NHL Thread: Season 2018-2019 - Page 10

CanSpice · #**181** Posted **Sep 23, 2018, 3:19 AM**

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yeah it's fun to be a Canucks fan again. I wish Pettersson had some better players to play with though. Boeser and Horvat, Baertschi are the first line. That leaves not a lot for Pettersson to play with. Loui Eriksson i guess, but he's been a bust in Vancouver. For Pettersson to win the Calder, he's going to have to rack up a lot power play points because I don't think he's going to get much 5 on 5. Pettersson is terrible at face-offs by-the-way.

And here I was watching tonight's game thinking why do I even bother watching the Canucks any more. Thatcher Demko... the Canucks' goaltending future isn't all that bright.

suburbanite · #**182** Posted **Sep 23, 2018, 3:33 AM**

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And here I was watching tonight's game thinking why do I even bother watching the Canucks any more. Thatcher Demko... the Canucks' goaltending future isn't all that bright.

Goalie prospects come and go. The sure things dont pan out and the best ones come out of nowhere. Not saying it's not something to be concerned about but its unpredictable at best.

Firebrand · #**183** Posted **Sep 23, 2018, 6:24 AM**

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I don't think it's a very bold claim to say that the Calder is Pettersson's to lose if he stays healthy this year. Canuck's have had some good success in the draft and may be able to find themselves out of a rebuild faster than expected if they stop giving shitty deals to free agents.

What Benning did with the two signings during free agency is a Chiarelli-type signing. (That Drai contract.

). I don’t understand the ‘Nucks obsession on blowing money away on 35 year old 4th liners.

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Originally Posted by logan5

yeah it's fun to be a Canucks fan again. I wish Pettersson had some better players to play with though. Boeser and Horvat, Baertschi are the first line. That leaves not a lot for Pettersson to play with. Loui Eriksson i guess, but he's been a bust in Vancouver. For Pettersson to win the Calder, he's going to have to rack up a lot power play points because I don't think he's going to get much 5 on 5. Pettersson is terrible at face-offs by-the-way.

Meh. They’re still a ground-dwelling team (I called that because they are in a much better position than Montreal or Ottawa). But at least they have some good prospects. Some teams like the Jets are thinning out on prospects, so they need to be careful with their picks. *cough* Ottawa *cough* At least they don’t have to deal with an injured Shea Weber, or having wingers being used as centers.

Calgarian · #**184** Posted **Sep 24, 2018, 6:27 PM**

Flames young guns are looking good, and the vets look like they are getting their legs under them after the China trip. Here's hoping for meaningful hockey in April!

logan5 · #**185** Posted **Sep 24, 2018, 7:23 PM**

Lose for Hughes! Just to put into perspective how good he could be, in his junior program he’s scored better numbers than the likes of Kane, Kessel, Eichel, and Keller. And not that far off from Auston Matthews. All in the same program, going by points per game. There doesn’t seem to be anybody close to him right now.

HomeInMyShoes · #**186** Posted **Sep 24, 2018, 9:45 PM**

The creepiest mascot race just got interesting.

suburbanite · #**187** Posted **Sep 24, 2018, 9:46 PM**

What? This beautiful thing?

franktko · #**188** Posted **Sep 25, 2018, 2:55 PM**

OK it's official. Habs win the cup

Darkoshvilli · #**189** Posted **Sep 25, 2018, 8:51 PM**

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OK it's official. Habs win the cup

Yeah, the Hughes cup.

TownGuy · #**190** Posted **Sep 25, 2018, 9:29 PM**

Hoping and praying Colorado wins the "Hughes Cup" by way of Ottawa. That would be hilarious and there is a damn good chance of it happening.

If Price stays healthy he'll likely make the Habs too good to have a real shot at winning the draft lottery.

DoubleK · #**191** Posted **Sep 25, 2018, 10:34 PM**

OTT places Zach Smith on waivers.

Players are pissed.

What a tire fire Ottawa is.

JHikka · #**192** Posted **Sep 25, 2018, 11:12 PM**

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Yeah, the Hughes cup.

Montreal finishes last.

Ottawa (Colorado) wins the draft lottery.

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If Price stays healthy he'll likely make the Habs too good to have a real shot at winning the draft lottery.

The Habs are almost certainly going to be a bottom 10 team.

ExcaliburKid · #**193** Posted **Sep 26, 2018, 2:24 PM**

Was anybody at the Flames game last night? I was watching the highlights on Sportsnet and there were some epic 70's/80's workout routine GIF's on the Jumbotron after each goal, is this something they've been doing every pre-season game, or was this something totally new?
I was absolutely killing myself laughing lol

Also, any Oiler fans pick up a Rattie jersey yet? The kid is on fire

DoubleK · #**194** Posted **Sep 26, 2018, 2:55 PM**

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Originally Posted by ExcaliburKid

Was anybody at the Flames game last night? I was watching the highlights on Sportsnet and there were some epic 70's/80's workout routine GIF's on the Jumbotron after each goal, is this something they've been doing every pre-season game, or was this something totally new?
I was absolutely killing myself laughing lol

They've been using that for a couple years now.

Coldrsx · #**195** Posted **Sep 26, 2018, 3:35 PM**

'Also, any Oiler fans pick up a Rattie jersey yet? The kid is on fire'

Very promising, finally.

Darkoshvilli · #**196** Posted **Sep 29, 2018, 10:55 PM**

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If Price stays healthy he'll likely make the Habs too good to have a real shot at winning the draft lottery.

Not if he plays like last year or in the pre season so far.

MonctonRad · #**197** Posted **Sep 29, 2018, 11:17 PM**

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Not if he plays like last year or in the pre season so far.

Must be demoralized by what's happening with the rest of the team.

I mean, if there's a fire sale going on, why kill yourself playing your best? In the end it won't make any difference to the teams playoff chances.......

logan5 · #**198** Posted **Sep 30, 2018, 3:31 AM**

Oh man, I knew the canucks were going to be bad this year, but it looks like they are going to be epically bad. We have a first line, a third line, and 2 fourth lines. And no defence.

This kid Kakko from Finland looks like he might challenge Hughes for #1 overall. If we finish dead last, we have a decent chance at another elite talent.

mintzilla · #**199** Posted **Sep 30, 2018, 8:45 PM**

So what’s the deal with Ottawa? You guys moving cities or what?

TorontoDrew · #**200** Posted **Oct 1, 2018, 5:22 PM**

Just 2 more sleeps until the first game of the season!!! Woohoo!

Speaking of mascots, what the hell is Youppi? He's funny as hell looking in a good way but is he some Scottish lumberjack with hairy legs? Also Carleton needs a revamp, he looks to friendly, make him more of a true ferocious polar bear.

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