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10-07-2014, 08:20 PM
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The Official 2014-15 NHL Thread
Under 24 hours, eh?
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10-07-2014, 08:28 PM
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The East is so mediocre that everyone can feel hope, hooray!
I think the Jackets and Isles are going to be improved this year and the Flyers defense is a dumpster fire, so I wouldn't be surprised if they miss the playoffs. If they do miss the playoffs, I hope it involves selling old players with stupid contracts and getting McDavid or Eichel .. but they aren't that bad. Stuck as a fringe playoff team for a season or two before the young defenders are ready, bleh. That said, they have enough offensive firepower to get in and if they do get in, anyone can win this East before probably getting stomped by the West. |
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10-07-2014, 08:35 PM
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Pretty much. Outside of Buffalo and Ottawa, everyone has a nice shot. And even those two teams, with some breaks, could be competitive.
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10-07-2014, 08:47 PM
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I think Florida and New Jersey have a lot of work to do as well. Devils could surprise me, maybe I'm just being biased.. but I don't see much there outside of good goaltending. |
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10-07-2014, 08:50 PM
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I'm worried about the Flyers. They didn't do anything to upgrade the defense, Kimmo is pretty much done. I think they are a borderline playoff team and wouldn't be surprised if they missed it. I realize they need to go through a year like this...especially with what they have in the minors as far as defense goes. Edit: You pretty much said the same thing two posts up. Last edited by Dr. Sak : 10-07-2014 at 08:50 PM. |
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10-07-2014, 08:55 PM
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Florida...I am not a Luongo fan. But he's always played well when forced to face a ridiculous number of shots. And that's what I expect this year. They have enough talented young guys who should still be getting better. I'm not sure they get in, but could see them in the race up til the end, finishing 10th in the East, and not 14th or 15th
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10-07-2014, 08:59 PM
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Boston, Tampa, Montreal, Pittsburgh and the Rangers would be my "locks" in the East. Buffalo, Ottawa, and Carolina my most certain NOs Then everyone else piled in the middle. Toronto, Columbus, Philly and Isles the 4 fighting for those last 3 spots. Think this is the year the Detroit streak ends. NJ, Florida and Washington somewhere behind them, 11-13, but could grab the last spot with some breaks.
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10-07-2014, 09:14 PM
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We'll see how it goes. I think Hartnell for Umberger was a downgrade, but Umberger is a useful bottom 6 forward, at least, and it's somewhat addition by subtraction in terms of the reduction of minor penalties and the moveable contract. Excited to see how Couturier and Read mesh with Simmonds. But again, the story will be the defense. Will MacDonald learn how to play gaps better? Will his neutral zone play improve? Or will he and Coburn get skated around and pinned in deep most of the time. I like the Del Zotto signing, and there's decent balance amongst the 3 pairs in terms of one stay at home guy and one guy who can skate/pass ... but no one is envying our defensive situation/players. And in goal, people expect Mason to regress to his career norm, and if the defense is the same as or worse than last year, that wouldn't be terribly surprising. It's too early to be pessimistic, but it's also easy to look at 2 years down the line and salivate at the potential defensive setup we'll have. |
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10-07-2014, 10:30 PM
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I'm foolishly optimistic about the Jets this year. I think Wheeler-Scheifele-Kane and Ladd-Little-Frolik are two very strong lines, and Lowry-Perrault-Byfuglien should be a quality third line as well. The fourth line might still suck although I liked what I saw out of Halischuk in the pre-season.
Defense is not great. I really wish they'd move Buff back, as a top pairing of Bogosian/Enstrom is not good. Trouba had a lacklustre pre-season but I'm optimistic he'll quickly get back to his amazing self. The rest of the defense is basically made up of borderline NHL'ers. Goaltending. Much has been said about this. I'm not a fan of Pavelec, and I'm not sure anyone outside of the Jets organization is. This is his last chance to prove his detractors wrong. Apparently he came to camp in great shape, which has always been an issue for him, so there's that at least. Hmmm, typing this out I feel even more foolish than when I started. I just really feel like those top 3 lines are quite solid. Who needs defense and goaltending, amirite? I suppose the most likely outcome is another draft in the 7-10 spot.
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10-07-2014, 10:44 PM
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I am so PUMPED for Thursdays Blues - Rangers game!!! Let's GO BLUES!!!!!
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10-07-2014, 10:52 PM
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We already covered the Flyers.  |
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10-08-2014, 08:21 AM
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Avs for the cup!!!!
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10-08-2014, 08:28 AM
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Last chance for this Blackhawks team, salary cap is going to force them to make some big changes after this season.
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10-08-2014, 10:03 AM
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I think the Bruins are in a similar boat, as can be seen by the Boychuk trade. Chia is going to have some big decisions to make. |
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10-08-2014, 10:08 AM
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Didn't realize how ready I was for hockey to be back till today.
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10-08-2014, 10:25 AM
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ok, so talk me through this... NHL center ice through Verizon is 160. NHL gamecenter from the NHL is 159. so essentially no difference. I can run the game center through my blueray player... is there any differences other than which box it comes in on? Ie has anyone had a bad experience with game center?
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10-08-2014, 12:28 PM
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I switched to gamecenter last year and was very happy with it. It's nice to have the option to have the TV freed up, especially if you live with someone else  Gamecenter broadcasts everything in HD with both home and away feeds (streaming quality dependent on your internet strength, of course) - whereas center ice broadcasts are dependent on what service provider you use. I know when I had center ice there were only two channels that were HD and you didn't always have the option of which feed to choose. On the flip side it's nice to be able to record games on center ice, but I think technically you could have a game paused with gamecenter and come back to it - plus gamecenter makes it super easy to jump to goals if you just want to check out some highlights or catch up on a missed period. |
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10-08-2014, 12:42 PM
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I would consider GameCenter since I don't have cable, but they'll blackout all the Canes games that are on Fox Sports South, so what good would it do me?
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10-08-2014, 01:29 PM
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Yeah blackouts are so annoying. I live in NYC so anytime the Flyers play the Rangers, Devils, or Islanders I have to watch on cable. And of course anytime they are on NBCSN or NHLN. |
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10-08-2014, 03:30 PM
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2 years ago it was only 2 HD last year it was almost all HD... Can you use gamecenter on an IPAD? and can you watch the previous nights games? being a colorado fan means I never get to see them live...
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Dominating Warewolf for 0 games! GIT R DUN!!! Last edited by claphamsa : 10-08-2014 at 03:31 PM. |
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10-08-2014, 03:36 PM
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Pretty sure it depends on your provider - I think if you have DirecTV or some other things you get them all in HD, but TimeWarner and probably other cable companies just those 2 channels. But I'm not positive there! Quote:
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Yep. And if you don't feel like watching the whole thing (like say they lost 7-1) you could just click on their one goal and then go on your merry way! Last edited by The Jackal : 10-08-2014 at 03:37 PM. |
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10-08-2014, 03:40 PM
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COOL, THANKS seems like a clear winner to me. ( I have Verizon and that had most in HD)
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10-08-2014, 03:43 PM
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The only decision left for me today is what kind of bottle to buy for the game tonight .. LETS GO FLYERS .. clap clap clap
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10-08-2014, 04:23 PM
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I love hockey but I just don't have time to follow it, especially since I live in Ohio and don't get Devils games.
I entered a Fandual NHL league tonight and realized just how out of touch I am when I built my team, I hardly recognized anyone. Makes me a little sad, there was a time 20 years ago when I knew every player on every team. |
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10-08-2014, 05:26 PM
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yes? oh... you were chearing
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10-08-2014, 05:57 PM
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Do you get Jackets games? At least they are in the same division as the Devils now, so there's a handful of games. Not that I can understand why anyone would want to subject themselves to watching the Devils, of course. |
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10-08-2014, 06:23 PM
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Hockey surpassed the NFL for me probably 5 years ago now. I'll still watch the Steelers, but rarely watch any other coverage. I'm sure I'll catch bits of a few games tonight, and stay up watching NHLN way too late to catch highlights of games I have no rooting interest in.
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10-08-2014, 06:27 PM
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Hockey was always my #1, but the EPL has easily surpassed the NFL for me. Really the only reason I pay attention to football anymore is fantasy, which is a lot of fun. |
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10-08-2014, 06:31 PM
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Quit fantasy leagues 5 years ago too. Have not missed it.
Not sure if dropping fantasy caused me to enjoy NFL less...or enjoying NFL less led me to drop fantasy
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10-08-2014, 06:51 PM
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Sharks get to open this year at LA's banner raising after screwing around all offseason trying to get rid of Thornton. They're going to suuuuuuuuuuuck.
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10-08-2014, 07:04 PM
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I highly doubt the Sharks are going to suck |
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10-08-2014, 07:07 PM
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Their major acquisition was John Scott. |
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10-08-2014, 07:08 PM
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Yup. The Sharks will be a top 5 team in the west and lose in the first round. Again.
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10-08-2014, 07:09 PM
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I'm not saying that was smart, but they are still going to be a good team |
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10-09-2014, 01:28 PM
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Just found out I get a free subscription to NHL GameCenter until Dec 31 via my Rogers wireless account. If this thing works well, I might be one step closer to cutting my cable cord...
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"Breakfast? Breakfast schmekfast, look at the score for God's sake. It's only the second period and I'm winning 12-2. Breakfasts come and go, Rene, but Hartford, the Whale, they only beat Vancouver maybe once or twice in a lifetime." |
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10-09-2014, 02:49 PM
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Any good hockey podcasts out there?
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Our Deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be? |
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10-09-2014, 09:26 PM
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7 minutes in, Jets are looking fantastic! I can just extrapolate this over the rest of the season, right? Right?!
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"Breakfast? Breakfast schmekfast, look at the score for God's sake. It's only the second period and I'm winning 12-2. Breakfasts come and go, Rene, but Hartford, the Whale, they only beat Vancouver maybe once or twice in a lifetime." |
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10-09-2014, 09:27 PM
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Hmm, guess not.
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"Breakfast? Breakfast schmekfast, look at the score for God's sake. It's only the second period and I'm winning 12-2. Breakfasts come and go, Rene, but Hartford, the Whale, they only beat Vancouver maybe once or twice in a lifetime." |
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10-09-2014, 09:29 PM
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Kane has now headed to the dressing room after he was hit knee-on-knee by Scheifele a couple minutes earlier. Things are going downhill fast.
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"Breakfast? Breakfast schmekfast, look at the score for God's sake. It's only the second period and I'm winning 12-2. Breakfasts come and go, Rene, but Hartford, the Whale, they only beat Vancouver maybe once or twice in a lifetime." |
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10-09-2014, 09:31 PM
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Another goal! Jets to the Cup!
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"Breakfast? Breakfast schmekfast, look at the score for God's sake. It's only the second period and I'm winning 12-2. Breakfasts come and go, Rene, but Hartford, the Whale, they only beat Vancouver maybe once or twice in a lifetime." |
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10-09-2014, 09:32 PM
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I follow those weekly NFL threads, this is how it works, right?
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"Breakfast? Breakfast schmekfast, look at the score for God's sake. It's only the second period and I'm winning 12-2. Breakfasts come and go, Rene, but Hartford, the Whale, they only beat Vancouver maybe once or twice in a lifetime." |
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10-09-2014, 09:33 PM
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Wow 3-1! Winnipeg, fuck yeah!
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"Breakfast? Breakfast schmekfast, look at the score for God's sake. It's only the second period and I'm winning 12-2. Breakfasts come and go, Rene, but Hartford, the Whale, they only beat Vancouver maybe once or twice in a lifetime." |
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10-09-2014, 10:02 PM
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 Bob McKenzieVerified account It's official: Chris Pronger has been hired to work for Dude's still on LTIR. |
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10-09-2014, 10:25 PM
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Patrick Kane is really good at hockey.
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Our Deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be? |
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10-09-2014, 10:34 PM
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Go Kings?
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10-10-2014, 06:33 AM
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It's about eight minutes from the college to my house. Last night in that time there were three goals in the NJ/Philly game.
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10-10-2014, 06:32 PM
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Yeah...this makes zero sense Cap circumvention is OK, as long as the league is behind it I guess.
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10-10-2014, 07:10 PM
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This is a very bizarre situation. There's going to have to be some more detailed answers/explanations at some point.. |
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10-10-2014, 08:12 PM
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Towards the end of the offseason thread I brought up Pronger and Savard. Not sure why the league didn't put something in the CBA to get out from under these contracts while allowing retirements. They clearly don't want to destroy a teams cap structure by the loopholes in place. So just allow him to retire, eliminate the contract and move on.
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10-11-2014, 07:20 PM
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Leafs are looking great so far this season......3-0 Pitt after 1.....Carlyle should start being concerned.ALOT.
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