NHL Random Thoughts Thread

[Ravin]

Just the NHL trying to cash in on the super bowl weekend hype. In theory it is a smart idea, but it just kills the Winter Classic idea. Key word is CLASSIC. There is now nothing classic about it anymore, rather a watered down concept. The Winter Classic surprisingly still has life, and hasn't become something people don't want to see. The HBO series, the game its self, it is done very well, and so far, it has gone off without any real issues. A few warm days on game day, but nothing that ruined the foundation of the game.

But you start adding more games, it just makes it flop. I loved the idea Tor/Det have of setting up another rink and having a bunch of things going on. Hell any city could do it. Detroit was having two OHL games, two alumni games, and I believe the Michigan college hockey tournament was going to be there. Add in an AHL game, and you have a great weekend full of events, that sells the game of hockey.

[Tailback U]

I think I might like this shortened season more than the regular 82 game schedule. Maybe somewhere in the low 60s would be ideal to me.

These games have a playoff feel to them. I'm getting excited about it.

Players should be healthier and fresher for the most part.

[leaffan]

Leafs clinch Ottawa is still god awful. Otter time:

[wr50l]

The Leafs are in the playoffs.

What the fuck is going on in that gif?

The whole world is a mess.

[Matt]

Capitals are on fire in last 10 games...too bad it won't mean much in the playoffs

[kmanharris]

18 goals in their last 3 games. WHO IS THIS NYR TEAM!?

[Ravin]

Karlsson back after missing 31 games. Only had 70% Achilles tendon cut. Not like it was 80% or anything.

[PP]

Karlsson back after missing 31 games. Only had 70% Achilles tendon cut. Not like it was 80% or anything.

Can BossAZ (sens fan) let us know if Karlsonn took HGH to return so quick?

[wr50l]

Fucking Rangers suck.

[killgod]

Rangers and Senators are in, Jets heartbreak again.

[leaffan]

Jets not making it is lulzworthy.

[Boss AZ]

Can BossAZ (sens fan) let us know if Karlsonn took HGH to return so quick?

We've had this discussion with friends and other fans. I brought up HGH and most of us wouldn't be surprised.

[1ke]

El Presidente bitchazzz!

Now time for the 1st round exit!..Lol.......

[sraczk2011]

Jets not making it is lulzworthy.

I'd say Ondrej .900 blew it down the stretch, but he was consistently shitty all year.

[Fappin Raptor]

Win and in (or Columbus loss). I'm pulling for that 7 seed, even though a potential series against the Hawks might be fun.