Page 227 of 277 FirstFirst ... 127 177 217 225 226 227 228 229 237 ... LastLast
Results 3,391 to 3,405 of 4153

Thread: NHL and other ice hockey discussion

  1. #3391
    Basement Dweller Godfather's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2011
    Location
    Vancouver
    Posts
    16,820
    vCash
    13129
    Mentioned
    28 Post(s)
    Thanks
    4,305
    Thanked 6,770 Times in 4,009 Posts
    Quote Originally Posted by DemonGeminiX View Post
    How's the Flyer's pick? Is he any good?
    I was really impressed with what the Flyers did, I think a lot of people are. You guys traded your 11th pick for 14 & 45, gambling that the guy they wanted, Cameron York, would still be there and sure enough he was. The kid was ranked 4th or 5th in defense-men in this draft but I've seen his style described as highly offensive and 'game breaking,' so obviously they liked something about him and felt they could steal him a bit later on in the draft. Obviously it'll take a few more years to develop a d-man than a forward, but I think your organization needs offensive-defense quite badly. Cam York is being compared to Keith Yandle (who is my favorite d-man in the league)
    Last edited by Godfather; 06-22-2019 at 04:57 PM.

  2. #3392
    Basement Dweller Godfather's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2011
    Location
    Vancouver
    Posts
    16,820
    vCash
    13129
    Mentioned
    28 Post(s)
    Thanks
    4,305
    Thanked 6,770 Times in 4,009 Posts
    Subban traded to the Devils for two prospects, and two second round picks, interesting.

  3. #3393
    Take Box B DemonGeminiX's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2011
    Location
    Bum Fuck Egypt, East Jabip
    Posts
    64,803
    vCash
    27021
    Mentioned
    25 Post(s)
    Thanks
    45,041
    Thanked 16,891 Times in 11,966 Posts
    Alright, who really got the King's ransom in this draft? I don't know any of these kids, and the columnists always seem like they want to suck every draft pick off (in every sport's draft, really). So, who got the scary good kids this year?


    Warning: The posts of this forum member may contain trigger language which may be considered offensive to some.

    Music was better when ugly people were allowed to make it.

  4. #3394
    Basement Dweller Godfather's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2011
    Location
    Vancouver
    Posts
    16,820
    vCash
    13129
    Mentioned
    28 Post(s)
    Thanks
    4,305
    Thanked 6,770 Times in 4,009 Posts
    Quote Originally Posted by DemonGeminiX View Post
    Alright, who really got the King's ransom in this draft? I don't know any of these kids, and the columnists always seem like they want to suck every draft pick off (in every sport's draft, really). So, who got the scary good kids this year?


    The kid who went first overall is a beast, Jack Hughes, went to the Devils (they also traded for PK Subban yesterday so they're improving but still suck). Canucks have his older brother and he's an incredible hockey player too. There's also a younger brother who's as good. Just hockey in that family's DNA. The Hughes brothers I suspect are going to be dominating the league for the next decade.

    The kid who went second, Kaapo Kakko, to the Rangers was super impressive in the World Juniors, he could end up being better than Hughes, impossible to say.

    The next 10 or so picks all seem good, it was considered a deep draft, but none of these analysts really know shit. Only time will tell. Every draft class has kids go in the First who won't play more than a handful of games.

  5. The Following User Says Thank You to Godfather For This Useful Post:

    DemonGeminiX (06-23-2019)

  6. #3395
    Basement Dweller Godfather's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2011
    Location
    Vancouver
    Posts
    16,820
    vCash
    13129
    Mentioned
    28 Post(s)
    Thanks
    4,305
    Thanked 6,770 Times in 4,009 Posts
    Looking at this draft further, this US National Development program is the reason US hockey is going to overtake Canadians - not in terms of numbers, but in terms of superstars which I'd argue is far bigger.

    If you're not familiar, the US National Development Program put this team together of top young prospects and they play out of Michigan. They form two teams (U-17 and U-18) and play games in several leagues (it's a bit confusing): the US Hockey League which granted is generally not as good as the league where our prospects play up in Canada (the CHL), as well as playing games against NCAA teams, and thirdly in international games and tournaments like the World Juniors. This is much different from the rest of the world who generally form World Junior teams like 'all-star' teams pulling them from their respective clubs for the big tournaments.


    Anyways, this USNDP had 5guys from their team drafted in the top 10 of this yea'rs draft, a new record for the most from one team. They had an additional 3 players go in the first round, and in total 17 of their players were drafted the past weekend.

    That's unbelievable. I don't know that Canada can copy this formula even if they want to either due to economics. The CHL where our kids play is a arguably a professional league (the kids aren't paid, but the teams are privately owned for-profit - hence the reason the NCAA bans their players, which is a whole separate controversy). Pulling all the top prospects in order to form a super-team might not fly up here, but for the NHL what the US is doing is huge and exciting.

  7. The Following User Says Thank You to Godfather For This Useful Post:

    DemonGeminiX (06-25-2019)

  8. #3396
    #DeSantis2024 Teh One Who Knocks's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2011
    Location
    5280' Above Sea Level
    Posts
    256,044
    vCash
    10966
    Mentioned
    20 Post(s)
    Thanks
    23,810
    Thanked 113,085 Times in 59,902 Posts

  9. The Following User Says Thank You to Teh One Who Knocks For This Useful Post:

    Godfather (09-26-2019)

  10. #3397
    #DeSantis2024 Teh One Who Knocks's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2011
    Location
    5280' Above Sea Level
    Posts
    256,044
    vCash
    10966
    Mentioned
    20 Post(s)
    Thanks
    23,810
    Thanked 113,085 Times in 59,902 Posts
    Hard to believe we're only a week away from opening day for the NHL.

  11. #3398
    Take Box B DemonGeminiX's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2011
    Location
    Bum Fuck Egypt, East Jabip
    Posts
    64,803
    vCash
    27021
    Mentioned
    25 Post(s)
    Thanks
    45,041
    Thanked 16,891 Times in 11,966 Posts
    I had no idea.


    Warning: The posts of this forum member may contain trigger language which may be considered offensive to some.

    Music was better when ugly people were allowed to make it.

  12. #3399
    #DeSantis2024 Teh One Who Knocks's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2011
    Location
    5280' Above Sea Level
    Posts
    256,044
    vCash
    10966
    Mentioned
    20 Post(s)
    Thanks
    23,810
    Thanked 113,085 Times in 59,902 Posts
    Me either, I only know because I saw a story about the Bruins getting ready for their preseason finale against Chicago.

  13. #3400
    Take Box B DemonGeminiX's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2011
    Location
    Bum Fuck Egypt, East Jabip
    Posts
    64,803
    vCash
    27021
    Mentioned
    25 Post(s)
    Thanks
    45,041
    Thanked 16,891 Times in 11,966 Posts
    I have no idea how the Flyers' chances are looking. Maybe I should ask GF?



    Warning: The posts of this forum member may contain trigger language which may be considered offensive to some.

    Music was better when ugly people were allowed to make it.

  14. #3401
    #DeSantis2024 Teh One Who Knocks's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2011
    Location
    5280' Above Sea Level
    Posts
    256,044
    vCash
    10966
    Mentioned
    20 Post(s)
    Thanks
    23,810
    Thanked 113,085 Times in 59,902 Posts
    Quote Originally Posted by DemonGeminiX View Post
    I have no idea how the Flyers' chances are looking. Maybe I should ask GF?



    Just got this in an e-mail from NHL.com

  15. #3402
    Basement Dweller Godfather's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2011
    Location
    Vancouver
    Posts
    16,820
    vCash
    13129
    Mentioned
    28 Post(s)
    Thanks
    4,305
    Thanked 6,770 Times in 4,009 Posts
    Quote Originally Posted by DemonGeminiX View Post
    I have no idea how the Flyers' chances are looking. Maybe I should ask GF?

    I'd wager you guys make the playoffs. Shame that Nolan is hurt, as is Morgan Frost but hopefully that's not long term. You've still got a wicked first line with G and Couterier, and Konecy, and then probably a second line of Kevin Hayes (great new addition) Vorachek and JVR. I think Carter Hart in net is underrated in net as he's only 21. You have some solid D too including Shayne Gostisbehere.

    Oh and Alain Vigneault is coaching for you now... easily my favorite Canucks coach of all time. I think you'll love him in interviews, he's a character and has brought several teams very close to a Cup.

    Flyers should still be one of the funnest teams in the league to watch.
    Last edited by Godfather; 09-26-2019 at 03:09 AM.

  16. The Following User Says Thank You to Godfather For This Useful Post:

    DemonGeminiX (09-26-2019)

  17. #3403
    Basement Dweller Godfather's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2011
    Location
    Vancouver
    Posts
    16,820
    vCash
    13129
    Mentioned
    28 Post(s)
    Thanks
    4,305
    Thanked 6,770 Times in 4,009 Posts
    Quote Originally Posted by Teh One Who Knocks View Post


    Just got this in an e-mail from NHL.com
    I love behind the scenes shit like this, the NHL needs more personality so I've got all the time in the world for this kind of show. Hopefully I can find this show in Canada.

  18. #3404
    #DeSantis2024 Teh One Who Knocks's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2011
    Location
    5280' Above Sea Level
    Posts
    256,044
    vCash
    10966
    Mentioned
    20 Post(s)
    Thanks
    23,810
    Thanked 113,085 Times in 59,902 Posts
    Quote Originally Posted by Godfather View Post
    I love behind the scenes shit like this, the NHL needs more personality so I've got all the time in the world for this kind of show. Hopefully I can find this show in Canada.
    You guys don't have the NHL Network up there?

  19. #3405
    Take Box B DemonGeminiX's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2011
    Location
    Bum Fuck Egypt, East Jabip
    Posts
    64,803
    vCash
    27021
    Mentioned
    25 Post(s)
    Thanks
    45,041
    Thanked 16,891 Times in 11,966 Posts
    I don't have the NHL network currently, but I'm sure I could "borrow" it from somewhere.


    Warning: The posts of this forum member may contain trigger language which may be considered offensive to some.

    Music was better when ugly people were allowed to make it.

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •