2013 NHL season about to commence!

BaltimoreSkins · 01-07-2013, 09:37 PM

Anybody else excited we may actually have a hockey season this year?

skinsfaninok · 01-07-2013, 09:39 PM

There's hockey in America?

That Guy · 01-07-2013, 09:48 PM

i am. not sure what the caps need to do to get over the hump though. maybe some washington strike shortened season happiness can ensue...

Dirtbag59 · 01-07-2013, 10:30 PM

Couldn't have come at a better time. I expect the summer to be a dead zone I wasn't about to let mid winter and early spring be one too.

skinsfaninok · 01-07-2013, 10:41 PM

Btw why would summer be a dead zone?

Ruhskins · 01-07-2013, 11:04 PM

So what, are they going to have like 20 games?

That Guy · 01-08-2013, 06:54 AM

48 games.

and skinsfan, if you don't care, please don't troll this thread. you can safely ignore it without posting twice in one day that you don't care. believe it or not, we got it the first time. and obviously people do care even if you don't.

dmek25 · 01-08-2013, 07:11 AM

could make for a better playoffs...the guys should be fresher

BaltimoreSkins · 01-08-2013, 09:28 AM

I always felt both NBA (even though I don't watch it too often) and NHL would do better with a shorter schedule. I would like to see the Caps try to implement the game plan they used in the playoffs last year during the regular season a bit more. It might work with a shortened season. It will also be interesting to see which players come back from their overseas contracts.

skinsfaninok · 01-08-2013, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by That Guy

48 games.

and skinsfan, if you don't care, please don't troll this thread. you can safely ignore it without posting twice in one day that you don't care. believe it or not, we got it the first time. and obviously people do care even if you don't.

I was just joking. We don't get hockey here( NHL) anyway but we do have CHL and I've been to a few games.

ArtMonkDrillz · 01-08-2013, 10:23 AM

I've liked the Caps since I was a kid and have considered myself a huge fan since they drafted Ovie, but to be perfectly honest, I'm not all that excited the lockout is over. This is mainly because I am a bitter, bitter person.

I convinced myself during the playoffs last season that the Caps were going to win it all, so I was sort of devastated when they were bounced by the rangers. And now I feel beaten down by the way the Nationals and Redskins' seasons came to a screeching halt during the postseason and I don't know if my psyche can handle that sort of thing again this spring.
On top of all that, even before the lockout I figured this would be kind of a rebuilding year for the Caps as they transitioned back into an offensive team under Adam Oates.

Okay, enough negativity from me... Hopefully Oates and the stint back in Russia can snap Ovechkin out of the mini-slump he's been in the past two seasons and he can return to being the dynamic goal-scorer he was a few years ago. Combine that with improved play from some of the younger guys and a better second line with Ribeiro and hopefully the Caps can make some noise this year and on into the summer.

RobH4413 · 01-08-2013, 11:01 AM

I fully support an abbreviated season. Honestly... I kinda think Hockey would be better if it kicked off with the Winter classic. The regular season is significantly too long- especially with how extensive the playoffs are.

I, for one, am extremely excited about the upcoming season.... Can't wait.

SmootSmack · 01-08-2013, 12:51 PM

This was pretty funny

Don't mess with the Dallas Stars social media team - CBSSports.com

Only thing that matters as far as I'm concerned is the playoffs, Capitals need to make serious noise in the playoffs.

NC_Skins · 01-08-2013, 01:20 PM

That was hilarious. Watching the Stars own the Cowboys like that....lol

Poor Romo cant catch a break...ahhahaha

mooby · 01-08-2013, 09:42 PM

I'm not gonna lie, I was kinda dreading only having the Wizards to watch between now and when the Nats season kicks off, so I'm glad hockey's back. Not sure what kind of season the Caps are going to have though, with a new coach and system to get used to. I just know I'll be glad to watch some hockey and hopefully catch a couple games in person this year.

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skinsfaninok Warpath Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UNITED STATES Age: 37 Posts: 36,113	Btw why would summer be a dead zone? __________________ “Mediocre people don’t like high achievers, and high achievers don’t like mediocre people.” ― Nick Saban

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BaltimoreSkins Pro Bowl Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Parkton, MD Posts: 5,676	Re: 2013 NHL season about to commence! I always felt both NBA (even though I don't watch it too often) and NHL would do better with a shorter schedule. I would like to see the Caps try to implement the game plan they used in the playoffs last year during the regular season a bit more. It might work with a shortened season. It will also be interesting to see which players come back from their overseas contracts.

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ArtMonkDrillz Franchise Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ellicott City, MD Age: 42 Posts: 8,029	Re: 2013 NHL season about to commence! I've liked the Caps since I was a kid and have considered myself a huge fan since they drafted Ovie, but to be perfectly honest, I'm not all that excited the lockout is over. This is mainly because I am a bitter, bitter person. I convinced myself during the playoffs last season that the Caps were going to win it all, so I was sort of devastated when they were bounced by the rangers. And now I feel beaten down by the way the Nationals and Redskins' seasons came to a screeching halt during the postseason and I don't know if my psyche can handle that sort of thing again this spring. On top of all that, even before the lockout I figured this would be kind of a rebuilding year for the Caps as they transitioned back into an offensive team under Adam Oates. Okay, enough negativity from me... Hopefully Oates and the stint back in Russia can snap Ovechkin out of the mini-slump he's been in the past two seasons and he can return to being the dynamic goal-scorer he was a few years ago. Combine that with improved play from some of the younger guys and a better second line with Ribeiro and hopefully the Caps can make some noise this year and on into the summer. __________________ "Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man." The Dude

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RobH4413 Wildcard Bitches Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bethesda, MD Age: 39 Posts: 2,638	Re: 2013 NHL season about to commence! I fully support an abbreviated season. Honestly... I kinda think Hockey would be better if it kicked off with the Winter classic. The regular season is significantly too long- especially with how extensive the playoffs are. I, for one, am extremely excited about the upcoming season.... Can't wait. __________________ This is what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps!

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SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: 2013 NHL season about to commence! This was pretty funny Don't mess with the Dallas Stars social media team - CBSSports.com Only thing that matters as far as I'm concerned is the playoffs, Capitals need to make serious noise in the playoffs. __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

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NC_Skins Gamebreaker Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 14,402	Re: 2013 NHL season about to commence! That was hilarious. Watching the Stars own the Cowboys like that....lol Poor Romo cant catch a break...ahhahaha __________________ "So let me get this straight. We have the event of the year on TV with millions watching around the world... and people want a punt, pass, and kick competition to be the halftime entertainment?? Folks, don't quit your day jobs."- Matty

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mooby Hug Anne Spyder Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 20,446	Re: 2013 NHL season about to commence! I'm not gonna lie, I was kinda dreading only having the Wizards to watch between now and when the Nats season kicks off, so I'm glad hockey's back. Not sure what kind of season the Caps are going to have though, with a new coach and system to get used to. I just know I'll be glad to watch some hockey and hopefully catch a couple games in person this year.

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