2013/14 Random NHL Chatter

• Classyposter58

  

  Laley23;1600136 wrote:He is quickly becoming a star. But just watching last year you knew it was coming at some point.

  I didn't expect this though. He's playing at a 45 goal pace, too bad he started the season in Grand Rapids. I swear our GM is the worst when it comes to personnel, incredible drafter, but terrible at managing the current roster. No way guys like Samuelsson and Cleary should have played over these young guys
• Classyposter58

  

  Also great day for our prospects as Anthony Mantha was selected as the QMJHL MVP and Ryan Sproul was named CHL Defenseman of the Year. Mantha is 19 and 6'4 190, 20th overall pick from last years draft, had 57 goals and 63 assists in 57 games this season. It's incredible the amount of young talent the Wings have, I didn't think we would be able to reload again but sure enough it's happening
• Raw Dawgin' it

  

  Classyposter58;1600367 wrote:Also great day for our prospects as Anthony Mantha was selected as the QMJHL MVP and Ryan Sproul was named CHL Defenseman of the Year. Mantha is 19 and 6'4 190, 20th overall pick from last years draft, had 57 goals and 63 assists in 57 games this season. It's incredible the amount of young talent the Wings have, I didn't think we would be able to reload again but sure enough it's happening

  I assume this is right about intramural club teams, not impressed.
• Classyposter58

  

  Raw Dawgin' it;1600486 wrote:I assume this is right about intramural club teams, not impressed.

  Canadian juniors? Same league Crosby started in
• Classyposter58

  

  23! 23! Greatest playoff streak in sports is about to continue
• Raw Dawgin' it

  

  Classyposter58;1603071 wrote:23! 23! Greatest playoff streak in sports is about to continue

  I've never wanted Washington to win out and the Wings to choke as bad as I do right now.
• Classyposter58

  

  Clinched! The field is now set
• Midstate01

  

  Clinched with a loss? Good job.
• Heretic

  

  Midstate01;1603434 wrote:Clinched with a loss? Good job.

  Well, it was an overtime loss, which has been what Detroit's done best this year, so it is kind of fitting.
• lakeflyerMike

  

  Heretic;1603503 wrote:Well, it was an overtime loss, which has been what Detroit's done best this year, so it is kind of fitting.

  Good thing for the Wings they dont use shootouts in the playoffs
• lakeflyerMike

  

  Classyposter58;1603071 wrote:23! 23! Greatest playoff streak in sports is about to continue

  Currently in sports, there still 5 years from tying the NHL record for longest streak
• Heretic

  

  lakeflyerMike;1603595 wrote:Good thing for the Wings they dont use shootouts in the playoffs

  Well, I think with OT losses, you get a point if you lose either in the brief OT period or the shootout, right? I know Detroit got 15 points solely because they were good enough to take teams to OT before losing, which makes the only difference between them and also-rans like Toronto being how they were competent enough to avoid losing before regulation ended.
  
  So I'm not sure if just the elimination of shootouts will be enough to help them. There is a chance, regardless, that the games will go into extra time. And then they are doomed.
• queencitybuckeye

  They can reserve tee times for any time after game 5.
• Laley23

  

  I know everyone is hating because its Classy, but Detroit has been playing very well since they have given the young guys more of a role.
  
  Pittsburgh or Boston will be tough though. They need(ed) the 5th/6th seed.
  
  Also, I think they are 5-6 in OT, not counting the shootout. They are just terrible in shootouts, pretty average in OT.
• sportchampps

  Bluejackets have been beating Detroit pretty easily the last 10 times they have played. I think their record is like 8-1-1 vs the redwings
• Laley23

  

  sportchampps;1603745 wrote:Bluejackets have been beating Detroit pretty easily the last 10 times they have played. I think their record is like 8-1-1 vs the redwings

  Highly doubtful they match-up. Wouldnt they both have to get to the CF?
• Classyposter58

  

  Laley23;1603747 wrote:Highly doubtful they match-up. Wouldnt they both have to get to the CF?

  Yeah since they're the lowest seeds. Red Wings swept Columbus in the Bluejackets only playoff appearance ever. Just glad Ken Holland get made to look like a fool bringing back all those shitty veterans. Not only were those youngsters clearly ready, it made for actually watchable hockey instead of that crap early on. Still Detroit needs a healthy Zetterberg and Datsyuk to make a true run at it, as the Olympics showed Dats in shape can absolutely dominate.
  
  Just look at least season though, beat Anaheim in 7 and lost in Game 7 of OT to the eventually Stanley Cup champs and had a 3-1 lead on Chicago actually. I think they can do it, heck anyone can once in
• Raw Dawgin' it

  

  Classy, avatar bet?
  
  I'm taking the Bruins in 7. Definitely isn't a true 1-8 match up.
• TedSheckler

  

  I <3 Teemu
  
  [video=youtube;ASOF8fOiNVk][/video]
• Classyposter58

  

  Raw Dawgin' it;1604732 wrote:Classy, avatar bet?
  
  I'm taking the Bruins in 7. Definitely isn't a true 1-8 match up.

  Eh idk we'll see. But yeah Datsyuk has looked awesome lately, should be an entertaining series to say the least
• Raw Dawgin' it

  

  Classyposter58;1604839 wrote:Eh idk we'll see. But yeah Datsyuk has looked awesome lately, should be an entertaining series to say the least

  So bet? Winner picks the losers avatar until the playoffs are over.
• End of Line

  

  Just hope you two are able to handle it better than Rock_Knute did.
• slingshot4ever

  St Louis Chicago will be the best 1st round series.
• TedSheckler

  

  slingshot4ever;1605000 wrote:St Louis Chicago will be the best 1st round series.

  St. Louis has been playing like shit recently.
• Raw Dawgin' it

  

  End of Line;1604969 wrote:Just hope you two are able to handle it better than Rock_Knute did.

  i hope he handles it the same way lol.
  
  But seriously...Classy, avatar bet? You have until Friday.