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Fantasy Leagues => NHL Leagues => Franchise NHL => Topic started by: Mordecai on August 21, 2018, 01:54:02 PM
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Which teams are going to be in the top half and which are going to be rebuilding in 2018-19?
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I will speak for myself and state that Chicago Blackhawks fully expect to be in the Final Four in 2019. Anything less would be a failure on our part.
EAST
Carolina, Detroit, Pittsburgh, Montreal.
WEST
Colorado, Edmonton, Chicago, Nashville.
These are my picks at this time for Conference Semi-Finals.
- DD
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I will speak for myself and state that Chicago Blackhawks fully expect to be in the Final Four in 2019. Anything less would be a failure on our part.
EAST
Carolina, Detroit, Pittsburgh, Montreal.
WEST
Colorado, Edmonton, Chicago, Nashville.
These are my picks at this time for Conference Semi-Finals.
- DD
I agree with Double D.
For teams battling for worst record I’ll go Ducks, Sabers, Wild, Caps. Some have pipeline goalies coming and others just organizational depth pieces in net that are handcuffing 19’.
I fully expect Colorado to hand Chicago another disappointing year.... because I’ve got too mister!
(https://m.imgur.com/uABeA42)
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I agree with Double D.
For teams battling for worst record I’ll go Ducks, Sabers, Wild, Caps. Some have pipeline goalies coming and others just organizational depth pieces in net that are handcuffing 19’.
I fully expect Colorado to hand Chicago another disappointing year.... because I’ve got too mister!
(https://m.imgur.com/uABeA42)
Caps won 51 games last year and those other 3 combined won 35. Nobody left the Caps. We're stacked in the skaters department. Goalie or not, we won't be winning only 15 games next year.
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Caps won 51 games last year and those other 3 combined won 35. Nobody left the Caps. We're stacked in the skaters department. Goalie or not, we won't be winning only 15 games next year.
It’s probably NJ in the Metro... :o
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I'll post some detailed predictions once the transaction freeze hits. Teams are still rounding out their rosters.
caps almost upset the mighty Hurricanes last year in the first round. I doubt they finish near the bottom.
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Western
Pacific
1. Vegas - has depth at all positions and some goaltending that could really surprise with Grubauer
2. San Jose - built and has Condon who might steal starts super active new owner continuously making improvenents
3. LA - Quick, Doughty, Hedman, O'Reilly, McDavid say the Kings are playoff bound again this year.
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Western
Pacific
1. Vegas - has depth at all positions and some goaltending that could really surprise with Grubauer
2. San Jose - built and has Condon who might steal starts super active new owner continuously making improvenents
3. LA - Quick, Doughty, Hedman, O'Reilly, McDavid say the Kings are playoff bound again this year.
Golden Knights will have to make more adjustments to lock up a playoff spot in the preseason. But thanks for the vote of confidence brother.
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See way i see it u can all make all these u want. Ill just sit back and be amused by you guys. Just keep thinking minn will be at bottom all u want. What about tampa if trade gets approved ill be adding me a great goalie in schneider and have gallagher,pallet,chara,sergachev,stamkos,scheen and eller but what do i know. So good luck all because come end of season my tampa team will be in the top 5 at least.
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See way i see it u can all make all these u want. Ill just sit back and be amused by you guys. Just keep thinking minn will be at bottom all u want. What about tampa if trade gets approved ill be adding me a great goalie in schneider and have gallagher,pallet,chara,sergachev,stamkos,scheen and eller but what do i know. So good luck all because come end of season my tampa team will be in the top 5 at least.
:iatp:
I would hold onto those first round picks just in case though :rofl:
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:iatp:
I would hold onto those first round picks just in case though :rofl:
:o
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Which teams are going to be in the top half and which are going to be rebuilding in 2018-19?
METRO DIVISION PREDICTIONS
TOP 3 TO MAKE POSTSEASON
:CAR-NHL: Carolina - Halo is still building up his forces of evil and clearly last yr's almost perfect unbeaten record (only 4 loses in 84 game schedule) was strategic and his roster only seems to have gotten better.
:PHI-NHL: Flyers - Didn't lose much to FA and added some much needed support to challenge the Canes.
:PIT-NHL: Pens - If SDP draftee goalie Mikko Koskinen wins the backup role in Oil counrty, Pittsburgh might have a shot at locking up a playoff spot this year. Malkin and Crosby told me so.
Wildcards & IN-THE-MIX
:NYI: Isls - If Robin Lehner wins the starting gig with the NHL Islanders, Johnny's team will be a serious contender. If not, NYI will be fighting for a shot at the post-season right down to the final wk of the season.
:NYR: Rangers - Some additions and subtractions helped and seemed to have also hurt the team.
:WAS-NHL3: Caps - Ovie, K.Connor, Nichushkin, Landeskog, Granlund, Toffoli, Butcher, Schultz, and Suter all say they're good for a playoff berth. Adam Werner & Kari Lehtonen say, "NOT SO FAR JONATHAN!"
:CLS: Jackets - Plenty of talent on the roster that Blkhwkfn has rebuilt over the past season and a half. If McElhinney, Neuvirth & Korpisalo pull their weight, Columbus is in like Flinn! If not, they'll be like a rock - at the bottom of the Metro Division.
Longshot to be relevant
:NJD: Devils - The team is currently for sale. Alex Lyon is penciled in as the starter after NJ dealt Cory Schneider (traded to FNHL :TBL:) who they got for Chad Johnson & Jake Allen (traded to fav trade partner FNHL :CAR-NHL:) over the Summer. Zetterberg isn't playing due to back issues. Pacioretty is on the NHL Habs' trade block. Gostisbehere & Van Riemsdyk were just sent off to FNHL :DET-NHL:. Not much left to talk about aside from the team's future potential. They do have RNH, meh; Skinner who's now in Buffalo :doh: ; Zuccar-Jello! Woohooo! Free Agency will bring in some new blood but the silent fire sale might be too much to recover from.
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METRO DIVISION PREDICTIONS
TOP 3 TO MAKE POSTSEASON
:CAR-NHL: Carolina - Halo is still building up his forces of evil and clearly last yr's almost perfect unbeaten record (only 4 loses in 84 game schedule) was strategic and his roster only seems to have gotten better.
:PHI-NHL: Flyers - Didn't lose much to FA and added some much needed support to challenge the Canes.
:PIT-NHL: Pens - If SDP draftee goalie Mikko Koskinen wins the backup role in Oil counrty, Pittsburgh might have a shot at locking up a playoff spot this year. Malkin and Crosby told me so.
Wildcards & IN-THE-MIX
:NYI: Isls - If Robin Lehner wins the starting gig with the NHL Islanders, Johnny's team will be a serious contender. If not, NYI will be fighting for a shot at the post-season right down to the final wk of the season.
:NYR: Rangers - Some additions and subtractions helped and seemed to have also hurt the team.
:WAS-NHL3: Caps - Ovie, K.Connor, Nichushkin, Landeskog, Granlund, Toffoli, Butcher, Schultz, and Suter all say they're good for a playoff berth. Adam Werner & Kari Lehtonen say, "NOT SO FAR JONATHAN!"
:CLS: Jackets - Plenty of talent on the roster that Blkhwkfn has rebuilt over the past season and a half. If McElhinney, Neuvirth & Korpisalo pull their weight, Columbus is in like Flinn! If not, they'll be like a rock - at the bottom of the Metro Division.
Longshot to be relevant
:NJD: Devils - The team is currently for sale. Alex Lyon is penciled in as the starter after NJ dealt Cory Schneider (traded to FNHL :TBL:) who they got for Chad Johnson & Jake Allen (traded to fav trade partner FNHL :CAR-NHL:) over the Summer. Zetterberg isn't playing due to back issues. Pacioretty is on the NHL Habs' trade block. Gostisbehere & Van Riemsdyk were just sent off to FNHL :DET-NHL:. Not much left to talk about aside from the team's future potential. They do have RNH, meh; Skinner who's now in Buffalo :doh: ; Zuccar-Jello! Woohooo! Free Agency will bring in some new blood but the silent fire sale might be too much to recover from.
Nice Job PPG!
I'm looking forward to those Flyers-Hurricanes battles this year!
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Nice Job PPG!
I'm looking forward to those Flyers-Hurricanes battles this year!
Halo99 and the Evil Empire of Carolina!
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2209/6359/products/b78fb9a191d433d8_1024x1024@2x.jpg?v=1528213551)
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:NYR: Rangers will be in the post season dance off. :thumbsup::thumbsup:
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I can take a shot at predicting the future for the Atlantic.
:DET-NHL: RedWings #1
Good owner.
Actively managed team.
Mainly adds. Very little subtraction here.
Seems to be perennial contender in the Atlantic.
Has plenty of 1st round draft picks to use to build his team now and in the future.
:BOS-NHL: Bruins #2
Good owner.
Winning history with 2 championships.
Core of roster still in place.
:MON-NHL: Canadiens #3
Active and relatively new motivated owner.
Has all the right pieces to compete and win this year.
:TOR-NHL: Maple Leafs #4
Good active owner.
Hellebuyck might carry team.
Blueline might lack depth.
Plenty of scoring up front to challenge for Top 3 finish, easily in mix for Wildcard.
:TBL: Lightning #5
Active owner.
Evolving roster.
Blueline might lack experience.
MiLR being rebuilt.
If Cory Schneider plays approx 50 games TB bumps up to Top 3.
Huge trade for Tavares to compliment Stamkos.
:BUF-NHL: Sabres #6
Active owner.
Continuing rebuilding project started in 2017-18.
Some good prospects on the MiLR.
If Tristan Jarry and Thatcher Demko get semi-regular NHL PT, watch out!
:OTT: Senators #7
Well managed team.
Thin on the W.
D lacks depth.
Lots of good prospects in the MiLR.
Recently landed a 1B goalie in Kinkaid.
Darkhorse to climb into a Wildcard spot by mid-season.
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:FLO: Panthers #8
Good owner.
Not very active.
Some good players but inconsistent roster.
Big deep MiLR with talent.
Too many holes to plug as the season starts.
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I can take a shot at predicting the future for the Atlantic.
:DET-NHL: RedWings #1
Good owner.
Actively managed team.
Mainly adds. Very little subtraction here.
Seems to be perennial contender in the Atlantic.
Has plenty of 1st round draft picks to use to build his team now and in the future.
This is mighty high praise and I really appreciate it. I hope that Detroit can live up to this prediction. It's definitely more pressure than last year, when nobody predicted that we would even make the playoffs.
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This is mighty high praise and I really appreciate it. I hope that Detroit can live up to this prediction. It's definitely more pressure than last year, when nobody predicted that we would even make the playoffs.
Yeah. Izaman ain't sneaking up on anybody this year. HAHAHAHA Has Detroit ever finished in the bottom half since you took over?
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Yeah. Izaman ain't sneaking up on anybody this year. HAHAHAHA Has Detroit ever finished in the bottom half since you took over?
No sir, Detroit has always been in playoffs with me at the helm. But just like the real NHL, it's one thing to get in it's a whole another beast to lift the cup
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Come on guys really tampa going to suprise u all and take it to the next step. It doesnt really matter who comes in whete and who has a chance it will come down to how many of u my tampa team takes out.
By the way dont count out my wild they could be a sleeper also got alot of skaters that might suprise u all. I would say good luck but i just dont think any of u guys have a chance because tampa is going to win it all.
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I'll take 2 of what he's having :toast:
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I can take a shot at predicting the future for the Atlantic.
:DET-NHL: RedWings #1
Good owner.
Actively managed team.
Mainly adds. Very little subtraction here.
Seems to be perennial contender in the Atlantic.
Has plenty of 1st round draft picks to use to build his team now and in the future.
:BOS-NHL: Bruins #2
Good owner.
Winning history with 2 championships.
Core of roster still in place.
:MON-NHL: Canadiens #3
Active and relatively new motivated owner.
Has all the right pieces to compete and win this year.
Habs looking at that #1 spot and really liking the look of it. Apparently the view from #1 is amazing.
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Habs looking at that #1 spot and really liking the look of it. Apparently the view from #1 is amazing.
Honestly, you've made a lot of changes over the summer and I wouldn't be surprised to find your Canadiens on top of the heap come April! :win:
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Honestly, you've made a lot of changes over the summer and I wouldn't be surprised to find your Canadiens on top of the heap come April! :win:
the question is which heap? :bacon:
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the question is which heap? :bacon:
LOL :rofl:
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I have a feeling my Sense will finish in the middle of the pack this year. It will come down to depth and activity of my goaltenders. If my goalies get playing time, I'll be sliding into the playoff mix.
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Your Sens have Bernier who's looking good as a 1B goalie right now. Bernier's also 4 yrs younger than Jimmy Howard and could be the 2-3 yrs stopgap the Wings need before the next goalie in line steps in.
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Honestly feels like my team is trying to self destruct. Lost Quick and Darling during week #1. Hoping we don't dig a deep hole for ourselves.
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Habs are off to a slow start no thanks to the FNHL schedule makers who have pitted us against some of the highest scoring teams thus far.
We're sitting at 2-6 and the highest Points Against total of any team at 627PA. The next highest PA total is 588. It'll all even out soon enough, I hope!
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Habs are off to a slow start no thanks to the FNHL schedule makers who have pitted us against some of the highest scoring teams thus far.
We're sitting at 2-6 and the highest Points Against total of any team at 627PA. The next highest PA total is 588. It'll all even out soon enough, I hope!
Tough break man. Sucks to be good though. HA HA HA
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My backup goalie is doing all the work so far. My starter has been like a Flyers goalie after 2wks... hurt and ineffective.
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My backup goalie is doing all the work so far. My starter has been like a Flyers goalie after 2wks... hurt and ineffective.
Just goes to show how valuable it can be to have the tandem, in case the starter goes down.
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A little a$$ backwards but I'll take it.
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Habs are back on track. The season got off to a rough start but we've been doing all the things we should do to win games. :win:
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Looking like an all Burke final right now. I still kind of like the flyers. Feels like if their goaltender holds together and they can add an impact forward they would be the team to beat in the east.
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Come on guys really tampa going to suprise u all and take it to the next step. It doesnt really matter who comes in whete and who has a chance it will come down to how many of u my tampa team takes out.
By the way dont count out my wild they could be a sleeper also got alot of skaters that might suprise u all. I would say good luck but i just dont think any of u guys have a chance because tampa is going to win it all.
This post did not age very well...
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Not the sort of quick start we envisioned during the offseason. Vegas needs to roll up its sleeves and get to work.
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You need to score the most points for the week to beat Nashville. My :EDM: are trying, don't know if I can keep it up through the weekend. Worst case, I still smoke his Rangers squad.
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:EDM: Oilers have been amazing this year. What are you feeding your boys Jonathan?
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It started with avoiding all actual :EDM: players.
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It started with avoiding all actual :EDM: players.
LOL :iatp:
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:EDM: stapled an L to the Preds forehead last week. A convincing victory too.
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:EDM: stapled an L to the Preds forehead last week. A convincing victory too.
Yeah, it only took 18 goals and 36 assists to beat him :o
Good to see him finally lose, as it has been a long time. When you have the top 2 goalies in the league, they're pretty much set-up to repeat.
129 fps from the skaters is the top week from any group of skaters this year, and it will be hard to top it for a week.
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:EDM: Oilers are crushing it this yr! :toast:
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I can take a shot at predicting the future for the Atlantic.
:DET-NHL: RedWings #1
Good owner.
Actively managed team.
Mainly adds. Very little subtraction here.
Seems to be perennial contender in the Atlantic.
Has plenty of 1st round draft picks to use to build his team now and in the future.
:BOS-NHL: Bruins #2
Good owner.
Winning history with 2 championships.
Core of roster still in place.
:MON-NHL: Canadiens #3
Active and relatively new motivated owner.
Has all the right pieces to compete and win this year.
:TOR-NHL: Maple Leafs #4
Good active owner.
Hellebuyck might carry team.
Blueline might lack depth.
Plenty of scoring up front to challenge for Top 3 finish, easily in mix for Wildcard.
:TBL: Lightning #5
Active owner.
Evolving roster.
Blueline might lack experience.
MiLR being rebuilt.
If Cory Schneider plays approx 50 games TB bumps up to Top 3.
Huge trade for Tavares to compliment Stamkos.
:BUF-NHL: Sabres #6
Active owner.
Continuing rebuilding project started in 2017-18.
Some good prospects on the MiLR.
If Tristan Jarry and Thatcher Demko get semi-regular NHL PT, watch out!
:OTT: Senators #7
Well managed team.
Thin on the W.
D lacks depth.
Lots of good prospects in the MiLR.
Recently landed a 1B goalie in Kinkaid.
Darkhorse to climb into a Wildcard spot by mid-season.
:FLO: Panthers #8
Good owner.
Not very active.
Some good players but inconsistent roster.
Big deep MiLR with talent.
Too many holes to plug as the season starts.
Beef came close to nailing it aside from the flipflop on :TBL: and :OTT: this prediction is pretty accurate so far.
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METRO DIVISION PREDICTIONS
TOP 3 TO MAKE POSTSEASON
:CAR-NHL: Carolina - Halo is still building up his forces of evil and clearly last yr's almost perfect unbeaten record (only 4 loses in 84 game schedule) was strategic and his roster only seems to have gotten better.
:PHI-NHL: Flyers - Didn't lose much to FA and added some much needed support to challenge the Canes.
:PIT-NHL: Pens - If SDP draftee goalie Mikko Koskinen wins the backup role in Oil counrty, Pittsburgh might have a shot at locking up a playoff spot this year. Malkin and Crosby told me so.
Wildcards & IN-THE-MIX
:NYI: Isls - If Robin Lehner wins the starting gig with the NHL Islanders, Johnny's team will be a serious contender. If not, NYI will be fighting for a shot at the post-season right down to the final wk of the season.
:NYR: Rangers - Some additions and subtractions helped and seemed to have also hurt the team.
:WAS-NHL3: Caps - Ovie, K.Connor, Nichushkin, Landeskog, Granlund, Toffoli, Butcher, Schultz, and Suter all say they're good for a playoff berth. Adam Werner & Kari Lehtonen say, "NOT SO FAR JONATHAN!"
:CLS: Jackets - Plenty of talent on the roster that Blkhwkfn has rebuilt over the past season and a half. If McElhinney, Neuvirth & Korpisalo pull their weight, Columbus is in like Flinn! If not, they'll be like a rock - at the bottom of the Metro Division.
Longshot to be relevant
:NJD: Devils - The team is currently for sale. Alex Lyon is penciled in as the starter after NJ dealt Cory Schneider (traded to FNHL :TBL:) who they got for Chad Johnson & Jake Allen (traded to fav trade partner FNHL :CAR-NHL:) over the Summer. Zetterberg isn't playing due to back issues. Pacioretty is on the NHL Habs' trade block. Gostisbehere & Van Riemsdyk were just sent off to FNHL :DET-NHL:. Not much left to talk about aside from the team's future potential. They do have RNH, meh; Skinner who's now in Buffalo :doh: ; Zuccar-Jello! Woohooo! Free Agency will bring in some new blood but the silent fire sale might be too much to recover from.
PPG also had a very good prediction in the offseason for the Metropolitan Division with the exception of :NYI: who are #1 currently and looking to get stronger. Of course PPG left a caveat about :NYI: goaltenders. :toast:
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PPG also had a very good prediction in the offseason for the Metropolitan Division with the exception of :NYI: who are #1 currently and looking to get stronger. Of course PPG left a caveat about :NYI: goaltenders. :toast:
I like the Skinner comment, guy is unstoppable in Buffalo. Why did NJ trade away a 40 goal player?
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About to go do some scouting on Adin Hill :puke:
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I just checked in to see if my old Habs held onto Binnington long enough to see him finally break through..... nope...
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I just checked in to see if my old Habs held onto Binnington long enough to see him finally break through..... nope...
I enjoy reading the commentary from the former Montreal GM! League's not the same without ya Snug.
In fairness though and coming from a Blues Fan, Binnington had pretty much played himself out of their long term plans and his NHL prospects looked bleak. He revived his career last year though. Props to whoever stole him from Montreal.
You never know with these Goalies. I traded Rittich last year and that's not looking so hot right now. It looks even worse for the team that gave up Mark Stone in the deal and then decided to let Rittich walk as a UFA though lol.
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I enjoy reading the commentary from the former Montreal GM! League's not the same without ya Snug.
In fairness though and coming from a Blues Fan, Binnington had pretty much played himself out of their long term plans and his NHL prospects looked bleak. He revived his career last year though. Props to whoever stole him from Montreal.
You never know with these Goalies. I traded Rittich last year and that's not looking so hot right now. It looks even worse for the team that gave up Mark Stone in the deal and then decided to let Rittich walk as a UFA though lol.
Ha ha. I just like to rub salt in wounds. I agree Binnington was a long shot. I actually disagree that he played himself out of the position. He always put up good numbers at the AHL, it was just that Jake Allen was seen as their future.
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http://www.profsl.com/smf/index.php?topic=301941.msg1263791#msg1263791 (http://www.profsl.com/smf/index.php?topic=301941.msg1263791#msg1263791)
He has yet to be drafted in our 2011 redraft, and he is also showing up as drafted twice in the same draft here. Man of mystery.
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Binnington is in Florida's MiLR along with Demko, Bibeau, Nedeljkovic, Vladar, Fitzpatrick, Dylan Wells and long time farm hand Jack Campbell.
Snugerud's former FNHL team seems to be healthy and competing for the Division title again this year.
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mordecai has done what he needed to do with the team.
With Murray bouncing back in the 2nd half , should give him a good shot.
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Our 2018-19 FNHL Division leaders look very similar to our 2017-18 Div. winners
Currently, Div leaders are
Pacific - :EDM:
Atlantic - :MON-NHL:
Metro - :NYI: (was Canes last yr)
Central - :NAS:
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:CLG: Flames will be looking to hold onto a playoff spot in the Pacific and once we're in, it's a whole new ballgame. :taco:
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San Jose wants to get closer to the pack in the Pacific. I feel we're a few players short of locking up a Wildcard spot after a slow start to the season.
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Guess it's time to see which FNHL owner can predict the future. Let's have a look back in time shall we?!!!
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I can take a shot at predicting the future for the Atlantic.
:DET-NHL: RedWings #1
Good owner.
Actively managed team.
Mainly adds. Very little subtraction here.
Seems to be perennial contender in the Atlantic.
Has plenty of 1st round draft picks to use to build his team now and in the future.
:BOS-NHL: Bruins #2
Good owner.
Winning history with 2 championships.
Core of roster still in place.
:MON-NHL: Canadiens #3
Active and relatively new motivated owner.
Has all the right pieces to compete and win this year.
:TOR-NHL: Maple Leafs #4
Good active owner.
Hellebuyck might carry team.
Blueline might lack depth.
Plenty of scoring up front to challenge for Top 3 finish, easily in mix for Wildcard.
:TBL: Lightning #5
Active owner.
Evolving roster.
Blueline might lack experience.
MiLR being rebuilt.
If Cory Schneider plays approx 50 games TB bumps up to Top 3.
Huge trade for Tavares to compliment Stamkos.
:BUF-NHL: Sabres #6
Active owner.
Continuing rebuilding project started in 2017-18.
Some good prospects on the MiLR.
If Tristan Jarry and Thatcher Demko get semi-regular NHL PT, watch out!
:OTT: Senators #7
Well managed team.
Thin on the W.
D lacks depth.
Lots of good prospects in the MiLR.
Recently landed a 1B goalie in Kinkaid.
Darkhorse to climb into a Wildcard spot by mid-season.
This was a great prediction by TheBeef! Read up gents.
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I can take a shot at predicting the future for the Atlantic.
:DET-NHL: RedWings #1
Good owner.
Actively managed team.
Mainly adds. Very little subtraction here.
Seems to be perennial contender in the Atlantic.
Has plenty of 1st round draft picks to use to build his team now and in the future.
:BOS-NHL: Bruins #2
Good owner.
Winning history with 2 championships.
Core of roster still in place.
:MON-NHL: Canadiens #3
Active and relatively new motivated owner.
Has all the right pieces to compete and win this year.
:TOR-NHL: Maple Leafs #4
Good active owner.
Hellebuyck might carry team.
Blueline might lack depth.
Plenty of scoring up front to challenge for Top 3 finish, easily in mix for Wildcard.
:TBL: Lightning #5
Active owner.
Evolving roster.
Blueline might lack experience.
MiLR being rebuilt.
If Cory Schneider plays approx 50 games TB bumps up to Top 3.
Huge trade for Tavares to compliment Stamkos.
:BUF-NHL: Sabres #6
Active owner.
Continuing rebuilding project started in 2017-18.
Some good prospects on the MiLR.
If Tristan Jarry and Thatcher Demko get semi-regular NHL PT, watch out!
:OTT: Senators #7
Well managed team.
Thin on the W.
D lacks depth.
Lots of good prospects in the MiLR.
Recently landed a 1B goalie in Kinkaid.
Darkhorse to climb into a Wildcard spot by mid-season.
I think TheBeef was pretty closest to predicting the Atlantic division results. He pegged my Bs for 2nd and that's exactly where we ended up.
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Western
Pacific
1. Vegas - has depth at all positions and some goaltending that could really surprise with Grubauer
2. San Jose - built and has Condon who might steal starts super active new owner continuously making improvenents
3. LA - Quick, Doughty, Hedman, O'Reilly, McDavid say the Kings are playoff bound again this year.
Sorry Godzilla, this prediction is way way off. But you did a good job predicting the Lottery teams. LOL
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METRO DIVISION PREDICTIONS
TOP 3 TO MAKE POSTSEASON
:CAR-NHL: Carolina - Halo is still building up his forces of evil and clearly last yr's almost perfect unbeaten record (only 4 loses in 84 game schedule) was strategic and his roster only seems to have gotten better.
:PHI-NHL: Flyers - Didn't lose much to FA and added some much needed support to challenge the Canes.
:PIT-NHL: Pens - If SDP draftee goalie Mikko Koskinen wins the backup role in Oil counrty, Pittsburgh might have a shot at locking up a playoff spot this year. Malkin and Crosby told me so.
Wildcards & IN-THE-MIX
:NYI: Isls - If Robin Lehner wins the starting gig with the NHL Islanders, Johnny's team will be a serious contender. If not, NYI will be fighting for a shot at the post-season right down to the final wk of the season.
:NYR: Rangers - Some additions and subtractions helped and seemed to have also hurt the team.
:WAS-NHL3: Caps - Ovie, K.Connor, Nichushkin, Landeskog, Granlund, Toffoli, Butcher, Schultz, and Suter all say they're good for a playoff berth. Adam Werner & Kari Lehtonen say, "NOT SO FAR JONATHAN!"
:CLS: Jackets - Plenty of talent on the roster that Blkhwkfn has rebuilt over the past season and a half. If McElhinney, Neuvirth & Korpisalo pull their weight, Columbus is in like Flinn! If not, they'll be like a rock - at the bottom of the Metro Division.
Longshot to be relevant
:NJD: Devils - The team is currently for sale. Alex Lyon is penciled in as the starter after NJ dealt Cory Schneider (traded to FNHL :TBL:) who they got for Chad Johnson & Jake Allen (traded to fav trade partner FNHL :CAR-NHL:) over the Summer. Zetterberg isn't playing due to back issues. Pacioretty is on the NHL Habs' trade block. Gostisbehere & Van Riemsdyk were just sent off to FNHL :DET-NHL:. Not much left to talk about aside from the team's future potential. They do have RNH, meh; Skinner who's now in Buffalo :doh: ; Zuccar-Jello! Woohooo! Free Agency will bring in some new blood but the silent fire sale might be too much to recover from.
This prediction of mine was OK. Not totally accurate. :PIT-NHL: and my :PHI-NHL: are WildCard teams instead of Top 3 finishers. :NYI: clearly had a big helping hand from Robin Lehner and a well coached NHL Isles team.
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Habs looking at that #1 spot and really liking the look of it. Apparently the view from #1 is amazing.
Mordecai calling his shot. :toast:
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Toronto missed with 104 points in the East and St. Louis got in with 62 points in the west...
Hopefully the west teams make some big moves in the offseason to balance out the league
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Toronto missed with 104 points in the East and St. Louis got in with 62 points in the west...
Hopefully the west teams make some big moves in the offseason to balance out the league
That's right gents in the West, Carolina is calling you out! Damn! :winner:
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The Western Conference is much alike the real NHL alot more teams in the West in past few years have been in rebuild mode, than Eastern Conference teams and haven't had minor roster strength to do high prospects for ready players like how Halo transformed Carolina 2 years ago.
For Vancouver to improve to near Toronto standards means i have to find another G starter to interchange with Markstrom and about another 4 regular skaters, excluding Petey and Kunin
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I will speak for myself and state that Chicago Blackhawks fully expect to be in the Final Four in 2019. Anything less would be a failure on our part.
EAST
Carolina, Detroit, Pittsburgh, Montreal.
WEST
Colorado, Edmonton, Chicago, Nashville.
These are my picks at this time for Conference Semi-Finals.
- DD
DD was pretty spot on with his Round 2 playoff predictions. 6/8 and 75% is nothing to sneeze at.
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DD was pretty spot on with his Round 2 playoff predictions. 6/8 and 75% is nothing to sneeze at.
DickieDunn was very good with that prediction.