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Official 2016/2017 NHL thread

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corona
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And that's the end of that rather uninteresting season. On to the fall where things will be great. I'm predicting Edmonton might do well if they make the right trades for defence. Toronto might also surprise.

Discuss.


Go Sens.
Jun 12 2016 10:44PM
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.frenchy
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canadian teams starting to do work
Apr 16 2017 1:14PM
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doublecup
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.frenchycanadian teams starting to do work


the red white and blue all the beautiful colors of the montreal canadiens
Apr 16 2017 1:15PM
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.frenchy
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doublecupthe red white and blue all the beautiful colors of the montreal canadiens


bleu, blanc et rouge baby!
Apr 16 2017 1:17PM
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doublecup
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.frenchybleu, blanc et rouge baby!


beautiful!
Apr 16 2017 1:53PM
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corona
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lol the guy at the left
Apr 16 2017 9:52PM
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JayRich
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VinnieFlol the guy at the left


I love it! Did not think my boys would be sitting 3-0 in this series. Sid and the kids are getting it done. Werenski is a true warrior keeping on after taking that puck to the face.
Apr 17 2017 9:48AM
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Auschie
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JayRichI love it! Did not think my boys would be sitting 3-0 in this series. Sid and the kids are getting it done. Werenski is a true warrior keeping on after taking that puck to the face.


That shot to the face was nasty. I'd be curious if he plays next game since he left towards the end due to the swelling. Looked like Lovejoy a few years ago when he took one to the cheek.
Apr 17 2017 11:22AM
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doublecup
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anyone see this?

im not saying i agree with the hit, but i get where the guy is coming from. if you are playing for Torts you always gotta always be a little on edge with ur game

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/866491/Gotta-See-It--Calvert-breaks-his-stick-across-the-back-of-Kuhnhackl
Apr 20 2017 9:36AM
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JayRich
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2nd Round Predictions?

I'm saying Rangers in 7, Pens in 7, Preds in 6, Ducks in 6
Apr 24 2017 9:25AM
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.frenchy
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JayRich2nd Round Predictions?

I'm saying Rangers in 7, Pens in 7, Preds in 6, Ducks in 6


OTT in 7, pens in 6, preds in 6, oilers in 5
Apr 24 2017 1:45PM
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JayRich
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.frenchyOTT in 7, pens in 6, preds in 6, oilers in 5


I think the ott nor series will be interesting. If Henny plays on his head again, they can pull it off. Ottawa is so fucking good defensively though.
Apr 24 2017 9:27PM
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corona
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JayRichI think the ott nor series will be interesting. If Henny plays on his head again, they can pull it off. Ottawa is so fucking good defensively though.

I think this series is going to come down to goaltending. Although if Ottawa's top forwards are all playing well (which hasn't happened in ages) then I think Lundqvist will have a tough time.
Apr 24 2017 9:40PM
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JayRich
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VinnieFI think this series is going to come down to goaltending. Although if Ottawa's top forwards are all playing well (which hasn't happened in ages) then I think Lundqvist will have a tough time.


Definitely agree. I'm really rooting for an Edmonton Pittsburgh finals, and obviously Pit going back to back. Geno and Sid seem like they're on even more of a mission then they were last year.
Apr 25 2017 1:39PM
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corona
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Apparently Karlsson played the first round with 2 fractured bones in his foot. If anyone saw how well he played that's pretty amazing. He really is without a doubt the best d-man this decade.
Apr 26 2017 7:59AM
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JayRich
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VinnieFApparently Karlsson played the first round with 2 fractured bones in his foot. If anyone saw how well he played that's pretty amazing. He really is without a doubt the best d-man this decade.


Ottawa is a boring team to watch play except for him. He's an incredible player and obviously is tough as nails.
Apr 26 2017 8:50AM
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Daph
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That was an insane game 7 holy shit. Here's hoping for back to back cups!!

Also very sad that this thread was 4 pages back :(
May 26 2017 11:58AM
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Bdoobz
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It's not that I dont likd the Pens but seeing a Sens and Preds final wouldve definitely been interesting to watch. I feel like if the Sens had won last night the Preds wouldve won the cup but I think now the Pens have the best shot
May 26 2017 12:47PM
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corona
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Disappointing loss. Could have gone either way. Sucks that pens are in the finals again. More fun to see new teams so hopefully Nashville takes it.

Also I'm in no way saying it's why they lost, but fuck reffing that series. I'm not sure how many times it happened that they didn't call the most obvious cross check or slash or high stick then a minute later call a super weak hold or something against the other team. Maybe it's my bias but it also seemed to be disadvantageous to the sens the majority of the time. They need to be far more consistent.

If I was a conspiracy theorist I'd say reffing these playoffs was biased against Canadian teams to try and give the edge to American teams since Buttman and the league have a hate on for Canada. I'm sure any Edmonton fan would say the same after some of the calls against them.
May 26 2017 1:23PM
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Daph
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VinnieFDisappointing loss. Could have gone either way. Sucks that pens are in the finals again. More fun to see new teams so hopefully Nashville takes it.

Also I'm in no way saying it's why they lost, but fuck reffing that series. I'm not sure how many times it happened that they didn't call the most obvious cross check or slash or high stick then a minute later call a super weak hold or something against the other team. Maybe it's my bias but it also seemed to be disadvantageous to the sens the majority of the time. They need to be far more consistent.

If I was a conspiracy theorist I'd say reffing these playoffs was biased against Canadian teams to try and give the edge to American teams since Buttman and the league have a hate on for Canada. I'm sure any Edmonton fan would say the same after some of the calls against them.


Sens had some lucky breaks from the refs too I thought. That blatant too many men on the ice was silly, they're lucky the refs didn't catch that shit. It was a pretty decent series, but I honestly think without Anderson or karlsson the Sens wouldn't have been much of an opponent.
May 26 2017 3:11PM
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corona
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DaphSens had some lucky breaks from the refs too I thought. That blatant too many men on the ice was silly, they're lucky the refs didn't catch that shit. It was a pretty decent series, but I honestly think without Anderson or karlsson the Sens wouldn't have been much of an opponent.


Yup. Lucky like the blatant hold/hook on Karlsson that was the reason for the first goal a couple games ago. Or the blatant dive by Kessel that lead to a goal in the last game. That was one of 1000 missed penalties which I'd bet the Pens benefited from far more than Ottawa. Be happy it wasn't one that contributed to a goal.

And without Crosby or Malkin the Pens wouldn't have been much of an opponent.. pretty pointless to compare the teams without their better players. It went to 2nd OT game 7. Couldn't have been a more even matchup if you tried.
May 26 2017 5:28PM
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.frenchy
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pens gonna get back2back

not even mad

go crosby go
May 27 2017 8:21PM
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Daph
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.frenchypens gonna get back2back

not even mad

go crosby go


I never thought I'd see the day you posted something like this haha
May 27 2017 8:35PM
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JayRich
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LETS FUCKING GO PENS!
May 27 2017 9:59PM
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.frenchy
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DaphI never thought I'd see the day you posted something like this haha


tbh i still dont know how i feel about subban, all i know is ive always liked crosby
May 28 2017 5:51PM
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Auschie
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.frenchytbh i still dont know how i feel about subban, all i know is ive always liked crosby


Can't we like both of them?

I'm a Pens fan so naturally I enjoy watching Crosby. But PK seems to really have fun playing which is pretty infectious.
May 28 2017 9:35PM
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Bdoobz
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AuschieCan't we like both of them?

I'm a Pens fan so naturally I enjoy watching Crosby. But PK seems to really have fun playing which is pretty infectious.


PK has tons of charisma which is great to see

Sid is just a great player

Both great to just watch for their own respective reasons
May 28 2017 9:43PM
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whoisthatsquid
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I made a website concerning hockey and gambling on hockey. really unbiased and loose approach, some of you might dig it. Here my link to Stanley Cup finals preview.

https://dumpandchangeblog.wordpress.com/stanley-cup-finals-preview-and-predictions/
May 29 2017 12:44AM
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Bdoobz
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I hope you're all watching this game right now, super entertaining
May 29 2017 10:47PM
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erikK
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BdoobzI hope you're all watching this game right now, super entertaining


The NHL is an embarrassment to the sport of hockey.
May 29 2017 11:09PM
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Bdoobz
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erikKThe NHL is an embarrassment to the sport of hockey.


How so?
May 29 2017 11:10PM
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Daph
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Fuuuck we should not have won that game but I'll take it.
May 29 2017 11:34PM
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JayRich
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whoisthatsquidI made a website concerning hockey and gambling on hockey. really unbiased and loose approach, some of you might dig it. Here my link to Stanley Cup finals preview.

https://dumpandchangeblog.wordpress.com/stanley-cup-finals-preview-and-predictions/


The Cup preview is dope dude, very well written! Gonna be over city. Life's too short to bet the under anyway.
May 30 2017 12:33AM
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whoisthatsquid
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JayRichThe Cup preview is dope dude, very well written! Gonna be over city. Life's too short to bet the under anyway.


someone who gets it!!!!! I dont trust people who bet unders.
May 30 2017 11:47PM
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whoisthatsquid
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I started a website about hockey and sports betting. This is my game 1 recap and my game 2 preview. You guys like Pens or Preds?????

Game 1 recap: https://dumpandchangeblog.wordpress.com/sorry-sid-theres-a-new-kid-in-town-game-1-stanley-cup-finals-recap/

Game 2 preview: https://dumpandchangeblog.wordpress.com/stanley-cup-finals-game-2-preview/
May 31 2017 12:11AM
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JayRich
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whoisthatsquidI started a website about hockey and sports betting. This is my game 1 recap and my game 2 preview. You guys like Pens or Preds?????

Game 1 recap: https://dumpandchangeblog.wordpress.com/sorry-sid-theres-a-new-kid-in-town-game-1-stanley-cup-finals-recap/

Game 2 preview: https://dumpandchangeblog.wordpress.com/stanley-cup-finals-game-2-preview/


Pens pulled it off again. Outplayed in 5 out of the 6 periods of the first two games. Third period of 2nd game, Pittsburgh shut Nashville DOWN. Good call on Guentzel being one of the players to watch. Kid is playing out of his fucking mind! If the Pens win the cup, it's going to be a toss up btw him and Geno who gets the Conn Smythe. Pittsburgh is in Rinne's head, but I'll be very surprised if Nashville doesn't win game 3. I think splitting the next two games is the best case scenario.
Jun 1 2017 5:31PM
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JayRich
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whoisthatsquidsomeone who gets it!!!!! I dont trust people who bet unders.


Nice write up of game 5 (and the rest of games as well). Even though it was a blowout, that game was still fun to watch with all of the after whistle activities. Also, anyone who hammered the over were probably ready to kiss Hainsey for the 6th goal. I figured you'd say something about the damn water bottle throw though. I almost guarantee that it will be talked about OVER and OVER before Sunday night. Another thing was the injury to Ellis and possible suspension for Sissons, which both would suck. I'm a Pens fan, but I hate to see someone as good as Ellis get injured and miss time. Sissons' crosscheck doesn't warrant a suspension in my opinion. Maata was falling down as he got crosschecked. I thought what he got last night was enough. Great showing from Maata and Hainsey last night, though. Improved a shit ton from Game 3 & 4. I'm pretty sure half of Pittsburgh was begging for them to be benched and replaced by Streit and/or Ruhwedel (who I think is still hurt). I hope the Pens can roll again and win the cup in Nashville. I don't think my heart can take another game 7. Lets go Pens!
Jun 9 2017 1:15PM
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Daph
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JayRichI don't think my heart can take another game 7. Lets go Pens!


Fuck, another game 7 might kill me but it would be so sick to win the cup in Pittsburgh
Jun 9 2017 6:49PM
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PacificRimJob
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Yawn.. Wait, hockey's still happening?
Jun 9 2017 7:43PM
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Rusticles
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DingoSeanYawn.. Wait, hockey's still happening?


Even as a huge hockey fan this is way to late. After mid May it's been drug out too long.

Did like to see Crosby mucking it up though.
Jun 11 2017 4:37AM
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Daph
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CITY OF CHAMPS BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fuck that was stressful. Love that Hornqvist got the first goal. Subban's bitch face at the end was priceless. Wish we could have won in Pittsburgh but hey, back to back cups is so fucking badass.
Jun 11 2017 11:31PM
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.frenchy
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crosby goat
Jun 12 2017 4:25PM
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JayRich
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DaphCITY OF CHAMPS BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fuck that was stressful. Love that Hornqvist got the first goal. Subban's bitch face at the end was priceless. Wish we could have won in Pittsburgh but hey, back to back cups is so fucking badass.


So glad it's over lol. Back to back tho!
.frenchycrosby goat


Seriously though, he's gotta be top 5 all time, right?
Jun 13 2017 7:51AM
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.frenchy
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for sure top 5 man, if not now then definitely by the end of his career
Jun 13 2017 11:23AM
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JayRich
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.frenchyfor sure top 5 man, if not now then definitely by the end of his career


3rd cup and 2nd Conn Smythe definitely would put him in top 5 in my opinion. I think a 4th cup would put him top 2 or 3. I mean he's just turning 30. He dodges concussions, he can roll for a few more cups depending what magic Rutherford can work with contracts and the baby Pens. It's just hard to judge because I didn't really get to witness Mario or Gretzky in their prime (and obviously Orr). I've heard from multiple analysts that they've never seen someone able to affect the game on every single shift as much as sid.
Jun 13 2017 3:46PM
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.frenchy
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JayRich3rd cup and 2nd Conn Smythe definitely would put him in top 5 in my opinion. I think a 4th cup would put him top 2 or 3. I mean he's just turning 30. He dodges concussions, he can roll for a few more cups depending what magic Rutherford can work with contracts and the baby Pens. It's just hard to judge because I didn't really get to witness Mario or Gretzky in their prime (and obviously Orr). I've heard from multiple analysts that they've never seen someone able to affect the game on every single shift as much as sid.


ill forever be grateful for his Golden Goal. fuckin cried
Jun 13 2017 5:10PM
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GayWolf420
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go Griffins! Calder Cup champs!
Jun 14 2017 11:49AM
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PacificRimJob
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RusticlesEven as a huge hockey fan this is way to late. After mid May it's been drug out too long.

Did like to see Crosby mucking it up though.


I'm just bored with both of these teams... entirely.
Jun 16 2017 1:00AM
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JayRich
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.frenchyill forever be grateful for his Golden Goal. fuckin cried


I think that was one of the only times I was alright with the USA losing.
Jun 16 2017 2:27PM
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PacificRimJob
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JayRichI think that was one of the only times I was alright with the USA losing.

I'm always alright with the USA losing.. I've been sick of winning for way too long.
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