2007-08 NHL Thread... - Page 36

Long_Long_Name · 01-24-2008, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Hugg

8 shutouts for Pascal Leclaire. 19-9-3, 2.00 GAA, .928 SV%, not in the All-Star Game. Outstanding.

7 of 9 for the Jackets to go into the break at 25-20-6. Going to be fun to see what playing meaningful hockey after the break is like.

Leclaire is not the best goaltender in the NHL (shutouts are overrated anyway), but he's definitely 2nd or 3rd best in the West. I'd take him ahead of any of the 3 selected goaltenders, and ahead of Rick Nash. Fans voted great this year, but filling up the rest was a screwjob.

Mad Bomber · 01-26-2008, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Hugg

8 shutouts for Pascal Leclaire. 19-9-3, 2.00 GAA, .928 SV%, not in the All-Star Game. Outstanding.

7 of 9 for the Jackets to go into the break at 25-20-6. Going to be fun to see what playing meaningful hockey after the break is like.

Agree 100%, Leclaire is one of the top goalies in the league this year, and maybe the Jackets will finally turn the corner this year.

Greg

canadiancreed · 01-26-2008, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Mad Bomber

Agree 100%, Leclaire is one of the top goalies in the league this year, and maybe the Jackets will finally turn the corner this year.

Greg

Can't see them being on the outside looking in this year.

Erik W. · 01-26-2008, 08:25 PM

I'm probably one of the four people in North America watching it, but...

Two thoughts from the "Superskills Competition":

1. They need to play the entire all star game in the same format they played the rookie game.

2. Who is that guy in Manny Legace's jersey?

Muppetus Galacticus · 01-27-2008, 05:49 AM

And they need to do it outside.

Big Hugg · 01-27-2008, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by canadiancreed

Can't see them being on the outside looking in this year.

They need another scorer pretty badly. Nash and Zherdev are their only real major threats. Supposedly, they were very interested in Sundin, but were basically told they're not good enough for him to waive his NTC for. I don't particularly want them giving up any of their good young pieces for a rental player anyway. If they can bring in a scorer that's going to stay with the club, then all for it.

They just can't afford to stumble out of the gate after the break, they need to be firmly in the playoff race so that they have no reason to deal Foote and/or Fedorov, which obviously would be beneficial to the franchise long-term, but crush their chances this season.

If they can bring in another legit scorer, I think they can climb as high as 5th in the conference. Their defense/goaltending is outstanding (5th in GA/G, 1st in PK). They're 20-1-3 when they score 3 goals or more. And the fact they've only scored 3 goals or more in 24 of their 51 games sums up their issues.

In semi-related news, I just got tickets for when the Caps come to town on 2/5. First time Ovechkin's been in Columbus. Pretty excited to see him play.

marc · 01-27-2008, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Hugg

In semi-related news, I just got tickets for when the Caps come to town on 2/5. First time Ovechkin's been in Columbus. Pretty excited to see him play.

Looks like we had the same idea as I just picked up some tickets a few days ago.

Kekkonen · 01-31-2008, 02:16 AM

Jarkko Ruutu 'accidentally' takes out Kovalchuk's knee. I'm not a big Kovalchuk (or Atlanta) fan, but Jesus I hate J. Ruutu.

Operation Shutdown · 01-31-2008, 12:01 PM

Actually, watching the play, it's doubtful whether Ruutu was intending to take out his knee. IMO, he saw Kovalchuk was exposed and went for a hit, but Kovalchuk saw him at the last minute and moved but not quite enough.

FWIW, for all the Pens games that I watch, I really don't see Ruutu as that dirty of a player. Sure, he looks to take advantage of guys that don't skate with their heads up at times and always finishes off his checks, but he rarely does anything beyond that. On the totem pole of vile enforcers, Ruutu is no where near the top of the dirtiest list.

Operation Shutdown · 01-31-2008, 01:27 PM

Just for fun, I decided to throw together a mid-season projection on how the playoff seeds will end up. Keep in mind that I'm trying to pick the actual seeds, so no, I don't think that any time in the southeast is going to be the 3rd best team in the Eastern Conference. In fact, for fun, I'll throw in predicted point totals.

Eastern Conference:
1 Ottawa - 109 points
2 Philadelphia - 103 points
3 Washington - 83 points
4 Montreal - 103 points
5 New Jersey - 96 points
6 Buffalo - 93 points
7 Pittsburgh - 92 points
8 Boston - 89 points
9 NY Rangers - 85 points
10 Carolina - 84 points
11 NY Islanders - 82 points
12 Florida - 79 points
13 Toronto - 77 points
14 Atlanta - 75 points
15 Tampa Bay - 74 points

Western Conference:
1 Detroit - 128 points
2 Dallas - 100 points
3 Vancouver - 94 points
4 San Jose - 99 points
5 Minnesota - 93 points
6 Calgary - 92 points
7 Colorado - 91 points
8 Anaheim - 90 points
9 Phoenix - 89 points
10 Nashville - 88 points
11 Columbus - 87 points
12 St. Louis - 85 points
13 Chicago - 84 points
14 Edmonton - 78 points
15 Los Angeles - 74 points

Long_Long_Name · 01-31-2008, 01:31 PM

Operation Shutdown, Jonzard showed me this, you've probably seen it, but here it is anyway: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOrvdvczpEA .

Maxime Talbot is awful

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Starshadow · 01-31-2008, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Operation Shutdown

Actually, watching the play, it's doubtful whether Ruutu was intending to take out his knee. IMO, he saw Kovalchuk was exposed and went for a hit, but Kovalchuk saw him at the last minute and moved but not quite enough.

FWIW, for all the Pens games that I watch, I really don't see Ruutu as that dirty of a player. Sure, he looks to take advantage of guys that don't skate with their heads up at times and always finishes off his checks, but he rarely does anything beyond that. On the totem pole of vile enforcers, Ruutu is no where near the top of the dirtiest list.

I agree with all of that.

LLN, that is one of the greatest athlete commercials ever!

Armstrong and Talbot are both crazy and too funny.

marc · 02-02-2008, 08:49 PM

It's possible that I'm being overly dramatic here but the Blue Jackets are pretty much choking coming out of the gates here after the AS break.

marc · 02-02-2008, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Operation Shutdown

Just for fun, I decided to throw together a mid-season projection on how the playoff seeds will end up. Keep in mind that I'm trying to pick the actual seeds, so no, I don't think that any time in the southeast is going to be the 3rd best team in the Eastern Conference. In fact, for fun, I'll throw in predicted point totals.

Eastern Conference:
1 Ottawa - 109 points
2 Philadelphia - 103 points
3 Washington - 83 points
4 Montreal - 103 points
5 New Jersey - 96 points
6 Buffalo - 93 points
7 Pittsburgh - 92 points
8 Boston - 89 points
9 NY Rangers - 85 points
10 Carolina - 84 points
11 NY Islanders - 82 points
12 Florida - 79 points
13 Toronto - 77 points
14 Atlanta - 75 points
15 Tampa Bay - 74 points

Western Conference:
1 Detroit - 128 points
2 Dallas - 100 points
3 Vancouver - 94 points
4 San Jose - 99 points
5 Minnesota - 93 points
6 Calgary - 92 points
7 Colorado - 91 points
8 Anaheim - 90 points
9 Phoenix - 89 points
10 Nashville - 88 points
11 Columbus - 87 points
12 St. Louis - 85 points
13 Chicago - 84 points
14 Edmonton - 78 points
15 Los Angeles - 74 points

As a Flyers fan, I'm better off pulling for them to finish 6th than to win the damn divison, how sad is that?

Ridiculous that the Southeast winner is going to get a 3 seed.

Zoso1515 · 02-02-2008, 09:05 PM

I think fan interest is waning, they need another lockout to get back in the news.

marc · 02-02-2008, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoso1515

I think fan interest is waning, they need another lockout to get back in the news.

HA!

Yeah the last one did wonders for their TV contract.

Zoso1515 · 02-02-2008, 09:12 PM

I haven't been to a wings game all year

. The last one I went to, those idiots booed Sergei Federov.

marc · 02-02-2008, 09:15 PM

You think the Wings will be able to handle the 8 seed this time around?

Zoso1515 · 02-02-2008, 09:19 PM

Meh, even given their first round struggles, they have been the class of the NHL for almost 15 years now and show no signs of slowing down.

marc · 02-02-2008, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoso1515

Meh, even given their first round struggles, they have been the class of the NHL for almost 15 years now and show no signs of slowing down.

No argument here.

I'm a Flyers fan so I can't really talk about playoff choke jobs.

01-26-2008, 08:25 PM	#704
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01-31-2008, 12:01 PM	#709
Operation Shutdown All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 912	Actually, watching the play, it's doubtful whether Ruutu was intending to take out his knee. IMO, he saw Kovalchuk was exposed and went for a hit, but Kovalchuk saw him at the last minute and moved but not quite enough. FWIW, for all the Pens games that I watch, I really don't see Ruutu as that dirty of a player. Sure, he looks to take advantage of guys that don't skate with their heads up at times and always finishes off his checks, but he rarely does anything beyond that. On the totem pole of vile enforcers, Ruutu is no where near the top of the dirtiest list. __________________ "And Shepherds we shall be, For thee, my Lord, for thee. Power hath descended forth from Thy hand, Our feet may swiftly carry out Thy commands. So we shall flow a river forth to Thee, And teeming with souls shall it ever be. In Nomeni Patri Et Fili Spiritus Sancti."

01-31-2008, 01:27 PM	#710
Operation Shutdown All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 912	Just for fun, I decided to throw together a mid-season projection on how the playoff seeds will end up. Keep in mind that I'm trying to pick the actual seeds, so no, I don't think that any time in the southeast is going to be the 3rd best team in the Eastern Conference. In fact, for fun, I'll throw in predicted point totals. Eastern Conference: 1 Ottawa - 109 points 2 Philadelphia - 103 points 3 Washington - 83 points 4 Montreal - 103 points 5 New Jersey - 96 points 6 Buffalo - 93 points 7 Pittsburgh - 92 points 8 Boston - 89 points 9 NY Rangers - 85 points 10 Carolina - 84 points 11 NY Islanders - 82 points 12 Florida - 79 points 13 Toronto - 77 points 14 Atlanta - 75 points 15 Tampa Bay - 74 points Western Conference: 1 Detroit - 128 points 2 Dallas - 100 points 3 Vancouver - 94 points 4 San Jose - 99 points 5 Minnesota - 93 points 6 Calgary - 92 points 7 Colorado - 91 points 8 Anaheim - 90 points 9 Phoenix - 89 points 10 Nashville - 88 points 11 Columbus - 87 points 12 St. Louis - 85 points 13 Chicago - 84 points 14 Edmonton - 78 points 15 Los Angeles - 74 points __________________ "And Shepherds we shall be, For thee, my Lord, for thee. Power hath descended forth from Thy hand, Our feet may swiftly carry out Thy commands. So we shall flow a river forth to Thee, And teeming with souls shall it ever be. In Nomeni Patri Et Fili Spiritus Sancti."

01-31-2008, 01:31 PM	#711
Long_Long_Name Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Montréal Posts: 7,065	Operation Shutdown, Jonzard showed me this, you've probably seen it, but here it is anyway: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOrvdvczpEA . Maxime Talbot is awful . __________________ Beta Baseball. Join it!

02-02-2008, 08:49 PM	#713
marc Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 7,505	It's possible that I'm being overly dramatic here but the Blue Jackets are pretty much choking coming out of the gates here after the AS break. __________________

01-31-2008, 02:16 AM	#708
Kekkonen All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Putting the 'in' in Finland Posts: 739	Jarkko Ruutu 'accidentally' takes out Kovalchuk's knee. I'm not a big Kovalchuk (or Atlanta) fan, but Jesus I hate J. Ruutu.

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Zoso1515 Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 507 Infractions: 0/2 (2)	I think fan interest is waning, they need another lockout to get back in the news.

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Zoso1515 Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 507 Infractions: 0/2 (2)	I haven't been to a wings game all year . The last one I went to, those idiots booed Sergei Federov.

02-02-2008, 09:15 PM	#718
marc Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 7,505	You think the Wings will be able to handle the 8 seed this time around? __________________

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Zoso1515 Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 507 Infractions: 0/2 (2)	Meh, even given their first round struggles, they have been the class of the NHL for almost 15 years now and show no signs of slowing down.