2012-2013 NHL Thread
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GhostofPotvin29
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Now I don't know what to believe. Buffalo beats down Boston pretty good, now getting blown out 5-0 by Montreal.
Flyers are off to a NHL low .250 points win% start after 8 games. Around bottom 5 in PP, PK and goals scored. They've also suffered the worst drop off over last season's win% in the league. They've had some injuries (ie Hartnell & Meszaros & Briere who is back) but that doesn't explain everything. Bryzgalov's .918 save%, 2.31 GAA is respectable so that's not the big problem. They're having trouble scoring - I guess beginning with Giroux with only 4pts in 8 games.
If they go pointless in their next two games, they'll need to play roughly .711 hockey the rest of the way to make the playoffs. Once a team requires over .700, they're in very slim territory with so many games to go. It's happened but not very often - particularly when a team is playing so badly.
It does open up a playoff berth for our Leafs if it continues as the Flyers were expected by most to make the playoffs. Playoff teams Florida, NY Rangers & Washington are also struggling. While non-playoff clubs, Tampa Bay & Montreal are in good position to snatch a spot.
I suspect those making predictions this year are probably going to have more trouble that usual with their accuracy.
If they go pointless in their next two games, they'll need to play roughly .711 hockey the rest of the way to make the playoffs. Once a team requires over .700, they're in very slim territory with so many games to go. It's happened but not very often - particularly when a team is playing so badly.
It does open up a playoff berth for our Leafs if it continues as the Flyers were expected by most to make the playoffs. Playoff teams Florida, NY Rangers & Washington are also struggling. While non-playoff clubs, Tampa Bay & Montreal are in good position to snatch a spot.
I suspect those making predictions this year are probably going to have more trouble that usual with their accuracy.
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cw said:
Haven't seen any Flyer games so far this year, but I don't believe they ever recovered from losing Pronger to tell the truth. Trading Richards definitely hurt their identity too, and it seems that after years of wheeling & dealing they've sustained a few too many losses up front.
bustaheims
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FriedgeHNIC: According to @BroadStBull, Paul Holmgren confirms Wayne Simmonds has a concussion. Hope he recovers quickly.
More bad news for the Phailures.
More bad news for the Phailures.
pnjunction
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It's official pointless fights in the first 5 minutes of games have completely destroyed any enthusiasm I had for NHL fighting. Just get on with the game.
Kessel Run
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Potvin29 said:
It's going to be a wacky season.
Chev-boyar-sky
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Kessel Run said:
Absolutely. I can't remember a season where there were 30 + players @ a PPG pace after 8 games. I guess team defence (or lack there of) and conditioning are the biggest determining factors so far.
Gallagher, Galchenyuk, Tarasenko, Frattin to name just a few young guys @ near/at/above a PPG (there are probably other examples).
On the flip side, H. Sedin, Kessel, Iginla, Richards, Cammalleri, Morrow, RNH and J. Staal among the big names that have yet to get a G.
Kessel Run
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Chev-boyar-sky said:
Yes definitely. The short season is going to lead some anomalies for sure. Some good teams are going to miss the playoffs and some not so good ones might get in. Then you see crazy numbers from players as well like Marleau and Thornton.
Chev-boyar-sky said:
Apparently, like the resumption after the last lockout, there are more penalties being called and therefore, offense is up.
There were 29-30 who finished the 2005-6 season playing 70+ games at a ppg clip or more. The scoring leaders this season are probably many of the same ones doing well on the PP.
Captain Canuck
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Corey Schneider's agent whining to the media about his client's playing time and Luongo not being traded yet:
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If your client wasn't playing like $hit it would be a non-issue right now! :
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If your client wasn't playing like $hit it would be a non-issue right now! :
WhatIfGodWasALeaf
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Captain Canuck said:Corey Schneider's agent whining to the media about his client's playing time and Luongo not being traded yet:
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If your client wasn't playing like $hit it would be a non-issue right now! :
Given how incredibly professionally Luongo has handled the situation, this doesn't look good on Schneider (or his agent).
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Technically, yes.
But he stopped in roughly 1 second after the key blow. I can see some possibility of uncertainty as to whether he knew he rocked him or where he thought the guy slipped so maybe he kept going because of that. And it's not always easy to just turn off fight mode instantly.
I can see him getting some grief for it. But I'm not wildly outraged.
princedpw said:Captain Canuck said:Corey Schneider's agent whining to the media about his client's playing time and Luongo not being traded yet:
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If your client wasn't playing like $hit it would be a non-issue right now! :
Given how incredibly professionally Luongo has handled the situation, this doesn't look good on Schneider (or his agent).
Yep. That's putting the player before his team. He shouldn't say anything to the media about that to avoid risking problems.
With Luongo playing well, that improves Vancouver's situation if they were to consider trading Schneider - who I think could bring much more help back in a trade and therefore, give them a better chance at a Cup.
WhatIfGodWasALeaf
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MMA Rules, don't stop till the judge pulls you off.
Unwritten rules can piss off, you wanna fight? Be prepared for the consequences, death and brain damage included.
Unwritten rules can piss off, you wanna fight? Be prepared for the consequences, death and brain damage included.
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