*** SUPER DUPER OFFICIAL NHL 2011-2012 Season Thread***

[Mac_xX]

So, Shanahan suspends MacArthur for two games because he scrapped Abdeldiver in the head.



Meanwhile Malone hammers Campoli in the head (ala Cooke on Savard) and gets nothing?



fail

IMO Campoli moved more than Malone aimed for the head. Campoli lost the puck a bit there and stretched out for it rather than skate for it and take a hit. I guess he thought MacArthur actually aimed for the head.

[thegenerel]

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I bought this for you

[brandon2743]

@NYP_Brooksie: BREAKING NEWS FROM STOCKHOLM: RANGERS WILL WAIVE SEAN AVERY

[KraftDanner]

Go Leafs Go



Eastern Conference Standings prediction:
1) Washington
2) Pittsburgh
3) Boston
4) NYR
5) Tampa
6) Philly
7) Buffalo
8) Leafs
9) Habs

lol at Habs out of the playoffs but the Leafs make it

[compan]

lol at Habs out of the playoffs but the Leafs make it

Id love the Habs to miss the playoffs, but that scenario is just not likely lol

[FP7]

lol at Habs out of the playoffs but the Leafs make it

Agreed, I also think Philly will be higher then 6th place. Haven't really kept up with the Bruins off season moves, I've heard their roster suffered a bit this off season, true?

[TheGoldenGoal87]

lol at Habs out of the playoffs but the Leafs make it

Montreal's defence is questionable and they need Cammalleri and Gomez to improve to keep up with the other teams in the division, Habs are by no means a lock for the playoffs IMO. I believe it will be a battle between Leafs/Habs/Carolina for the 8th spot.

[Mac_xX]

Montreal's defence is questionable and they need Cammalleri and Gomez to improve to keep up with the other teams in the division, Habs are by no means a lock for the playoffs IMO. I believe it will be a battle between Leafs/Habs/Carolina for the 8th spot.

Agreed. Leafs are dependent on Reimer. If he blows, they don't make the playoffs.

[compan]

Agreed, I also think Philly will be higher then 6th place. Haven't really kept up with the Bruins off season moves, I've heard their roster suffered a bit this off season, true?

They lost Ryder, Recchi, Kaberle and added Corvo. Ryder will likely be replaced by Pouliot with a chance of a prospect. Corvo will be better for us than Kaberle I'm sure. Seguin has looked like a man possessed this pre-season. I don't think they will end up taking that big of a hit with Seguin's progress and another Lucic-Krejci-Horton year together.

[Criisp]

lol at Habs out of the playoffs but the Leafs make it

Typical Leafs fan bro. Errr year their fans pick them to make the playoffs.

They lost Ryder, Recchi, Kaberle and added Corvo. Ryder will likely be replaced by Pouliot with a chance of a prospect. Corvo will be better for us than Kaberle I'm sure. Seguin has looked like a man possessed this pre-season. I don't think they will end up taking that big of a hit with Seguin's progress and another Lucic-Krejci-Horton year together.

The talent is there no question but is the motivation?

[brandon2743]

TSNBobMcKenzie Bob McKenzie
TOR acquires Steckel from NJD for 4th rder. Leafs see Steckel as 4th line C, like his faceoff prowess. Might push Dupuis out but not yet.

[lnels]

in.

sens are more likely to make it than leafs.

and hopefully the nba locks out so the nhl gets more play.

[VTheKing]

in.

sens are more likely to make it than leafs.

and hopefully the nba locks out so the nhl gets more play.

"It" as in "the draft lottery"? Sens have arguably the worst forward crops in the league and a blue line that can't play defense. They obviously have a good future ahead of them but right now they're pretty much a lock for a Top 5 pick.

[LVI]

In.

Oilers4thecup.

I can only wish

inb4 another lottery season for the Oilers.

Negged!. We'll finish 11th in the west.

[FP7]

They lost Ryder, Recchi, Kaberle and added Corvo. Ryder will likely be replaced by Pouliot with a chance of a prospect. Corvo will be better for us than Kaberle I'm sure. Seguin has looked like a man possessed this pre-season. I don't think they will end up taking that big of a hit with Seguin's progress and another Lucic-Krejci-Horton year together.

Seems like they did just fine this off season actually, as Criisp said, let's see if the motivation and desire is still there.

[Vandamwtc]

Anyone handy with photoshop? Got a job for you, pm me.. will send measly reps.

[EastCoastNiner]

Seems like they did just fine this off season actually, as Criisp said, let's see if the motivation and desire is still there.

They will be perfectly fine. Rask looked excellent during the pre-season as well which bodes well for the Bruins.

I'm really interested to see how Pouliot performs because during the pre-season he showed signs of why he was such a high draft pick before. He could make a big difference this season.

Also, Seguin has looked much better, and should have a very good season.

The Bruins are one team where I don't think you can question their motivation. With players like Chara, Bergeron, and Thomas leading the way, it is very hard to question that teams motivation. Those players want to win, and so does the rest of the team.

[Dayvan]

Negged!. We'll finish 11th in the west.

I don't see it Gagner, Whitney, and Smid already hurt. Looking at our defense reminds me of late last season.

And that was an awful, ugly, horrible time to be an Oilers fan.

[Mac_xX]

They will be perfectly fine. Rask looked excellent during the pre-season as well which bodes well for the Bruins.

I'm really interested to see how Pouliot performs because during the pre-season he showed signs of why he was such a high draft pick before. He could make a big difference this season.

Also, Seguin has looked much better, and should have a very good season.

The Bruins are one team where I don't think you can question their motivation. With players like Chara, Bergeron, and Thomas leading the way, it is very hard to question that teams motivation. Those players want to win, and so does the rest of the team.

Rask is going to want to gtfo of Boston about half way through the season I think, same with Schneider in Vancouver. Both are easily number 1's on a number of teams right now.

[EastCoastNiner]

Rask is going to want to gtfo of Boston about half way through the season I think, same with Schneider in Vancouver. Both are easily number 1's on a number of teams right now.

Well, Rask is an RFA, so he doesn't have much of a choice......

[Mac_xX]

Well, Rask is an RFA, so he doesn't have much of a choice......

Exactly, same with Schneider. Could help an 8/9th placed team tremendously.

[Iron121]

hate the thread title....


But it begins here boys, after a summer of heart ache and me crying my self to sleep on June 15th and nearly drinking myself till death it all starts over. EA may have pens and hawks in the finals but FUK THAT!!! HERE WE GO!!!!!!!!!!

[Dayvan]

hate the thread title....


But it begins here boys, after a summer of heart ache and me crying on June 15th and crying myself to sleep. EA may have pens and hawks in the finals but FUK THAT!!! HERE WE GO!!!!!!!!!!

Strong use of the Lokomotiv Yarsoslavl memorial video song.

[badabing81]

[Huse]

can't wait for the game tonight, philly should be scurred

[Huse]

Rask is going to want to gtfo of Boston about half way through the season I think, same with Schneider in Vancouver. Both are easily number 1's on a number of teams right now.

meh rask will get plenty of time to play this year. thomas is 37 and they obviously want him to be on top of his game for the playoffs. I'd guess it'll be a 50/50 split

[jawnzer]

Holy ****, the score's over view of the western conference is ****ing funny. They guaranteed 7 teams will make the play off, without a doubt and Vancouver will sweep the first team they see and go to the cup.

[predator187]

Oilers are going to light **** up this year.

[DemLatsSoClose]

Can't wait for tonight GO FLYERS!

[z-iron]