tho0505 Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Just stupid to have Pittsburgh going to Chicago instead of Minnesota or St Louis. NHL leans so heavy on teams like Pitt/Washington/NY Rangers promoting them, when Minnesota and St Louis have great rosters and solid fanbases. I like the idea of the rivalry games outdoors, but have someone else play in the 2nd game not NY Rangers again. Bring in Buffalo or any one on the east coast for that matter. You'll see a half empty stadium for the 2nd game for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Just stupid to have Pittsburgh going to Chicago instead of Minnesota or St Louis. NHL leans so heavy on teams like Pitt/Washington/NY Rangers promoting them, when Minnesota and St Louis have great rosters and solid fanbases. I like the idea of the rivalry games outdoors, but have someone else play in the 2nd game not NY Rangers again. Bring in Buffalo or any one on the east coast for that matter. You'll see a half empty stadium for the 2nd game for sure. I see the NHL is absolutely shameless in promoting only a couple of teams...they could hold a game in Fargo in the parking lot of the FargoDome and draw 40,000 people to see Winnipeg vs Minnesota...but why do that when you can have the Rangers play outdoors twice in three days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxweet Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 I know it is just me but these outdoor games have lost their luster, pizzaz or whatever you want to call it. it was a cool thing 4-5 years ago but now they are just so commonplace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxScore Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Sources: NHL finalizing 6 outdoors Umm..no! Also, I was very surprised to see that Minnesota was not on this list. From what I have read and heard Minnesota didn't want any of what they are calling secondary outdoor games and only really wanted an outdoor game if it is the Winter Classic so with Toronto and Detroit already having it for next season they decided to just wait for the 2015 Winter Classic and it really sounds like they expect to get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray77 Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 From what I have read and heard Minnesota didn't want any of what they are calling secondary outdoor games and only really wanted an outdoor game if it is the Winter Classic so with Toronto and Detroit already having it for next season they decided to just wait for the 2015 Winter Classic and it really sounds like they expect to get it. OK - that makes sense then. I'm assuming this 6 outdoor game extravaganza is just for next year, then they'll go back to the 1 main Winter Classic after that. But I've been known to be wrong before... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 OK - that makes sense then. I'm assuming this 6 outdoor game extravaganza is just for next year, then they'll go back to the 1 main Winter Classic after that. But I've been known to be wrong before... ...hopefully it's not a precursor to a league-wide extravaganza in 2015...GROAN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimdahl Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Detroit, Philly, and the Rangers are also all looking rough early. With only 42 games, these missed points are going to keep someone out of the playoffs. As the season draws to a close, the playoffs have maintained the somewhat different look I noted at the beginning. In the East, the Devils seem out. Philly seems out. Rangers are on the bubble. It could also be quite Canadian -- 2 of the Canadian teams have clinched (Montreal, Toronto), and 2 can still make it (Ottawa, Winnipeg). I don't follow the West much, but the Redwings (21 season playoff streak!) are currently on the outside looking in, but do seem to control their own destiny. Minnesota and Columbus would both make it if the season ended today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darell1976 Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Go JETS!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxbow6 Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 "Game 7" for the Wild tonight...win and move on. Could back their way into the playoffs if they and Columbus both lose tonight though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxScore Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Wild better hope they win tonight and some other things happen to get them up to the #7 seed because if they just sneak in and face the Blackhawks in the 1st round it will be a real quick apperance for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishSiouxFan Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 My Predators are absolutely embarrassing this year I'm not a fair weather fan so I'll stick with em, but geez, this is painful. Hope we get some good draft picks out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxbow6 Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 My Predators are absolutely embarrassing this year I'm not a fair weather fan so I'll stick with em, but geez, this is painful. Hope we get some good draft picks out of it. Preds up 1-0 on BJ thru 2. Wild could back in if that stands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxbow6 Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Round 1...Wild vs Toews and Co. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Round 1...Wild vs Toews and Co. Good luck with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fetch Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 That 5 on 3 I was thinking Oh Sh! T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fetch Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Is Oshie back if not what's up ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxScore Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Round 1...Wild vs Toews and Co. I'm a Hawks and Wild fan so I guess either way I'll have a team moving on. I see it as a 4-1 maybe 4-2 series for the Hawks, I think the Wild needs to improve the defensemen other than Suter and Brodin and also needs an upgrade in the net to become a real cup contender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxbow6 Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 I'm a Hawks and Wild fan so I guess either way I'll have a team moving on. I see it as a 4-1 maybe 4-2 series for the Hawks, I think the Wild needs to improve the defensemen other than Suter and Brodin and also needs an upgrade in the net to become a real cup contender. I'm with with all of thee above. MN top line is good and Cullen Zucker Setaguchi is a very creative 2nd line. Lines 3 and 4 stink and the depth of the Hawks will be too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray77 Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 The Bruins/Senators game today will decide 3 playoff series in the East: 1. Bruins win in regulation, Bruins are #2 and Senators are #8 - Bruins play Islanders and Senators go to Pittsburgh, Montreal drops to #4 and plays the Leafs. 2. Bruins win in OT, Bruins are #2 and Senators are #7 - Bruins play Senators and the Penguins play the Islanders, Montreal drops to #4 and plays the Leafs. 3. Senators win (either regulation or OT) - Senators move to #7 and the Bruins stay at #4 - Senators play the Canadiens and the Bruins play the Leafs, the Penguins play the Islanders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Some great match-ups this post-season...nice to see the Islanders and Maple Leafs back in the playoffs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scpa0305 Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Watching the Boston vs Toronto game.....one thing is certain, Frattin has a cannon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scpa0305 Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Marchand is such a puke....he plays for any other team there would be a bounty on his head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scpa0305 Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Anyone know what network the USA world game is on? Everything on the net is saying NBCSN but my guide definitely show Indy/horse races during the time slot the game should be on. I have Dish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Phil Housley...gold...then bronze...and now an assistant coaching job in the NHL. Where's passit_offthegoalie when I need him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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