NHL 2013 - 2014

[technomancer]

Easy for you to say, we have Crosby and Malkin.

True. They're also a blast when you're at the games

 

[MFB]

Must suck to be a Flyers fan after tonight

 

[protest]

Must suck to be a Flyers fan after tonight

This is all of us ->

 

[technomancer]

The funniest thing about that Hawks / Flyers game was the NHL trying to hype the game beforehand when anybody that was being realistic knew the Flyers were going to get killed

This is actually not a knock on the Flyers either, the Pens would probably get killed if they played the Hawks right now too

 

[TheDivineWing22]

This is actually not a knock on the Flyers either, the Pens would probably get killed if they played the Hawks right now too

I think the majority of the Eastern Conference would get killed.

I just looked at the standings. The 4th spot in the East wouldn't even make the top 8 in the West.

 

[protest]

The funniest thing about that Hawks / Flyers game was the NHL trying to hype the game beforehand when anybody that was being realistic knew the Flyers were going to get killed

This is actually not a knock on the Flyers either, the Pens would probably get killed if they played the Hawks right now too

You edited that didn't you lol. The first time I saw it, it was just the first paragraph and I had finally found an excuse to use the emoticon

 

[MFB]

I think the majority of the Eastern Conference would get killed.

I just looked at the standings. The 4th spot in the East wouldn't even make the top 8 in the West.

Islanders aren't too far from Edmonton's record, just a difference of two OTLs vs. W's and voila; even.

...Aside from them, yeah, we would get slaughtered in the West.

 

[AdamMaz]

The disparity between the two conferences in relation to the overall league standings is insane. The only thing I can think of that would explain it is most of the Eastern teams are rebuilding or need to be rebuilt. Lot of unstable teams in regards to player/contract movement.

 

[technomancer]

You edited that didn't you lol. The first time I saw it, it was just the first paragraph and I had finally found an excuse to use the emoticon

Yes I did as I posted it and went, "Wait that sounds like I was slamming the Flyers and that wasn't what I meant...".

If the Pens were healthy I'd give them a shot against any of the teams in the west, but with three of their top 4 defensemen out of the lineup and Neal suspended, not so much

 

[Sofos]

If the Pens were healthy I'd give them a shot against any of the teams in the west, but with three of their top 4 defensemen out of the lineup and Neal suspended, not so much

Same with the Bruins. We are out, what, 2-3 defensemen and a whole buncha forwards, plus both of our goalies, 2 forwards, our captain and another defenseman all have the flu :/ it was so bad yesterday that during practice, the Bruins actually put an emergency ad out in Edmonton looking for a practice goalie.

 

[Sofos]

Didn't deserve to win that one tonight, but I'm glad we did.

In other news, this is a thing:

 

[Sofos]

Thornton gets 15.

In other news, tonight we play the Canucks

Never forget!

 

[5150time]

Thornton gets 15.

In other news, tonight we play the Canucks

Never forget!

I can't wait for this one. 891 days ago I was standing in downtown Vancouver right next to where the first car got set on fire. That was a crazy night.

 

[AdamMaz]

That's great, especially if its all accurate

 

[Sofos]

 

[technomancer]

Fuck it never ends... Malkin injured his leg tonight and it did not look good and Letang didn't play tonight.

So currently the Pens are missing:
Bennett
Ebbett
Glass
Letang
Malkin
Martin
Neal (suspended for being a dumbass)
Orpik
Scuderi
Vokoun

That's 3 of the Pens top 6 forwards (basically the second line) and both of the top defensive pairings...

EDIT: ok update after the game Malkin was walking around normally, so that at least gives some hope

 

[Sofos]

Rask just let in the worst goal i've seen him let in, and Iginla is out with a broken finger

 

[5150time]

That was a wild deflection off Chara's stick. It just sank like a rock.

Jarome's hand looks ridiculous in that still. It's his ring finger then?

 

[Sofos]

That was a wild deflection off Chara's stick. It just sank like a rock.

Jarome's hand looks ridiculous in that still. It's his ring finger then?

Still shoulda had it

And yeah. But somehow he's back

 

[Sofos]

Congrats, Canucks, on beating an injury-ridden, flu-struck team of AHL players!

Brad Marchand reminds us all what REALLY matters: