NHL Predictions

SmootSmack · 10-04-2005, 12:37 AM

I don't know if there are any other NHL fans here. If you're not that's cool, but if you are I'm posting my predictions for the season here. Would love to read some others.

Northeast:

Ottawa: Basically going for it all now with the signing of Dominik Hasek
Boston: They may be a bit slow on defense, but have some solid veterans
Montreal: Hopefully the year off didn't completely kill their momentum
Toronto: Don't know about some of these "big name" acquisitions, like Lindros
Buffalo: Without Satan they don't have a prayer

Atlantic:

Philadelphia: Can't stand the Flyers but they're good, really good
New Jersey: As long as they have Brodeur, they can compete
New York Islanders: Losing Peca hurts, I doubt Yashin can carry this team
New York Rangers: Jaromir is better than Sidney Crosby right now
Pittsburgh: But Crosby might just be good enough to push Pitt out of last

Southeast:

Tampa: Have everything they need to repeat as Stanley Cup champs
Florida: Niewenduyk could have found better than this
Atlanta: Heatley needed a change of scenery, but his loss will really hurt
Carolina: Major drop-off at this point in the conference
Washington: They need to unload Olie and get some more prospects

Central:

Detroit: The Yankees of the NHL
Nashville: I'm biased, I like the Predators and Kariya is a perfect fit
Columbus: Rick Nash is a legit superstar and Adam Foote is a great mentor
Chicago: Khabibulin is a nice addition, but I think they still lack speed on O
St. Louis: The new cap rules have really hurt the Blues. Time to rebuild

Northwest:

Calgary: Iginla is going to need help if they want to return to the Cup finals
Vancouver: You could argue they've underachieved considering their talent
Edmonton: Peca and Pronger-veterans to help the youngsters down the road
Minnesota: They play too close to the vest too often
Colorado: Don't be surprised to see Sakic gone by the trading deadline

Pacific:

San Jose: Talented, but I think coach Ron Wilson can only take them so far
Los Angeles: I really like the Demitra signing to help Roenick
Dallas: The window has probably closed on them.
Anaheim: Solid defense with Niedermayer and Ozolinsh, but little scoring
Phoenix: Gretzky was the greatest ever but can he teach others to be great

Final Four: Ottawa, Philadelphia, Nashville, Vancouver

Stanley Cup Champs: Ottawa over Vancouver (4-3)

Gmanc711 · 10-04-2005, 01:21 AM

Well I have never been a huge NHL guy, but everytime I watch hockey I end up loving it. So I'm going to try to get into it a little bit this year, working in slow. I have a media pass to Buffalo, so I'm hope they win the Stanley Cup lol. In all seriousness though, the Flames I think (from reading) have the best team so I'll go with them.

Redskins8588 · 10-04-2005, 07:37 AM

The PENS will take it all this year!!!

Well, I can dream right?!?!

BDBohnzie · 10-04-2005, 01:46 PM

I haven't kept up with the NHL enough to make any solid predictions...however, look for Alexander Ovechkin to battle Sydney Crosby to the death for Rookie of the Year. LA could be a sleeper, as well as Edmonton and Pittsburgh.

My Final Four prediction is: Buffalo, Philly, Colorado, Calgary

Stanley Cup: Calgary over Buffalo in 6

RedskinRat · 10-05-2005, 03:12 PM

Red Wings all the way.

Riggo44 · 10-05-2005, 03:35 PM

I am really not a big Hockey guy. But Go Ducks!!!! Quak Quak!

PSUskinsfan11 · 10-05-2005, 06:33 PM

I live in central PA and hate ALL philly teams, but I do love the Flyers....Brasher is a cannon.

itvnetop · 10-06-2005, 05:23 AM

i hear the new rules are offense-oriented, making for a more entertaining game... can anyone explain to us novices what these new rules are and how they will benefit scoring?

BDBohnzie · 10-06-2005, 11:06 AM

Found this on MSNBC: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8672777/

Found this on TSN: http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=131130&hubname=nhl

These 2 should be able to explain it fairly well.

itvnetop · 10-06-2005, 11:15 PM

thanks man... excellent overview of the new rules!

steveo395 · 10-08-2005, 01:43 PM

Go Flyers!!

10-04-2005, 12:37 AM	#1
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	NHL Predictions I don't know if there are any other NHL fans here. If you're not that's cool, but if you are I'm posting my predictions for the season here. Would love to read some others. Northeast: Ottawa: Basically going for it all now with the signing of Dominik Hasek Boston: They may be a bit slow on defense, but have some solid veterans Montreal: Hopefully the year off didn't completely kill their momentum Toronto: Don't know about some of these "big name" acquisitions, like Lindros Buffalo: Without Satan they don't have a prayer Atlantic: Philadelphia: Can't stand the Flyers but they're good, really good New Jersey: As long as they have Brodeur, they can compete New York Islanders: Losing Peca hurts, I doubt Yashin can carry this team New York Rangers: Jaromir is better than Sidney Crosby right now Pittsburgh: But Crosby might just be good enough to push Pitt out of last Southeast: Tampa: Have everything they need to repeat as Stanley Cup champs Florida: Niewenduyk could have found better than this Atlanta: Heatley needed a change of scenery, but his loss will really hurt Carolina: Major drop-off at this point in the conference Washington: They need to unload Olie and get some more prospects Central: Detroit: The Yankees of the NHL Nashville: I'm biased, I like the Predators and Kariya is a perfect fit Columbus: Rick Nash is a legit superstar and Adam Foote is a great mentor Chicago: Khabibulin is a nice addition, but I think they still lack speed on O St. Louis: The new cap rules have really hurt the Blues. Time to rebuild Northwest: Calgary: Iginla is going to need help if they want to return to the Cup finals Vancouver: You could argue they've underachieved considering their talent Edmonton: Peca and Pronger-veterans to help the youngsters down the road Minnesota: They play too close to the vest too often Colorado: Don't be surprised to see Sakic gone by the trading deadline Pacific: San Jose: Talented, but I think coach Ron Wilson can only take them so far Los Angeles: I really like the Demitra signing to help Roenick Dallas: The window has probably closed on them. Anaheim: Solid defense with Niedermayer and Ozolinsh, but little scoring Phoenix: Gretzky was the greatest ever but can he teach others to be great Final Four: Ottawa, Philadelphia, Nashville, Vancouver Stanley Cup Champs: Ottawa over Vancouver (4-3) __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

10-04-2005, 01:21 AM	#2
Gmanc711 Thank You, Sean. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Age: 39 Posts: 7,506	Re: NHL Predictions Well I have never been a huge NHL guy, but everytime I watch hockey I end up loving it. So I'm going to try to get into it a little bit this year, working in slow. I have a media pass to Buffalo, so I'm hope they win the Stanley Cup lol. In all seriousness though, the Flames I think (from reading) have the best team so I'll go with them. __________________ #21

10-04-2005, 07:37 AM	#3
Redskins8588 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ridgway, PA Age: 46 Posts: 2,519	Re: NHL Predictions The PENS will take it all this year!!! Well, I can dream right?!?! __________________ "I am the best at what I do, and what I do isn't very nice" - Sean Taylor

10-04-2005, 01:46 PM	#4
BDBohnzie Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Frederick, MD Age: 45 Posts: 4,628	Re: NHL Predictions I haven't kept up with the NHL enough to make any solid predictions...however, look for Alexander Ovechkin to battle Sydney Crosby to the death for Rookie of the Year. LA could be a sleeper, as well as Edmonton and Pittsburgh. My Final Four prediction is: Buffalo, Philly, Colorado, Calgary Stanley Cup: Calgary over Buffalo in 6 __________________ Bad Things man, I mean bad things... “WE TOOK HIM IN THE SIXTH ROUND SO WE'RE NOT SMART EITHER.” - Shanny on what the Skins saw in Alfred Morris

10-05-2005, 03:12 PM	#5
RedskinRat Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: I'm in LA, trick! Posts: 8,700	Re: NHL Predictions Red Wings all the way.

10-05-2005, 03:35 PM	#6
Riggo44 The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: San Clemente CA Age: 51 Posts: 2,390	Re: NHL Predictions I am really not a big Hockey guy. But Go Ducks!!!! Quak Quak! __________________ Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. Benjamin Franklin

10-05-2005, 06:33 PM	#7
PSUskinsfan11 Impact Rookie Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: the port, PA Age: 40 Posts: 692	Re: NHL Predictions I live in central PA and hate ALL philly teams, but I do love the Flyers....Brasher is a cannon. __________________ R.I.P. ST 21.....never forgotten

10-06-2005, 05:23 AM	#8
itvnetop Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 47 Posts: 3,007	Re: NHL Predictions i hear the new rules are offense-oriented, making for a more entertaining game... can anyone explain to us novices what these new rules are and how they will benefit scoring?

10-06-2005, 11:06 AM	#9
BDBohnzie Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Frederick, MD Age: 45 Posts: 4,628	Re: NHL Predictions Found this on MSNBC: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8672777/ Found this on TSN: http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=131130&hubname=nhl These 2 should be able to explain it fairly well. __________________ Bad Things man, I mean bad things... “WE TOOK HIM IN THE SIXTH ROUND SO WE'RE NOT SMART EITHER.” - Shanny on what the Skins saw in Alfred Morris

10-06-2005, 11:15 PM	#10
itvnetop Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 47 Posts: 3,007	Re: NHL Predictions thanks man... excellent overview of the new rules!

10-08-2005, 01:43 PM	#11
steveo395 The Starter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,674	Re: NHL Predictions Go Flyers!! __________________

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