Hockey fans unite!!! {the All Things Hockey Thread}

[Unforgiven]

I'm thinking the NHL would be way better if the regular season was only 48 games every year, plus having the season compressed so games are played every other night. It's like a full season of playoff hockey.

Oh, go Bruins, even though they are struggling of late.

 

[ocnbrze]

yes i also agree with the re-alignment, but not with keep this few of games played. for me this season is an asterisk season. it should not count really, unless of course the Kings win the cup again.....LOL

i like the fact that the kings also do not have to travel cross country as much as well. it should be fun next year with a FULL season under way with a proper training camp and such.

 

[Stuntman]

I'm thinking the NHL would be way better if the regular season was only 48 games every year, plus having the season compressed so games are played every other night. It's like a full season of playoff hockey.

Oh, go Bruins, even though they are struggling of late.

So try to sell that to half the league that will not see Crosby, Stamkos, Tavares, Datsyuk, in their building unless both teams make it to the Stanley Cup finals.

 

[Unforgiven]

So try to sell that to half the league that will not see Crosby, Stamkos, Tavares, Datsyuk, in their building unless both teams make it to the Stanley Cup finals.

Yeah, that part sucks. I guess what I really like is the frequency of games and the intensity teams are playing with in the shortened season.

 

[ocnbrze]

it definitely does add more drama as now every game is important. in the west there is 5-6 teams separated by a couple of points........i'm just glad that the hawks are finely coming back down to earth. now i just need the ducks to start loosing some games as well....LOL

 

[ocnbrze]

GO KINGS GO!!!!!!

 

[eugenerudenko]

now i just need the ducks to start loosing some games as well....LOL

erm, have you cursed them? then make coyotes win again - I feel really sorry about them now)

 

[ocnbrze]

erm, have you cursed them? then make coyotes win again - I feel really sorry about them now)

i wish i had that kind of power

hopefully the ducks can keep going back down to earth as well and the kings can continue to rise in the standings.......no more 8th seed this year!!!!

 

[ExtremeNerd]

i wish i had that kind of power

hopefully the ducks can keep going back down to earth as well and the kings can continue to rise in the standings.......no more 8th seed this year!!!!

Suck it Kings! =P

Blues are going to get destroyed tonight.....

I think we can both agree we hate the Penguins, though

 

[ocnbrze]

Suck it Kings! =P

Blues are going to get destroyed tonight.....

I think we can both agree we hate the Penguins, though

you are right the "Blues are going to get destroyed tonight" by my Kings!!!!!!!

and i actually like the Penguins to some degree in that i think that sidney crosby is great for the sport. we need a figure like a Kobe Bryant or Micheal Jordan. i think he is the face of the nhl right now.

 

[saptech]

you are right the "Blues are going to get destroyed tonight" by my Kings!!!!!!!

and i actually like the Penguins to some degree in that i think that sidney crosby is great for the sport. we need a figure like a Kobe Bryant or Micheal Jordan. i think he is the face of the nhl right now.

The game is tied so far...when does the season ends.

 

[ocnbrze]

The game is tied so far...when does the season ends.

well all i can say is:

Spoiler

 

[Stuntman]

With the ownership situation in Phoenix, there is a possibility that they may end up relocating. There may be an announcement about that before the playoffs. If Phoenix relocates, it would throw a wrinkle in the realignment.

 

[ocnbrze]

With the ownership situation in Phoenix, there is a possibility that they may end up relocating. There may be an announcement about that before the playoffs. If Phoenix relocates, it would throw a wrinkle in the realignment.

it sure would depending on where they go. i hope they change hands but stay in phoenix. but either way it would great for their payers to not have any more distractions so that they can focus on hockey. they have a young team and they will only get better.

now i just read that calgary just traded iginla to the penguins!!!!!!
Jarome Iginla of Calgary Flames traded to Pittsburgh Penguins - ESPN

ARE YOU KIDDING ME!!!!!!!!!!
now they have malkin, crosby and now iginla? holy poop!!!!!!

well i guess the kings know who they will meet for the cup this year

 

[eugenerudenko]

With the ownership situation in Phoenix, there is a possibility that they may end up relocating. There may be an announcement about that before the playoffs. If Phoenix relocates, it would throw a wrinkle in the realignment.

I don't think that NHL would propose a new division plan without being sure that Coyotes stay where they are. And what is more, I think that two more teams can be expected in the NHL in the nearest future (to make the number of teams in both conferences equal).

 

[ocnbrze]

yeah it would make sense to expand to make it equal. i think that is what they had in mind anyways. i thought it was kind of odd to balance it out like that. i have not heard of anything official yet.....only rumors.

 

[eugenerudenko]

I'm more than sure that in a couple of years we'll see a team from Quebeck in the NHL.

 

[Stuntman]

I don't think that NHL would propose a new division plan without being sure that Coyotes stay where they are. And what is more, I think that two more teams can be expected in the NHL in the nearest future (to make the number of teams in both conferences equal).

A while ago, there was talk about an NHL franchise in Kansas. I believe they have a fairly new building that can accomodate an NHL team. One in Seattle would be nice as well. Not sure about their arena situation.

As for Quebec City, not sure about their arena situation. When the realignment was first proprosed, there was speculation that one of the Florida teams is a prime candidate to move to Quebec. I think people speculated that because the Florida teams are in the same division as the teams way in the northeast.

I think everyone wants all divisions to have the same number of teams. Sometimes the math doesn't work out that way. Funny thing to me is that MLB has numbers that work out, but not all divisions and leagues have the same number of teams.

 

[Unforgiven]

Hmmm, not sure what I think, though it certainly doesn't make the Bruins worse.

Dallas Stars trade Jaromir Jagr to Boston Bruins, source says - ESPN Boston

 

[ocnbrze]

i think boston had to do something after what the penguins did. i mean they got morrow and iginla. jagr will only help boston out. i'm just glad he is out of the west now. it is gonna be fun to see how the playoffs pans out.

 

[Unforgiven]

Yeah, the Pens really cleaned up in trades, at least for what Boston really needs. If he helps on powerplay it will be a huge benefit to Boston as they suck and have for the last few years, offensively anyway.

 

[eugenerudenko]

Hmmm, not sure what I think, though it certainly doesn't make the Bruins worse.

Dallas Stars trade Jaromir Jagr to Boston Bruins, source says - ESPN Boston

It's a great asset for Bruins team before the playoffs, that's for sure. Though I expected to see someone less expensive as they need to fill their 3rd line.

 

[Stuntman]

The Bruins got Wade Redden as well: Bruins acquire D Redden from Blues for pick

He's back playing with his old teammate from Ottawa, Chara. Redden's stock has really fallen since Ottawa chose to keep Redden over Chara. I thought they should have kept Chara at the time.

 

[ExtremeNerd]

The Bruins got Wade Redden as well: Bruins acquire D Redden from Blues for pick

He's back playing with his old teammate from Ottawa, Chara. Redden's stock has really fallen since Ottawa chose to keep Redden over Chara. I thought they should have kept Chara at the time.

Enjoy him. As a Blues fan, he's been solid all year. Not flashy or spectacular, but a good fit for that team. Will play on the 3rd pairing and solidify their D. With the addition of J-Bo and Leonard, Redden was expendable.

 

[ocnbrze]

i'm super stoked we got Robyn Regehr

a veteran D that is big and physical.