2013 NHL Season Thread

Safe to say that the Kings have a Cup hangover?Los9090

But ya, looks like it. They got off to a slow start last year, but can't afford to do that this year.

Terrible night for the Sens. Mechalek a last minute scratch with a lower body injury, and then lose Karlsson to a laceration to his Achilles...out 4-6 months. Also still without Spezza. Could be long year..

JohnBean42

wonder if Matt Cooke will get a suspension for that.Los9090

No. He has history, but if you watch the play unfold in regular time not super slow mo, then you'll see it's a play that happens 20+ times a night. It was just a freak accident. It's only because Cooke has a history of doing stupid stuff that this is blowing up. Had it been the other way around and Cooke had his achilles cut, we would be saying it's karma.

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I don't know why players aren't using the Kevlar socks? Sure they may not be 100% effective, but they probably could have saved Karlsson's season.

[QUOTE="Los9090"]wonder if Matt Cooke will get a suspension for that.Namgis

No. He has history, but if you watch the play unfold in regular time not super slow mo, then you'll see it's a play that happens 20+ times a night. It was just a freak accident. It's only because Cooke has a history of doing stupid stuff that this is blowing up. Had it been the other way around and Cooke had his achilles cut, we would be saying it's karma.

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I don't know why players aren't using the Kevlar socks? Sure they may not be 100% effective, but they probably could have saved Karlsson's season.

Also last night on NHL Tonight they said that there is a new sock that is flexible but it is 3 times more cut resistant then steel.

Also Cooke was trying to get better at that; He has been working with the League and trying to change how he plays so he wouldn't get anymore suspensions.

 

Also last night on NHL Tonight they said that there is a new sock that is flexible but it is 3 times more cut resistant then steel.

Nintendo_Ownes7

Cooke has gotten better at that aspect. I think I heard that over the past few years, he's received something like 30min in minor penalties per year. No majors.

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I'm not sure which socks you're referring to, but these have been available for some time. Should be mandatory. I know hockey players are superstitious, but skate blades these days are beyond trusting cotton fabric to protect you. How many of these injuries have occurred recently? I mean skate cuts. I know I've seen a few wrists getting cut and several calves too.

[QUOTE="Los9090"]Safe to say that the Kings have a Cup hangover?JohnBean42

But ya, looks like it. They got off to a slow start last year, but can't afford to do that this year.

The Kings have been playing bad :( they need to get on a roll and quick needs to wake dafuq up! Blue Jackets have to go down tonight...:twisted:

I actually have more confidence in our backup than I do Rask.

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Also Cooke was trying to get better at that; He has been working with the League and trying to change how he plays so he wouldn't get anymore suspensions.

 

Also last night on NHL Tonight they said that there is a new sock that is flexible but it is 3 times more cut resistant then steel.

Namgis

Cooke has gotten better at that aspect. I think I heard that over the past few years, he's received something like 30min in minor penalties per year. No majors.

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I'm not sure which socks you're referring to, but these have been available for some time. Should be mandatory. I know hockey players are superstitious, but skate blades these days are beyond trusting cotton fabric to protect you. How many of these injuries have occurred recently? I mean skate cuts. I know I've seen a few wrists getting cut and several calves too.

I love Colorado, and Matt Duchene is one of my favourite players, but how did the linemen not call that offside? 

I love Colorado, and Matt Duchene is one of my favourite players, but how did the linemen not call that offside? 

ujjval16

So this happened tonight: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=4EZckETlgF8

Don't see how he doesn't get suspended for this. 

So this happened tonight: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=4EZckETlgF8

Don't see how he doesn't get suspended for this. 

JohnBean42

Nah. Looked like Hansen was trying to grab the floating puck in real time to me. Given Hossa's recent history of concussion, a light breeze could have cause an injury. I'm fine if there is a suspension, but I doubt he'll see anything. Just some retribution at some point. The Hawks didn't really have a good chance tonight.

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The officiating in that game was horrendous. I'm surprised the Nucks got back into it. They really didn't deserve to be. But the officials really need a refresher in the rules and maybe some conditioning. They seem to be a few steps behind and are slow to react. Add to that they hesitate to make calls and refuse to consult each other when they make a mistake.

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Case in point,

ujjval16

Hansen has a history of doing...stupid things. Crosschecked an official before a faceoff earlier this year, and got fined or suspended for an elbow hit during the lockout. Idk, no angles shows he was TRYING to hurt him..it just looked real awkward. But it was still an elbow to the head. Might be a fine at the least.

Hansen has a history of doing...stupid things. Crosschecked an official before a faceoff earlier this year, and got fined or suspended for an elbow hit during the lockout. Idk, no angles shows he was TRYING to hurt him..it just looked real awkward. But it was still an elbow to the head. Might be a fine at the least.

JohnBean42

That was my thinking too. 10-15k. Shanny has been all over the map with punishments.

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April 22nd should be a real physical game. I'm betting both teams bring up a couple bruisers for the match.

The Bruins schedule is such BS. They hardly ever play, which means their schedule for March is going to be brutal.

As a hawks fan I don't really care if Hansen gets suspended or not, I just want Hossa to be ok. Keith's elbow on Sedin last year was worse.ujjval16

Any word yet on Hossa?

Hansen gets one game.

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Shanny's explanation of suspension.

The Bruins schedule is such BS. They hardly ever play, which means their schedule for March is going to be brutal.

sherman-tank1

Good thing we have the ability to roll 4 lines every night. It will take a lot of presure off the team as a whole. Still it's going to be rough from this Sunday until playoffs. 

Sabers fire longtime coach, Lindy Ruff. For the best, the players just seemed to be tuning him out this season.Los9090

The NHL needs to make cut resistant gear mandatory for their work force. Grandfather it in if need be.

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Jets defenceman rushed to hospital after leg gets cut during practice.

Sabers fire longtime coach, Lindy Ruff. For the best, the players just seemed to be tuning him out this season.Los9090

[QUOTE="Los9090"]Sabers fire longtime coach, Lindy Ruff. For the best, the players just seemed to be tuning him out this season.Swanogt19

[QUOTE="Los9090"]Sabers fire longtime coach, Lindy Ruff. For the best, the players just seemed to be tuning him out this season.DaJuicyMan

I'm f***ing livid. I hate last minute losses like that.gameeer1

Dat Chara goal. I've never seen anything like it.

I'm f***ing livid. I hate last minute losses like that.gameeer1

Anybody see the proposed realignment?

Conference 1:  CAR, CBJ, NJD, NYI, NYR, PHI, PIT, WSH

Conference 2:  BOS, BUF, DET, FLA, MTL, OTT, TBL, TOR

Conference 3:  CHI, COL, DAL, MIN, NSH, STL, WPG

Conference 4:  ANA, CGY, EDM, LAK, PHX, SJS, VAN

When they expand it should look like this

Conference 1:  CAR, FLA, NJD, NYI, NYR, PHI, PIT, TBL

Conference 2:  BOS, BUF, MKH, MTL, OTT, QUE, TOR, WSH

Conference 3:  CBJ, CHI, COL, DAL, DET, MIN, NSH, STL

Conference 4:  ANA, CGY, EDM, LAK, PHX, SJS, VAN, WPG

A team in Markham, Ontario? That would be interestingLos9090

I can't wait until Bettman GTFO.

A team in Markham, Ontario? That would be interestingLos9090

Ryder back to the Habs. Now about these conference proposals I dislike the last one and I dislike this one. I like how the playoff system is now. I do not look the new proposed idea. Keep the divisions the way they are. Except move a few teams around. Move Nashville to the East and Winnipeg to the West (pretty obvious if you ask me). Swanogt19

Columbus or Detroit should move east before Nashville.

[QUOTE="Swanogt19"]Ryder back to the Habs. Now about these conference proposals I dislike the last one and I dislike this one. I like how the playoff system is now. I do not look the new proposed idea. Keep the divisions the way they are. Except move a few teams around. Move Nashville to the East and Winnipeg to the West (pretty obvious if you ask me). GT90

Columbus or Detroit should move east before Nashville.

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[QUOTE="Swanogt19"]Ryder back to the Habs. Now about these conference proposals I dislike the last one and I dislike this one. I like how the playoff system is now. I do not look the new proposed idea. Keep the divisions the way they are. Except move a few teams around. Move Nashville to the East and Winnipeg to the West (pretty obvious if you ask me). Nintendo_Ownes7

Columbus or Detroit should move east before Nashville.

[QUOTE="Los9090"]A team in Markham, Ontario? That would be interestingJohnBean42

[QUOTE="JohnBean42"][QUOTE="Los9090"]A team in Markham, Ontario? That would be interestingLos9090

[QUOTE="Los9090"][QUOTE="JohnBean42"] TSN said tonight that if this alignment goes through, if (or when) Phoenix has to move, it would be to the West. And there are rumors that they could expand. Markham still needs the arena to be finalized, and they did vote a while ago to continue as planned...almost got scrapped. Quebec is most likely in Canada to get a team.JohnBean42

How bout this realignment? http://www.theroyalhalf.com/2013-articles/february/all-the-kings-men-podcast-episode-208.html :PX360PS3AMD05