NHL 2012-2013 thread

[Surrealplaces]

Originally Posted by MrOilers

Yes, they really have put a good team together.

But they can finish 1st overall in the NHL by a landslide, and I *still* wouldn't expect them to make it past round 2 of the playoffs.

Originally Posted by freeweed

Sharks and Canucks will finish 1-2, and both be knocked out in the first round.

You heard it here first.

I wouldn't count out the Sharks so soon. Yeah, they've sucked in the playoffs many a time, but keep in mind that they made it to the Conference finals in 2010 and 2011. They still have a pretty potent team.

[Surrealplaces]

What makes you think fans are delusional? The Flames have only played 5 games!
BTW, you've just proven their point. The team is 1-3-1, and Kipper hasn't played well, Iggy and Cammy haven't played well, and the two new guys (Hudler and Cervenka) have only played two games but look great.

Not to mention the fact that they should have won the last game..... if they had the outlook 5 games into the season would be completely different.

Sure, I think the Flames are likely going to have to rebuild soon, but as far as this season games, 5 games does not make a season.

Originally Posted by feepa

^ tell yourself what you need to.

Kiprusoff sporting a 3.76 GAA and an .854 save percentage
Iggy has yet to score, only 3 pts so far
Flames have but one win on the season
Cammy has yet to show up...

it's funny watching the melt down 300 km south of me. Some fans are delusional, "its just a slow start" some fans are in disbelief "Philly is worst than us, cause they have more games played" like that really matters.

Maybe feaster can sign another vet towards the end of his career? maybe you can chase after that elusive RFA/UFA? that's worked really well for both the Flames and Oilers over the year.

Maybe, just maybe, the flames will realize its TIME TO REBUILD.

Though, I'd prefer the flames to finish just below the playoff cut, they will likely do much worse this year, and unforunately they will be in the running for drafting Jones or Macinnon

[Nicko999]

Man, this is team is so fun to watch...

6-1 win vs the Sabres.

[Denscity]

Vancouver beat Chicago last night in a shootout. Its so nice to beat your biggest rival, a team better than you in the standings, and at home.

[Nicko999]

Originally Posted by Darkoshvilli

Galchenyuk 7pts in 7 games, playing third line minutes with another rookie and a grinder.

We got a good one.

I hate seeing any player injured but if Galchy was not injured, he would probably have gone first overall so we wouldn't have him right now.

Talent Analysis

Many scouts felt that Galchenyuk was more talented overall than his Sarnia Sting teammate, Nail Yakupov. Galchenyuk may not be the natural goal-scorer that Yakupov is, but he has good hands and the ability to see and make plays that the average player may not be able to conjure up. Galchenyuk also pays attention to the defensive side of the game, moreso than does Yakupov. In time, Galchenyuk should be a contender to be a No. 1 center with the Canadiens.

http://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospects/alex_galchenyuk/

Gallagher and Galchenyuk lead the Habs with +6 and +5 respectively.

I'm actually more impressed by Galchenyuk's defensive game (because we already knew he was a beast offensively). I did not expect to see this from an 18 years old kid.

[Darkoshvilli]

Is it safe to say he's the most talented prospect the habs have had since Roy?

[Darkoshvilli]

[ZeDgE]

Ugh... only the Flames can outshoot, out chance, out play a team and still manage to lose.. yay for loser point though. :/

[Nicko999]

Originally Posted by Darkoshvilli

Is it safe to say he's the most talented prospect the habs have had since Roy?

It's kind hard to compare a player to a goalie. One thing is sure though, he's scary good already!

Originally Posted by Darkoshvilli

And now Subban is back!

BTW-Nice spelling mistake on "assists"

[Calgarian]

Originally Posted by Surrealplaces

What makes you think fans are delusional? The Flames have only played 5 games!
BTW, you've just proven their point. The team is 1-3-1, and Kipper hasn't played well, Iggy and Cammy haven't played well, and the two new guys (Hudler and Cervenka) have only played two games but look great.

Not to mention the fact that they should have won the last game..... if they had the outlook 5 games into the season would be completely different.

Sure, I think the Flames are likely going to have to rebuild soon, but as far as this season games, 5 games does not make a season.

You can't talk to feepa about the Flames / Oilers, the guy is such a homer it's impossible to have a rational conversation with him.

Anyway, great game by the Flames last night, Emery had a ridiculous game to steal that win for Chicago. Its too bad that last goal went in, the Flames definitely deserved the win, can't keep giving these points away...

[feepa]

Cause your not a big fucking flames homer yourself? Good lord. You live, breathe, and drink all that is flames koolaid.

"Flames deserved to win" right. You took 47 shots mostly from the perimeter. Next you'll tell me that the flames could've won every game so far this season "if only for..." or "if so and so only "

Ya... homer 1-3-2

[Nicko999]

HAHA, Max Pacioretty is back in the lineup...

That was the quickest "3 to 4 weeks", I've seen!

Yep, this guy really is Wolverine.

[ZeDgE]

Originally Posted by feepa

Cause your not a big fucking flames homer yourself? Good lord. You live, breathe, and drink all that is flames koolaid.

"Flames deserved to win" right. You took 47 shots mostly from the perimeter. Next you'll tell me that the flames could've won every game so far this season "if only for..." or "if so and so only "

Ya... homer 1-3-2

Did you watch the game? its not just the shots, they had a good 9-10 scoring opportunities that could have been goals. Not to mention a couple of posts. On top of that they pretty much carried the play for most of the game. Just couldn't finish. The Hawks seem to be masters of putting in the least amount of effort and still coming away with a win..lol

[Darkoshvilli]

Originally Posted by Nicko999

It's kind hard to compare a player to a goalie.

Oh you can compare a skater with a goalie. In terms of their talent level in their position and the overall potential they have.

[Rico Rommheim]

Originally Posted by Nicko999

HAHA, Max Pacioretty is back in the lineup...

That was the quickest "3 to 4 weeks", I've seen!

Yep, this guy really is Wolverine.

He is very tenacious, there's no doubt about that!

[Calgarian]

Originally Posted by feepa

Cause your not a big fucking flames homer yourself? Good lord. You live, breathe, and drink all that is flames koolaid.

"Flames deserved to win" right. You took 47 shots mostly from the perimeter. Next you'll tell me that the flames could've won every game so far this season "if only for..." or "if so and so only "

Ya... homer 1-3-2

I'm a fan, but I'm a rational person, I don't delude myself and see things the way I want to, unlike you.
Anyway, I'm not going to argue with you, it will go nowhere and I have better things to do with my time.

[Calgarian]

Originally Posted by ZeDgE

The Hawks seem to be masters of putting in the least amount of effort and still coming away with a win..lol

Good teams find ways to win, mediocre teams find ways to lose, that's what happened last night.

[Nicko999]

LOL, sorry Sens fans I know you guys get screwed.

I'll take the 2 pts though... now 6-2!!!

[MrOilers]

Originally Posted by Nicko999

HAHA, Max Pacioretty is back in the lineup...

That was the quickest "3 to 4 weeks", I've seen!

The Habs sure like to lie about injuries.

[Nicko999]

And the Oilers sure like to tank.