Hockey anyone?

EarlVonTapia · 01-09-2013, 11:16 AM

The lockout is finally over, and we'll be seeing some NHL action soon. Anyone here a hockey fan?

I'm a Canucks fan myself.

So how about them Leafs?

bluenose · 01-09-2013, 01:43 PM

The lockout and resulting negotiations which dragged on needlessly won't endear too many fans. I would like to say I'll boycott watching the games but it's Canada, it's winter, and it's hockey so I'll be there in front of the T.V.. Go Habs!

Regards

K-9 · 01-09-2013, 02:02 PM

Are they adding more playoff teams because of the shortened year? Heck, they already have a lot, so there could be some really bad teams playing in the playoffs this year.

redrockcoulee · 01-09-2013, 02:37 PM

SI I think it is picked the Oilers as third best team in the leaque and the Leafs have already fired their GM. If a good product is put on the ice there will be fans. Coach's Corner is the main reason we do NOT have HD TV

EarlVonTapia · 01-09-2013, 04:02 PM

Originally posted by K-9

Are they adding more playoff teams because of the shortened year? Heck, they already have a lot, so there could be some really bad teams playing in the playoffs this year.

With the shortened season I think the playoffs will be a crapshoot as to who gets in. Hot streaks and cold streaks make even more of a difference now. There is no more "catching up", there is no room for bad games. Every game counts.

A team that probably won't make it into the playoffs in an 82 game schedule might squeak in if they get a hot start and hang on with their fingernails (looking at you Leafs!). Likewise, perennial contenders that can sometimes have slow starts (*cough* Canucks *cough*) could be in trouble if they don't wake up in time.

Should make an exciting season.

reeftool · 01-09-2013, 11:29 PM

I'm glad they finally got things settled even though I don't watch much NHL. Our Adirondack/Glens Falls Phanotms AHL minor league team wasn't affected and of course, college hockey is huge in upstate NY.

dcBear78 · 01-10-2013, 05:57 AM

I'm Australian, and love my hockey. Can't wait for them to start up again. Sad the Winter Classic was a victim.

**jpzk** · 01-10-2013, 07:30 AM

Originally posted by EarlVonTapia

The lockout is finally over, and we'll be seeing some NHL action soon. Anyone here a hockey fan?

I'm a Canucks fan myself.

So how about them Leafs?

Lockout is over, and I am happy to see that we'll have a half-season.

By the way, Luongo will likely end up in Toronto ... being replaced by Cory Schneider. A good deal?
Oh, and I saw that the Sedin sisters are back in town there too.

(just joking , I actually like those brothers).

Over here in the East, it is the Habs vs. Maple Leafs on the 19th ... should be good.
Hopefully, the Habs will do a bit better this year.
None of those teams are on my "favorite" list: I have given up on choosing a "fan team" ever since the advent of the "free agent" market ... no more legacy team out there.

And ... I am still waiting for the Nordiques' come back!

JP

cardinal43 · 01-10-2013, 12:10 PM

Caps! Caps! Caps!

troika · 01-10-2013, 12:16 PM

Bettman is a troll. I think he and David Stern should be forced to live in Biosphere 2 together with an underfed pack of wolverines. Now there's a reality TV show I would watch!

I'm one of those people who would love to boycott to avoid putting any more money in his pocket and I wouldn't say I'm excited, but I know the first time the puck drops I'll be back on board.

GO Canucks!

01-09-2013, 11:16 AM	#1
EarlVonTapia Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Vancouver Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,207	Hockey anyone? The lockout is finally over, and we'll be seeing some NHL action soon. Anyone here a hockey fan? I'm a Canucks fan myself. So how about them Leafs?

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01-09-2013, 01:43 PM	#2
bluenose Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: S. Ontario Posts: 227	The lockout and resulting negotiations which dragged on needlessly won't endear too many fans. I would like to say I'll boycott watching the games but it's Canada, it's winter, and it's hockey so I'll be there in front of the T.V.. Go Habs! Regards

01-09-2013, 02:02 PM	#3
K-9 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,971	Are they adding more playoff teams because of the shortened year? Heck, they already have a lot, so there could be some really bad teams playing in the playoffs this year.

01-09-2013, 02:37 PM	#4
redrockcoulee Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Medicine Hat Posts: 2,306	SI I think it is picked the Oilers as third best team in the leaque and the Leafs have already fired their GM. If a good product is put on the ice there will be fans. Coach's Corner is the main reason we do NOT have HD TV

01-09-2013, 04:02 PM	#5
EarlVonTapia Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Vancouver Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,207 Original Poster	Originally posted by K-9 Are they adding more playoff teams because of the shortened year? Heck, they already have a lot, so there could be some really bad teams playing in the playoffs this year. With the shortened season I think the playoffs will be a crapshoot as to who gets in. Hot streaks and cold streaks make even more of a difference now. There is no more "catching up", there is no room for bad games. Every game counts. A team that probably won't make it into the playoffs in an 82 game schedule might squeak in if they get a hot start and hang on with their fingernails (looking at you Leafs!). Likewise, perennial contenders that can sometimes have slow starts (cough Canucks cough) could be in trouble if they don't wake up in time. Should make an exciting season.

01-09-2013, 11:29 PM	#6
reeftool Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Upstate New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,554	I'm glad they finally got things settled even though I don't watch much NHL. Our Adirondack/Glens Falls Phanotms AHL minor league team wasn't affected and of course, college hockey is huge in upstate NY.

01-10-2013, 05:57 AM	#7
dcBear78 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Gladstone, QLD Photos: Gallery Posts: 823	I'm Australian, and love my hockey. Can't wait for them to start up again. Sad the Winter Classic was a victim.

01-10-2013, 07:30 AM	#8
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Originally posted by EarlVonTapia The lockout is finally over, and we'll be seeing some NHL action soon. Anyone here a hockey fan? I'm a Canucks fan myself. So how about them Leafs? Lockout is over, and I am happy to see that we'll have a half-season. By the way, Luongo will likely end up in Toronto ... being replaced by Cory Schneider. A good deal? Oh, and I saw that the Sedin sisters are back in town there too. (just joking , I actually like those brothers). Over here in the East, it is the Habs vs. Maple Leafs on the 19th ... should be good. Hopefully, the Habs will do a bit better this year. None of those teams are on my "favorite" list: I have given up on choosing a "fan team" ever since the advent of the "free agent" market ... no more legacy team out there. And ... I am still waiting for the Nordiques' come back! JP

01-10-2013, 12:10 PM	#9
cardinal43 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,412	Caps! Caps! Caps!

01-10-2013, 12:16 PM	#10
troika Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Seattle, WA USA Posts: 1,753	Bettman is a troll. I think he and David Stern should be forced to live in Biosphere 2 together with an underfed pack of wolverines. Now there's a reality TV show I would watch! I'm one of those people who would love to boycott to avoid putting any more money in his pocket and I wouldn't say I'm excited, but I know the first time the puck drops I'll be back on board. GO Canucks!