NHL 2011-2012 Thread

[Sofos]

I'm glad the Kings won. and this year, unlike last, I feel sympathetic towards the losing team (sorry Vancouver guys, but I've been bred to HATE the Canucks.) The Devils did really well, but their game fell apart during game 6. Good to see Quick get the Conn Smythe as well, though we all knew that was gonna happen. I got a good laugh when the camera dude ran into Nolan when he was doing his run. lol.

 

[Psyy]

Congrats to the Kings on one of the greatest SC runs in history. As someone who was cheering for the Kings, however, the win was a bit bitter. The officiating in the game was absolutely horrid. The League should be ashamed of how the officials handled the most important game of the year.

 

[havocvulture10]

2012 Stanley Cup Champs! I still cant believe the Kings pulled it off. It just seems unreal.

 

[technomancer]

2012 Stanley Cup Champs! I still cant believe the Kings pulled it off. It just seems unreal.

I love the guy they showed during the game holding a baby and a sign. The sign read, "Daddy had to wait 44 years for the Kings to win a Stanley cup. I'm 1 for 1."

 

[Xaios]

Even as a Canucks fan, I've gotta hand it to the Kings, they had what it took this year. They lit their fire just at the right time, and they plowed through the top 3 seeds in the west. There's no way I can stay mad at them after they showed that kind of heart and determination.

They earned it.

 

[Pav]

I was all for the Kings this year. Plus with my goalie fetish I'll most likely end up getting a Quick jersey.

 

[technomancer]

Holy crap the Oilers have the #1 pick AGAIN?!?!?! What is that like 5 in the last six years?

 

[Vostre Roy]

Holy crap the Oilers have the #1 pick AGAIN?!?!?! What is that like 5 in the last six years?

Actually, its the 3rd year in a row lol (Hall 2 years ago, RNH last year). I expect this team to be really strong in a year or two.

 

[technomancer]

Actually, its the 3rd year in a row lol (Hall 2 years ago, RNH last year). I expect this team to be really strong in a year or two.

You would certainly freaking hope so

Then again the Pens have two #1 and two #2 draft picks on the team currently, all drafted in a 4 year period, so I shouldn't mock since I was a fan during those years

 

[Hemi-Powered Drone]

Actually, its the 3rd year in a row lol (Hall 2 years ago, RNH last year). I expect this team to be really strong in a year or two.

That's part of why the Panthers finally aren't terrible and have so many promising prospects, the same should hold true.

 

[Hemi-Powered Drone]

So Rob Zombie is making a movie about the Flyers.

ROB ZOMBIE IS MAKING A HOCKEY MOVIE | MetalSucks

I honestly don't know how to feel about that.

 

[MFB]

Rob Zombie makes a movie about the Flyers and the B's draft a Subban?

Apocalypse 2012 here we come.

 

[technomancer]

What. The. Fuck.

The Pens basically traded Staal and Michalek for Sutter and a bunch of prospects

 

[Hemi-Powered Drone]

It was really refreshing having to wait so long to see the Panthers pick. Kind of surprised Talon went with a defensemen, though. It'd probably be best, in my opinion, to make sure we'll have offensive depth in the future(only place we're lacking). But it's Talon, so I can't help but think he knows what he's doing.

 

[Hemi-Powered Drone]

What. The. Fuck.

The Pens basically traded Staal and Michalek for Sutter and a bunch of prospects

Yeah... maybe they really wanted to get the two brothers together?

I really hope they know what they're doing.

 

[technomancer]

Yeah... maybe they really wanted to get the two brothers together?

I really hope they know what they're doing.

What really cracks me up is the Pens selected 2 more defensemen with their first round picks and one of the trades was for a defenseman prospect... and they already have 3 guys that are good and almost NHL ready and more in the system. The Pens need more defensive prospects like they need another concussion for Sid... I just don't get it.

 

[TheDivineWing22]

What really cracks me up is the Pens selected 2 more defensemen with their first round picks and one of the trades was for a defenseman prospect... and they already have 3 guys that are good and almost NHL ready and more in the system. The Pens need more defensive prospects like they need another concussion for Sid... I just don't get it.

It really hurt finding out Staal was leaving, he's one of my favorite players. The only thing I can think of is that they are trying free up space for a big addition in free agency like Suter. I dunno, still doesn't make a lot of sense to me adding all of these defensive prospects when we have prospects like Morrow and Depres (and many others).

Guess we'll just have to see how the Summer plays out.

 

[technomancer]

It really hurt finding out Staal was leaving, he's one of my favorite players. The only thing I can think of is that they are trying free up space for a big addition in free agency like Suter. I dunno, still doesn't make a lot of sense to me adding all of these defensive prospects when we have prospects like Morrow and Depres (and many others).

Guess we'll just have to see how the Summer plays out.

There was a rumor earlier in the day that Staal had turned down a 10 year deal and it really seems like management was just pissed so they took what they could get to move him quickly. I really didn't like the Mickalek deal either, as it really seemed like they only made it to free up cap space while keeping Martin who was MUCH worse on the ice last year.

 

[TheDivineWing22]

The problem with moving Martin is his no trade clause. There is a limited market for Martin and it would have to be a team he wants to go to.

 

[Hemi-Powered Drone]

I dunno, still doesn't make a lot of sense to me adding all of these defensive prospects when we have prospects like Morrow and Depres (and many others).

From what I saw the draft was fairly defense heavy, even the teams that don't need as many defenseman like the Penguins and Panthers were picking defensively.

I feel the real winner this week was Carolina, I'm almost certain they got the good end of the bargain, getting Staal. The Southeast is definitely going to have a strong competition, what with Staal and the Caps trading for Ribeiro.