NHL Thread

Thrice · 02-21-2011, 07:50 PM

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We're playing right now with only just one opening day Dman left. Hamhuis, Bieksa, Ballard, Edler, and Alberts all out. Salo came back at a very opportune time, and Tanev has done more than hold his weight since being called up. The late season collapse of our blue line is nothing new as a canucks fan...hopefully we heal up well before playoffs. Cause this is our year !!!

At the beginning of the year I did a full bracket, hac the Nucks taking the west, but losing to the sabres in the finals.

Laces Out Dan! · 02-21-2011, 08:20 PM

When Miller plays the way hes capable, The Sabres become a serious contender, especially post season. Myers is an incredible talent as well.

Thrice · 02-21-2011, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Laces Out Dan!

When Miller plays the way hes capable, The Sabres become a serious contender, especially post season. Myers is an incredible talent as well.

Yeah buddy, put that defense with the Sedins and you have a dynasty.

Laces Out Dan! · 02-21-2011, 08:28 PM

I'll take my back end over yours still when we're healthy

Thrice · 02-21-2011, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Laces Out Dan!

I'll take my back end over yours still when we're healthy

This year, yes. I don't like the idea of getting rid of solid D men (Toni Lydman/Henrick Tallinder) in exchange for a goal scoring slop (Jordan Leopold). Buffalo leads the league in SHGA because they put out 4 forwards and Leopold. Leo is a turnover king, and even Myers has had at least 2 that cost them the game.

Jesus! Lydman is a +25 right now.

Burning Down · 02-21-2011, 08:37 PM

I generally hate talking about the Leafs and haven't been following them, because they suck, but Burke traded Tomas Kaberle to Boston, for a first round pick I think. I was almost certain that guy would finish his career here.

Laces Out Dan! · 02-21-2011, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Thrice

This year, yes. I don't like the idea of getting rid of solid D men (Toni Lydman/Henrick Tallinder) in exchange for a goal scoring slop (Jordan Leopold). Buffalo leads the league in SHGA because they put out 4 forwards and Leopold. Leo is a turnover king, and even Myers has had at least 2 that cost them the game.

Jesus! Lydman is a +25 right now.

yeaa, at one point Bieksa was leading the league in + - but hes out now. And when he went out, he was sittin at +26...not to one up Lydman or anything haha

EDIT: Apparently Bieksas +26 is still league leading.

Laces Out Dan! · 02-21-2011, 10:46 PM

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I generally hate talking about the Leafs and haven't been following them, because they suck, but Burke traded Tomas Kaberle to Boston, for a first round pick I think. I was almost certain that guy would finish his career here.

You gotta just keep your head up and look at the guys that are putting in the effort to try and get better and make it possible to rebuild. Case and point, Colby Armstrong. Guys a beauty.

pourmeanother · 02-24-2011, 09:00 PM

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I generally hate talking about the Leafs and haven't been following them, because they suck, but Burke traded Tomas Kaberle to Boston, for a first round pick I think. I was almost certain that guy would finish his career here.

You should start paying attention to this team again... if they hold on tonight they are 4 points out of the playoffs. Not sure how often they are paired, but MacArthur-Grabovski-Kulemin is a great young combination. They are young, contribute across the board, and (mostly) are + on a team that has allowed considerably more goals than they've scored this year. Also, Luke Schenn is a beast in the making... been watching him for fantasy hockey purposes, and the kid is flirting with top 10 in the league for both blocked shots and hits. His point totals ought to see a boost now that he's expected to move the puck a little more with Kaberle gone. Your team is not that bad this season, and has youth in all places. Consistency out of Kessel and health out of the netminders and you've got a playoff team this season.

Laces Out Dan! · 02-24-2011, 09:37 PM

And lets not forget the incredibly bright future that Kadri may possibly have. I think as soon as he sorta grows up and becomes a little more suited for the NHL, he can be a serious force in the top 6.

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Laces Out Dan! I love Puck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: British Columbia Posts: 4,614	And lets not forget the incredibly bright future that Kadri may possibly have. I think as soon as he sorta grows up and becomes a little more suited for the NHL, he can be a serious force in the top 6. __________________ We are entirely smooth, We admit to the truth, We are the best at what we do.

02-21-2011, 08:37 PM	#776 (permalink)
Burning Down The Music Guru. Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Beyond the Wall Posts: 4,858	I generally hate talking about the Leafs and haven't been following them, because they suck, but Burke traded Tomas Kaberle to Boston, for a first round pick I think. I was almost certain that guy would finish his career here.