NHL Thread

Thom Yorke · 02-05-2014, 05:55 PM

So Stamkos is a no-go, which sucks. Knowing how much Canada loves to cater to Crosby, I think we'll be seeing Neal added to the team, especially considering the rivalry Crosby/Giroux have...

Everyone is saying MSL, but I just don't see it happening. They just lost a top sniper, and adding MSL would just be adding another playmaker. Giroux would be as well, but his size isn't as much of an issue as MSL's is (which Canada obviously cares a lot about).

Neal is left-handed which isn't ideal, but I expect them to go with him (chemistry, size, sniping ability). I think Seguin could be a good choice. He plays a lot like Stamkos, is a very good skater for the big ice, and is actually right-handed. Chemistry with Bergeron and Benn too.

Ninetales · 02-05-2014, 08:02 PM

Id bring Joe Thornton if it was up to me but that wont happen which is too bad. None of the potential picks are bad but id probably choose St. Louis over the rest.

Taxman · 02-07-2014, 12:14 PM

Both Filppula and Koivu are out. ****.

Thom Yorke · 02-07-2014, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Taxman

Both Filppula and Koivu are out. ****.

That's a deathblow if I've ever seen one.

Thom Yorke · 02-09-2014, 01:53 AM

I could watch that all day. Kind of sad that this is the kind of D you can play and still win the Norris. The voters need to get back to voting for the award how it's supposed to be voted on.

Ninetales · 02-09-2014, 02:52 AM

are you serious right now??? oh man im pissed. karlsson is literally top 3 dmen in the league jesus he makes everyone around him better. What do you want him to do there? not respect the shot and block the goalie? you gotta be kidding me. I just.. wow. Bergeron is top 5 centres in the game and he scores on one of the best dman and you blame karlsson wow. Heres a fun Cowen moment to enjoy

Thom Yorke · 02-09-2014, 09:59 AM

Wait, what? He has to be aggressive in that situation. He has to step up on Bergeron and make a play. He completely bit on the fake and then made one of the most half-assed attempts to disrupt the play after Bergeron had blown past him. I know you're a fan of Subban, and while I was never in favour of him winning the Norris either, Karlsson makes Subban look amazing defensively. It's an award I won't be able to take seriously until they get back on track with voting. The last 3 winners have been very questionable.

Burning Down · 02-09-2014, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Thom Yorke

I could watch that all day. Kind of sad that this is the kind of D you can play and still win the Norris. The voters need to get back to voting for the award how it's supposed to be voted on.

Yeah wow, that's embarrassing.

Ninetales · 02-09-2014, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Thom Yorke

Wait, what? He has to be aggressive in that situation. He has to step up on Bergeron and make a play. He completely bit on the fake and then made one of the most half-assed attempts to disrupt the play after Bergeron had blown past him. I know you're a fan of Subban, and while I was never in favour of him winning the Norris either, Karlsson makes Subban look amazing defensively. It's an award I won't be able to take seriously until they get back on track with voting. The last 3 winners have been very questionable.

who should win the norris then?

Laces Out Dan! · 02-09-2014, 01:24 PM

Shea Weber or Duncan Keith...every single year.

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Laces Out Dan! I love Puck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: British Columbia Posts: 4,614	Shea Weber or Duncan Keith...every single year. __________________ We are entirely smooth, We admit to the truth, We are the best at what we do.

02-05-2014, 05:55 PM	#1661 (permalink)
Thom Yorke Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,848	So Stamkos is a no-go, which sucks. Knowing how much Canada loves to cater to Crosby, I think we'll be seeing Neal added to the team, especially considering the rivalry Crosby/Giroux have... Everyone is saying MSL, but I just don't see it happening. They just lost a top sniper, and adding MSL would just be adding another playmaker. Giroux would be as well, but his size isn't as much of an issue as MSL's is (which Canada obviously cares a lot about). Neal is left-handed which isn't ideal, but I expect them to go with him (chemistry, size, sniping ability). I think Seguin could be a good choice. He plays a lot like Stamkos, is a very good skater for the big ice, and is actually right-handed. Chemistry with Bergeron and Benn too.

02-05-2014, 08:02 PM	#1662 (permalink)
Ninetales Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: livin wild Posts: 2,179	Id bring Joe Thornton if it was up to me but that wont happen which is too bad. None of the potential picks are bad but id probably choose St. Louis over the rest.

02-09-2014, 01:53 AM	#1665 (permalink)
Thom Yorke Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,848	I could watch that all day. Kind of sad that this is the kind of D you can play and still win the Norris. The voters need to get back to voting for the award how it's supposed to be voted on.

02-09-2014, 02:52 AM	#1666 (permalink)
Ninetales Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: livin wild Posts: 2,179	are you serious right now??? oh man im pissed. karlsson is literally top 3 dmen in the league jesus he makes everyone around him better. What do you want him to do there? not respect the shot and block the goalie? you gotta be kidding me. I just.. wow. Bergeron is top 5 centres in the game and he scores on one of the best dman and you blame karlsson wow. Heres a fun Cowen moment to enjoy

02-09-2014, 09:59 AM	#1667 (permalink)
Thom Yorke Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,848	Wait, what? He has to be aggressive in that situation. He has to step up on Bergeron and make a play. He completely bit on the fake and then made one of the most half-assed attempts to disrupt the play after Bergeron had blown past him. I know you're a fan of Subban, and while I was never in favour of him winning the Norris either, Karlsson makes Subban look amazing defensively. It's an award I won't be able to take seriously until they get back on track with voting. The last 3 winners have been very questionable.