 PM	#605
Bruins Fan Hooper drives the boat. Join Date: May 2009 First Name: John Location: Cape Cod Posts: 1,359 Trading: (0)	Re: NHL 2013 Thread Four original six in the East __________________ Here's to swimmin' with bow-legged women.

03-07-2013, 08:52 PM	#607
Bruins Fan Hooper drives the boat. Join Date: May 2009 First Name: John Location: Cape Cod Posts: 1,359 Trading: (0)	Re: NHL 2013 Thread No four in the new proposed Eastern Conference. The rags will be in the Atlantic. __________________ Here's to swimmin' with bow-legged women.

03-08-2013, 06:48 AM	#609
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: NHL 2013 Thread Barry Melrose just predicted Blackhawks lose to Avs tonight... Doesn't mean chit, but I hope he's right! Go Avs!!!

03-08-2013, 09:18 AM	#612
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: NHL 2013 Thread Have to assume Sharp is out, any word on Hossa or Shaw. I'm guessing Hossa is playing.... Here is to altitude and burning lungs! GO AVS!

03-08-2013, 09:37 AM	#614
Ahbroody Daddy x 4 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: San Jose Posts: 3,708 Trading: (53)	Re: NHL 2013 Thread Yeah I think there is a chance tonight. Wondering if Sharks can right the ship before playoffs. Not looking good as they just cant score. Betting some big names finally get moved this summer if they dont get it together.

03-08-2013, 10:20 AM	#615
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: NHL 2013 Thread Pens finally played some inspired hockey for half a game last night, coming back from a 4-1 deficit to beat the Flyer Scum 5-4. In my thinking, this probably didn't save Dan Bylsma. I think he's gone this year and the only thing keeping him behind the bench is the short season. If he can't engineer his way past the built-to-beat-the-Pens Flyer Scum on a regular basis, it shows a huge weakness in his ability to coach our club. It's much the same as the Ravens building their club to get through the Steelers. They know they have to go through them to take home the hardware. They've done that successfully. The Pens haven't done that vs. the Flyer Scum. Last night they got lucky. That ain't gonna get it. We need a couple mentally deranged mucking defensemen, one of which can handle a puck. Ulf Murphy. __________________

03-08-2013, 01:30 PM	#616
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,266 Trading: (60)	Re: NHL 2013 Thread I'm in, Scott! Lucky or not, good comeback last night for the Pens. E.J., Sharp is out for 2-4 weeks. Hossa lookis like he will go, it was rumored to be the flu. Shaw is the unknown, I was hoping he would be in and get a chance to return the cheap elbow. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

03-08-2013, 02:39 PM	#618
Prefy Connoisseur of Pucks Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Matt Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Posts: 549 Trading: (5)	Re: NHL 2013 Thread Should be a good game tonight...wouldn't be suprised if there were a couple dust ups early on. On another note Dierks Bentley who has a concert tonight in OKC skated after our pregame skate and chatted with some of the guys. Definitely a big hockey fan, even plays in an adult league in Nashville, seems like a pretty nice guy. https://twitter.com/goicehogs/status/310107303405830144

03-08-2013, 09:33 PM	#619
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,266 Trading: (60)	Re: NHL 2013 Thread 6 games in 9 nights, playing a mile high...Hawks are outta gas. Congrats, E.J., looks like your Boys did what no one else has been able to do in a half a season. Quite a run though, second best in NHL history. Just hoping to win the last game in late May. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

03-08-2013, 09:38 PM	#620
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: NHL 2013 Thread ^^^^ Not over.... The magic the 'Hawks have had the past bit....when there is 4-5 minutes with this lead, I'll feel good...