Another Twothousandthirteen NHL Thread

Scottie · Post by **Scottie** » Sat Apr 06, 2013 3:01 pm

Luongo has been complaining about not having been traded (and the deadline is history). Front page of today's Toronto Sun:

kranepool · Post by **kranepool** » Sun Apr 07, 2013 7:59 am

Johnny Hotcakes · Post by **Johnny Hotcakes** » Sun Apr 07, 2013 11:35 pm

These are gorgeous.

rass · Post by **rass** » Mon Apr 08, 2013 6:11 am

Odd poses, though. Love the color vs colo(u)r look.

Nonlinear FC · Post by **Nonlinear FC** » Wed Apr 10, 2013 12:24 pm

Scottie wrote:If the playoffs started today . . . the Washington Capitals would be the #3 seed in the East. If there were no automatic bids for division winners, Washington would not qualify for the playoffs. They are 20 and 15 points behind the East's #1 and #2 seeds, 14 points behind the team they are seeded ahead of (Boston), and not among the top eight teams in their conference.

Yep, pretty good argument for realignment.

That said, was nice to see the Caps go up to Montreal and make a case they belong on the ice against teams outside of the SE.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Wed Apr 10, 2013 1:13 pm

Last year to fight not to get the 5th seed.

Gunpowder · Post by **Gunpowder** » Wed Apr 10, 2013 2:10 pm

So in a lot of years, you can probably argue that the best seed to have is the 6th seed? Is that even somewhat true? I'm just running hypotheticals through my head for no reason.

Scottie · Post by **Scottie** » Wed Apr 10, 2013 2:19 pm

Icepenis wrote:So in a lot of years, you can probably argue that the best seed to have is the 6th seed? Is that even somewhat true? I'm just running hypotheticals through my head for no reason.

It's a trade off. As a #6 seed you are giving up home ice advantage but you are (possibly) playing a weaker team. Even last year, #3 Florida was the 6th best team, points wise, in the East and ended up with home ice against a team (Devils) that had 8 more points. And Florida only finished 2 points ahead of the East's #8 seed (Ottawa); that's how close they were to finishing outside of the top eight and still being given the #3 seed.

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Wed Apr 10, 2013 2:21 pm

Icepenis wrote:So in a lot of years, you can probably argue that the best seed to have is the 6th seed? Is that even somewhat true? I'm just running hypotheticals through my head for no reason.

I think I'd prefer to be the first seed, if for no other reason than it means you have a good team. But seriously, no other league sees the regular playoff upsets that does the NHL. A couple year ago in one of the conferences, the 1, 2, 3 and 4 all lost in the first round to the 5, 6, 7 and 8. So, the seeds seem almost meaningless, once you're in.

Gunpowder · Post by **Gunpowder** » Wed Apr 10, 2013 2:28 pm

sancarlos wrote:
Icepenis wrote:So in a lot of years, you can probably argue that the best seed to have is the 6th seed? Is that even somewhat true? I'm just running hypotheticals through my head for no reason.
I think I'd prefer to be the first seed, if for no other reason than it means you have a good team. But seriously, no other league sees the regular playoff upsets that does the NHL. A couple year ago in one of the conferences, the 1, 2, 3 and 4 all lost in the first round to the 5, 6, 7 and 8. So, the seeds seem almost meaningless, once you're in.

I was thinking that the first seed runs into that 4-5 team, which arguably contain the 2nd or 3rd best teams most years.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Wed Apr 10, 2013 2:31 pm

I would imagine preference goes 1st, 2nd, 6th then 4th. 6th still below 1st and 2nd because of the playoff reseeding. Unless that went away too or something.

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Wed Apr 10, 2013 2:32 pm

SL - Aren't they re-seeding, in the subsequent rounds, now?

Speaking of playoffs, I'm enjoying watching the stretch run in the West. 4th-7th are essentially tied, and 9th-12th are also essentiall tied, and pretty close to 8th.

Gunpowder · Post by **Gunpowder** » Wed Apr 10, 2013 2:34 pm

Ahhhh. Didn't realize they were re-seeded.

Steve of phpBB · Post by **Steve of phpBB** » Wed Apr 10, 2013 2:42 pm

If the Hawks want to get that coveted 6th-seed, they better start losing now. They are only one or two games away from clinching the division.

It is really going to suck when they lose in the first round to fucking Detroit.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Thu Apr 11, 2013 10:32 am

Last night was a great "man, what a stupid setup" moment for the Rangers. Toronto sitting 5th, Rangers in the mix from 6th through 9th, and best case scenario was an OT that pushes Toronto into locking up 5th so we can max out and still not get above 6th.

rass · Post by **rass** » Thu Apr 11, 2013 8:18 pm

Crosby flew down to Tampa. I guess travelling with the team is a good thing.

ZMan · Post by **ZMan** » Fri Apr 12, 2013 12:22 am

The Isles are freaking on fire. 8-1-1 in last 9 games, and I think this game vs. Boston was one of their best played all year. They totally dominated in puck play, taking it off Bruins sticks with ease. Then they locked down the third period, getting decent offensive zone time, and playing solid D without playing like it's a 20 minute penalty kill.

Saturday night vs. the Rags, is going to be in-fucking-sane. That old barn is going to be shaking. I am so excited for J, this could be the type of game she remembers forever.

Hodor · Post by **Hodor** » Fri Apr 12, 2013 6:52 am

Hodor

TheHumanComa · Post by **TheHumanComa** » Sat Apr 13, 2013 2:29 pm

Bought this a week before the season started. Didn't expect it to cash out. but now it's looking good. Go Habs!

Scottie · Post by **Scottie** » Sat Apr 13, 2013 2:39 pm

That's why I don't play ProLine. The house's hold is far too high. So you got what? The Canadiens to win the Stanley Cup at 5-1 odds?

10-1 is more in keeping with Vegas, for example.

By the way, the BC version of ProLine gives you the Habs at 9-1.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Sat Apr 13, 2013 4:15 pm

Avatar bet on regulation tonight, Z? OT is a push.

kranepool · Post by **kranepool** » Sat Apr 13, 2013 8:38 pm

Total annihilation. Dominance from the first whistle. #NYR

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Sat Apr 13, 2013 8:50 pm

I called a 5-1 so I feel totally vindicated by a defenseman breaking the 0-0 tie in OT.

ZMan · Post by **ZMan** » Sat Apr 13, 2013 10:02 pm

Sorry I missed your call Mister D, I'd have totally thrown down. It'd been a push anyway.

Shame the isles had to lose, they dictated play all game long. Second game in a row where they seemed to win nearly every one on one puck battle. I am really high on their level of play. They are clicking at just the right time.

Coliseum was awesome tonight, no problems in our area. Heard two guys get shouted down for cursing, saw two others get thrown out. Don't know what started it, but once the guy took a swing at security, you knew his night was over. He left giving us a thumbs up while he was in a headlock, so that was entertaining.

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Sat Apr 13, 2013 10:18 pm

The Flames farm-team is crushing the once-thought-playoff-bound-suck-on-yakupovs-dick Oilers!!!! Awesome!

TheHumanComa · Post by **TheHumanComa** » Sun Apr 14, 2013 11:30 am

Scottie wrote:That's why I don't play ProLine. The house's hold is far too high. So you got what? The Canadiens to win the Stanley Cup at 5-1 odds?

10-1 is more in keeping with Vegas, for example.

By the way, the BC version of ProLine gives you the Habs at 9-1.

yeah it was 60-1 online when i bought the ticket but apparently loto-quebec had lowered the odds because of the local market i guess. i just bought the ticket for fun, make cheering for them a little more interesting.

rass · Post by **rass** » Wed Apr 17, 2013 7:38 pm

So Bettemen is set on trying to ruin the one piece of shit he stepped in that ended up smelling like roses?

howard · Post by **howard** » Wed Apr 17, 2013 7:40 pm

More is better. Right?

Rush2112 · Post by **Rush2112** » Wed Apr 17, 2013 10:35 pm

Well California is now a hotbed isn't it?

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Thu Apr 18, 2013 12:27 pm

Rush2112 wrote:Well California is now a hotbed isn't it?

Not sure if you are trying to tweak me, here, but we can't all be "real" hockey fans, like you guys in Boston or Detroit. But, you can bet the game will quickly sell out. The fans would be louder in the Bay Area, and, since it is taking place in Dodger Stadium, I assume the crowd will arrive late and leave early, just like any event in Los Angeles.

howard · Post by **howard** » Thu Apr 18, 2013 12:41 pm

sancarlos wrote:
Rush2112 wrote:Well California is now a hotbed isn't it?
Not sure if you are trying to tweak me, here, but we can't all be "real" hockey fans, like you guys in Boston or Detroit. But, you can bet the game will quickly sell out. The fans would be louder in the Bay Area, and, since it is taking place in Dodger Stadium, I assume the crowd will arrive late and leave early, just like any event in Los Angeles.

Don't forget the beachball!

travzilla · Post by **travzilla** » Thu Apr 18, 2013 2:10 pm

mister d wrote:Last night was a great "man, what a stupid setup" moment for the Rangers. Toronto sitting 5th, Rangers in the mix from 6th through 9th, and best case scenario was an OT that pushes Toronto into locking up 5th so we can max out and still not get above 6th.

I need Deleware back so he can make more claims on the Rangers behalf about preferred seeding and strategic losing and what not. I'm worried this one is running out of juice.

Going to my final game of the (regular?) season tonight. Glad these are still meaningful games, I'm paying way too much money to sit there and cheer for them to lose for a better draft pick. I get the theory, but don't know how people in Edmonton could put up with that year after year after year.

travzilla · Post by **travzilla** » Thu Apr 18, 2013 7:03 pm

travzilla wrote: Going to my final game of the (regular?) season tonight. Glad these are still meaningful games, I'm paying way too much money to sit there and cheer for them to lose for a better draft pick. I get the theory, but don't know how people in Edmonton could put up with that year after year after year.

Can't believe how many hot girls there are at these games. I swear every guy with tickets either brings their dad or their girlfriend.

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Thu Apr 18, 2013 7:37 pm

travzilla wrote:
travzilla wrote: Going to my final game of the (regular?) season tonight. Glad these are still meaningful games, I'm paying way too much money to sit there and cheer for them to lose for a better draft pick. I get the theory, but don't know how people in Edmonton could put up with that year after year after year.
Can't believe how many hot girls there are at these games. I swear every guy with tickets either brings their dad or their girlfriend.

I've always thought that the quality of the women attending hockey is way better than you see at other sports.

rass · Post by **rass** » Thu Apr 18, 2013 7:40 pm

sancarlos wrote:
travzilla wrote:
travzilla wrote: Going to my final game of the (regular?) season tonight. Glad these are still meaningful games, I'm paying way too much money to sit there and cheer for them to lose for a better draft pick. I get the theory, but don't know how people in Edmonton could put up with that year after year after year.
Can't believe how many hot girls there are at these games. I swear every guy with tickets either brings their dad or their girlfriend.
I've always thought that the quality of the women attending hockey is way better than you see at other sports.

Almost as hot as the dads, eh Trav?

DSafetyGuy · Post by **DSafetyGuy** » Thu Apr 18, 2013 8:50 pm

sancarlos wrote:
travzilla wrote:Can't believe how many hot girls there are at these games. I swear every guy with tickets either brings their dad or their girlfriend.
I've always thought that the quality of the women attending hockey is way better than you see at other sports.

I think it is capable of varying wildly depending on the city in which whatever sport is being played, for both good and bad.

Post by **Sabo** » Fri Apr 19, 2013 6:54 pm

Wow, Sabres. That's one hell of a way to end a period.

TheHumanComa · Post by **TheHumanComa** » Fri Apr 19, 2013 7:24 pm

The Rangers seem to be scoring a lot more since they got rid of Gaborik.
and how did the sabres end the period?

MaxWebster · Post by **MaxWebster** » Fri Apr 19, 2013 7:29 pm

when i chose to watch the live watertown updates over the Sabres on tv tonight i thought i picked the death choice...

Joe K · Post by **Joe K** » Sat Apr 20, 2013 2:25 pm

http://deadspin.com/jack-edwards-is-cra ... -476595411

Ridiculous.