Official 2012 NHL Playoffs Thread *Poll*

theNYRhave traded Erik Christensen and a 7th round pick to the Minnesota Wild for forward Casey Wellman who is being assigned toCTWhaleBob_McKenzie

Via the New York Rangers' Twitter.

Not NHL, but Top Prospect and (probably) future Blue Jacket (:P) Nail Yakupov was suspended 2 games for missing the CHL Top Prospects Game. He missed it because his doctor told him it was in his best interest to miss it since he has been injured since the Gold medal final at the WJHC.

How the hell can you suspend a player for not going to a game that is not mandatory and following the wishes of his doctor? This sends a message that selling the game and Yakupov's his name out there is more important than his health.

B-B-B-B-BALLA

Lupul will always be cheered in Ottawa as long as 75% of ScotiaBank Place is filled with Leafs fans. :v

F*CK YES!! OPTIMUS REIM IS BACK BABY!!

Um, sorry, got a little carried away:P What a game though.

F*CK YES!! OPTIMUS REIM IS BACK BABY!!

Um, sorry, got a little carried away:P What a game though.

JohnBean42

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F*CK YES!! OPTIMUS REIM IS BACK BABY!!

Um, sorry, got a little carried away:P What a game though.

gameeer1

I thought I'd share this...got it from Twitter. Warning: it's a Friday spoof:P http://video.thescore.com/watch/houses-of-the-hockey-bloge-salming-present-reimer

[QUOTE="gameeer1"][QUOTE="JohnBean42"]

F*CK YES!! OPTIMUS REIM IS BACK BABY!!

Um, sorry, got a little carried away:P What a game though.

JohnBean42

I thought I'd share this...got it from Twitter. Warning: it's a Friday spoof:P http://video.thescore.com/watch/houses-of-the-hockey-bloge-salming-present-reimer

If the Leafs keep Gagner down to a hat trick tonight, it will be a good game. :v

Talks are starting to get serious about Seattle getting a franchise soon, granted we can get an arena planned. I would be stoked.monkeytoes61

Talks are starting to get serious about Seattle getting a franchise soon, granted we can get an arena planned. I would be stoked.monkeytoes61

Link to this? I know there has definitely been interest, but I haven't seen anything recently. Would be pretty cool to see the first American city that won the Stanley Cup in the NHL.

And that leads to naming. Would they bring back the Seattle Metropolitans name like the new Ottawa Senators and Winnipeg Jets have, despite not having a shared history? Or will it be something different? Seeing the Seattle Sounders of the MLS makes me think that the NHL could work just as well, they're even more rowdy than Toronto FC fans I'd say. At least they've also been to the playoffs, unlike TFC. :c

Again, it'd be pretty cool to see a team from there. (:

I didn't watch the Leafs/Oilers game tonight, just caught the recap. Good to see that they held off Gagner for only one point on the night. :P

Hopefully they crash down the Jets tomorrow, and if Pittsburgh and New Jersey lose in regulation tomorrow, tied for 5th in the East. Boston's division lead isn't looking that much safer anymore. ;)

The Leafs probably won't capture the division, but the point is that nobody is safe at this point. A win tomorrow and then a win in Philadelphia could put us tied with them or two points back in the best cases.

That Jordan Eberle kid is going to be the real deal.Los9090

I didn't watch the Leafs/Oilers game tonight, just caught the recap. Good to see that they held off Gagner for only one point on the night. :P

Hopefully they crash down the Jets tomorrow, and if Pittsburgh and New Jersey lose in regulation tomorrow, tied for 5th in the East. Boston's division lead isn't looking that much safer anymore. ;)

The Leafs probably won't capture the division, but the point is that nobody is safe at this point. A win tomorrow and then a win in Philadelphia could put us tied with them or two points back in the best cases.

gameeer1

[QUOTE="gameeer1"]

I didn't watch the Leafs/Oilers game tonight, just caught the recap. Good to see that they held off Gagner for only one point on the night. :P

Hopefully they crash down the Jets tomorrow, and if Pittsburgh and New Jersey lose in regulation tomorrow, tied for 5th in the East. Boston's division lead isn't looking that much safer anymore. ;)

The Leafs probably won't capture the division, but the point is that nobody is safe at this point. A win tomorrow and then a win in Philadelphia could put us tied with them or two points back in the best cases.

Swanogt19

That Jordan Eberle kid is going to be the real deal.Los9090

Great game last night. Top 2 lines looking really solid, and Reimer calmed down after allowing that goal :21 in and gave us a chance to win.

I agree with gameeer1. We probably won't capture it, but it's also closer than it was 3 weeks ago. I didn't think they'd be this close. We do have to face Boston 2 more times, so, hey, who knows.

We control our own fate with 3 more against Philly, 2 vs. Boston, 2 or 3 vs the Caps, and 2 against NJ. Big games. gotta beat the teams we're suppose to (Jets, Oilers, Habs and Sens) but winning these games would be huge in getting home-ice advantage.

[QUOTE="monkeytoes61"]Talks are starting to get serious about Seattle getting a franchise soon, granted we can get an arena planned. I would be stoked.gameeer1

Link to this? I know there has definitely been interest, but I haven't seen anything recently. Would be pretty cool to see the first American city that won the Stanley Cup in the NHL.

And that leads to naming. Would they bring back the Seattle Metropolitans name like the new Ottawa Senators and Winnipeg Jets have, despite not having a shared history? Or will it be something different? Seeing the Seattle Sounders of the MLS makes me think that the NHL could work just as well, they're even more rowdy than Toronto FC fans I'd say. At least they've also been to the playoffs, unlike TFC. :c

Again, it'd be pretty cool to see a team from there. (:

[QUOTE="monkeytoes61"]Talks are starting to get serious about Seattle getting a franchise soon, granted we can get an arena planned. I would be stoked.Los9090

Bleh... Tough loss to take tonight, time to regroup for Thursday night in Philadelphia.

18 shots and 1 goal is unacceptable.

[QUOTE="Swanogt19"][QUOTE="gameeer1"]

I didn't watch the Leafs/Oilers game tonight, just caught the recap. Good to see that they held off Gagner for only one point on the night. :P

Hopefully they crash down the Jets tomorrow, and if Pittsburgh and New Jersey lose in regulation tomorrow, tied for 5th in the East. Boston's division lead isn't looking that much safer anymore. ;)

The Leafs probably won't capture the division, but the point is that nobody is safe at this point. A win tomorrow and then a win in Philadelphia could put us tied with them or two points back in the best cases.

gameeer1

[QUOTE="gameeer1"]

[QUOTE="monkeytoes61"]Talks are starting to get serious about Seattle getting a franchise soon, granted we can get an arena planned. I would be stoked.monkeytoes61

Link to this? I know there has definitely been interest, but I haven't seen anything recently. Would be pretty cool to see the first American city that won the Stanley Cup in the NHL.

And that leads to naming. Would they bring back the Seattle Metropolitans name like the new Ottawa Senators and Winnipeg Jets have, despite not having a shared history? Or will it be something different? Seeing the Seattle Sounders of the MLS makes me think that the NHL could work just as well, they're even more rowdy than Toronto FC fans I'd say. At least they've also been to the playoffs, unlike TFC. :c

Again, it'd be pretty cool to see a team from there. (:

There was an article on a Canadian website, and biased or not, it says the Quebec City will get a team very, very soon. Or at least should. They have the money, the owner, and the rink, and the fan base. IMHO, I think the NHL would be crazy to take Seattle or KC over QC when dealing with the Coyotes. But I don't know that much about the Seattle situation, but I know how much QC wants a team. Even the government is backing it.

http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/2012/02/08/nhl_quebec_nordiques_brunt/

Well gee, what do we have here?

IT'S ONLY THE WORST KEPT SECRET IN THE LEAGUE

Regardless, I've gotta get some tix to go to Ann Arbor, I have a passport already. (:

Well gee, what do we have here?

IT'S ONLY THE WORST KEPT SECRET IN THE LEAGUE

Regardless, I've gotta get some tix to go to Ann Arbor, I have a passport already. (:

gameeer1

Boston must have s*** the bed or something, because when I got off of Super Monday Night Combat, I go to NHL.com to see the Sabres won 6-0.

Boston must have s*** the bed or something, because when I got off of Super Monday Night Combat, I go to NHL.com to see the Sabres won 6-0.

gameeer1

WHO IS COMING DOWN TO ANN ARBOR WITH ME?

THIS IS GONNA BE AWESOME I AM TOO STOKED, MUST GET TICKETS

WHO IS COMING DOWN TO ANN ARBOR WITH ME?

THIS IS GONNA BE AWESOME I AM TOO STOKED, MUST GET TICKETS

gameeer1

Mats Sundin tonight tomorrow...I don't get why we don't retire numbers. Sundin should get his retired.

Gameeer1, what do you think about Sundin?

Wings win their 19th straight at home. Attempt to tie the record on Sunday against Philly who currently own the record along with the Bruins for the longest home win streak.

Wings win their 19th straight at home. Attempt to tie the record on Sunday against Philly who currently own the record along with the Bruins for the longest home win streak.

Fizzman

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Wings win their 19th straight at home. Attempt to tie the record on Sunday against Philly who currently own the record along with the Bruins for the longest home win streak.

Los9090

Mats Sundin tonight tomorrow...I don't get why we don't retire numbers. Sundin should get his retired.

Gameeer1, what do you think about Sundin?

JohnBean42

[QUOTE="monkeytoes61"]Talks are starting to get serious about Seattle getting a franchise soon, granted we can get an arena planned. I would be stoked.Los9090

[QUOTE="JohnBean42"]

Mats Sundin tonight tomorrow...I don't get why we don't retire numbers. Sundin should get his retired.

Gameeer1, what do you think about Sundin?

gameeer1

Leafs have to start retiring numbers. It isn't right seeing players wear #1 or #27, and now #13. There a lot of possible numbers to retire, and you gotta start somewhere. Start with Sundin. I really hope tonight they surprise us and do it.

I completely agree with you. Sundin went to as many Conference Finals as Gilmour, like you said, he has the most points and goals in Leafs history...think about that, and the countless great players the Leafs have had. People are still bitter, and I just don't get it.

Leafs have to start retiring numbers. It isn't right seeing players wear #1 or #27, and now #13. There a lot of possible numbers to retire, and you gotta start somewhere. Start with Sundin. I really hope tonight they surprise us and do it.

JohnBean42

Keon REALLY has a grudge with the MLSE still, and frankly, I don't blame him.

anyways, games were played this afternoon, Pittsburgh and Winnipeg scored often in an 8-5 win, Rangers still beat Philadelphia, Boston and Nashville go into a shooutout ending with a Bruins victory, and Taylor Hall scores a magnificent backhand on the Senators 17 seconds into Overtime.

Now it's almost time to watch another legend's number get raised to the rafters.

On a night as special as this (and Mats' speech was fantastic, couldn't help but feel a bit emotional during it, and his highlight reel), this game is a complete embarrassment. Complete lack of effort from everyone.

WHAT A F***ING DISGRACE. THE WHOLE F***ING TEAM.

WHAT A F***ING DISGRACE. THE WHOLE F***ING TEAM.

gameeer1

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WHAT A F***ING DISGRACE. THE WHOLE F***ING TEAM.

JohnBean42

[QUOTE="JohnBean42"][QUOTE="gameeer1"]

WHAT A F***ING DISGRACE. THE WHOLE F***ING TEAM.

gameeer1

Do you guys think the Leafs will be buyers at the trade deadline? Swanogt19

[QUOTE="Swanogt19"]Do you guys think the Leafs will be buyers at the trade deadline? gameeer1

I know opinions change on our goalies all the time, but I feel a veteran goalie would help. Like, if STL shops Halak (which I really doubt) or Nabokov is moved, I'd like them. Idk what I'd wanna give up though...MacArthur a possibility?

And Nash doesn't want to leave Columbus. He's just invoke his NTC. Especially to come to T.O....he want out of the spotlight, And there is no way in hell I want Carter. Not at that price. He's be nice though.

I would like to see Hal Gill back in Boston. I think we could use a good solid D man. Corvo was brought to help the powerplay and that has failed. IMO he's our weakest D man. Swanogt19

That centerman fit no one seems to talk much about, but might be shopped: Derek Roy. Not #1 compared to others, but moves the puck well, good touch...26 goals 2 years ago, 28 and then 32 before that. 10 goals in 34 games last year. I know the 'Hawks are interested.

If we get a goalie, I don't want to give up any assets like Schenn or Kadri, cause I think Reimer has a lot of potential. But for this year, maybe we need a vet.

Speaking of the 'Hawks....8 straight losses. And they're a really good team. Is Quinville's job in jeopardy? Maybe.