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Title: CRYRTAL BALL: TOP 10 in 2015-16
Post by: PsychoticPondGoons on April 09, 2015, 11:08:09 AM
Looking ahead to 2015-16 what are your predictions for the Top 10 teams?

Let's hear it.
Title: Re: CRYRTAL BALL: TOP 10 in 2015-16
Post by: PsychoticPondGoons on April 09, 2015, 11:15:57 AM
10. :MON-NHL: Devan Dubnyk express. Good for another round trip!
9. :NAS: Andersen, Ramo, Gibson
8. :CAR-NHL: Too active and busy to not crack to Top 10 in yr 2
7. :WAS-NHL3: Jonathan builds winners but might lack depth
6. :DET-NHL: Core is intact
5. :CHI-NHL: I usually make the Top 6
4. :COL-NHL: Pattern of cracking Top 4 his 2nd yr in leagues
3. :STL-NHL: Always a Top 3 threat!
2. :BOS-NHL: Core stays intact
1. :LAK: Almost a safe bet BUT huge extension & cap issues ahead!
Title: Re: CRYRTAL BALL: TOP 10 in 2015-16
Post by: snugerud on April 09, 2015, 11:52:08 AM
:MON-NHL: - #1 ,,,, that is all..
Title: Re: CRYRTAL BALL: TOP 10 in 2015-16
Post by: jackdaniels on April 09, 2015, 02:53:54 PM
:CLG: will be Top 10. No doubt!
Title: Re: CRYRTAL BALL: TOP 10 in 2015-16
Post by: jackdaniels on April 09, 2015, 02:56:44 PM
2. :BOS-NHL: Core stays intact


Ill buy that
Title: Re: CRYRTAL BALL: TOP 10 in 2015-16
Post by: PigsRule on April 14, 2015, 11:38:27 AM
1. :FLO: where else would I put my team!
2. :STL-NHL: Stacked top to bottom
3. :DET-NHL: a few minor tweeks and theyre even scarier
4. :NAS: If he wants it he's top 4
5. :BOS-NHL: might lose a little more luster
6. :COL-NHL: able to rollout MAF or Schneider
7. :NYI: builds winners
8. :CLG: showed some big potential this yr
9. :TBL: strong core and needs some finetuning
10. :LAK: might not be able to resign key pending UFAs

of course this list will evolve this summer as trades and free agency changes the composition of rosters.
Title: Re: CRYRTAL BALL: TOP 10 in 2015-16
Post by: papps on April 14, 2015, 11:55:41 AM
My :PHI-NHL: had a down year.  I like that we are getting no love.  Don't sleep on Philly!
Title: Re: CRYRTAL BALL: TOP 10 in 2015-16
Post by: PsychoticPondGoons on April 14, 2015, 12:07:32 PM
My :PHI-NHL: had a down year.  I like that we are getting no love.  Don't sleep on Philly!

I got love for Philly.
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:PHI-NHL: :PHI: :PHI-NFL: :PHI-NBA: :PHI-NHL: :PHI: :PHI-NFL: :PHI-NBA: :PHI-NHL: :PHI: :PHI-NFL: :PHI-NBA:
Title: Re: CRYRTAL BALL: TOP 10 in 2015-16
Post by: PsychoticPondGoons on April 14, 2015, 12:20:23 PM
Papps, you might have cursed your :PHI-NHL: by trading away Bob man!
You pulled a Snider man. A SNIDER!

The NHL's Philly hasn't been the same Bob got shipped off to Ohio!
Title: Re: CRYRTAL BALL: TOP 10 in 2015-16
Post by: papps on April 14, 2015, 12:23:33 PM
Yeah it was a bold move trading Bob.  I got tired of him missing 20 games every year with a rubber groin.  If I get me a goalie, watch out!  :koolaid:
Title: Re: CRYRTAL BALL: TOP 10 in 2015-16
Post by: papps on April 14, 2015, 12:25:00 PM
Oh, and being told your pulling a Snider is the worst insult ever!!! LOL  :doh: :doh:
Title: Re: CRYRTAL BALL: TOP 10 in 2015-16
Post by: PsychoticPondGoons on April 14, 2015, 02:06:23 PM
Oh, and being told your pulling a Snider is the worst insult ever!!! LOL  :doh: :doh:

Hope Eddy stops pulling his face backward. Going to have to call him Stretch Snider soon.
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Come on Ed.
Tell the wife the wrinklier the raisin the sweeter the fruit! LOL
Title: Re: CRYRTAL BALL: TOP 10 in 2015-16
Post by: dickiedunn on April 30, 2015, 11:01:37 PM
I have thought about this. Here is my thinking.

1. St.Louis Blues :STL-NHL:
They have shown consistency and the ability to acquire key players to round out their roster for the post-season.

2. Ottawa Senators :OTT:
Senators have their 203-14 Presidents' Trophy core intact and made the Final Four in 2014-15. Not a stretch.

3. Anaheim Ducks :ANA:
Ducks have a balnced roster and a knowledgeable GM. Craig Anderson will enable them to have another strong finish and Hockeyfreak47 is a Win Now manager.

4. Florida Panthers :FLO:
PR either places Top 4 or Top 15. In fact I believe there is a pattern of alternating years of high and middle of the pack finishes. Strong young goaltending will lead Florida.

5. Colorado Avalanche :COL-NHL:
SlackJack has demonstrated a knack for building winners within two years. I read that somewhere and looked into it and it is certainly true. Avs have solid goaltending heading into 2015-16 and lots of young players that might breakout.

6. Boston Bruins :BOS-NHL:
Like the NHL franchise it is very possible that the slide will be more noticeable two years removed from their championship. Maybe the FNHL version of the Bruins should consider bringing Tyler Seguin back to town?

7. Winnipeg Jets :WIN:
Johnny has kept the Jets hungry and playing deep into the play-offs since he took over the team. Jets appear to be 3-4 players away from challenging St.Louis for the Central Division title in 2015-16.

8. Carolina Hurricanes :CAR-NHL:
Has anyone notice how Favo_zomg has quietly pieced together a contending line-up that features two if not three potential starting Goaltenders? Add a ton of cap space in time for Free Agency and your have the ideal conditions for the perfect storm. Of course I was going there!

9. Chicago Blackhawks :CHI-NHL:
PPG has an aggressive approach to building his teams. He has to be to play in the same division as St.Louis and Winnipeg. They have lots of scoring up front and two veteran backstops.

10. Philadelphia Flyers :PHI-NHL:
As much as I dislike this franchise and their owner right now, I have to acknowledge their strength and highend scoring forwards. If they manage to fill their wishlist in goal they will challenge for a Top 4 finish.

What ever happened to Los Angeles Kings :LAK: ?

Not feeling particularly good with Jonathan Quick and the NHL Kings after they missed the Play-offs this year. Are they reliable? That remains to be seen at the start of 2015-16. Los Angeles is also very close to the cap ceiling which limits the team's ability to fill needs via Free Agency. Perhaps the trade route will prove to be fruitful.
Title: Re: CRYRTAL BALL: TOP 10 in 2015-16
Post by: PsychoticPondGoons on May 01, 2015, 01:28:52 PM
What ever happened to Los Angeles Kings :LAK: ?

Not feeling particularly good with Jonathan Quick and the NHL Kings after they missed the Play-offs this year. Are they reliable? That remains to be seen at the start of 2015-16. Los Angeles is also very close to the cap ceiling which limits the team's ability to fill needs via Free Agency. Perhaps the trade route will prove to be fruitful.

Right!

I never saw you as a snake oil salesman but this sure smells like snake oil. LOL
Even if you gutted 50% of your team your Kings would be a contender. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: CRYRTAL BALL: TOP 10 in 2015-16
Post by: PigsRule on May 02, 2015, 11:05:19 PM
Right!

I never saw you as a snake oil salesman but this sure smells like snake oil. LOL
Even if you gutted 50% of your team your Kings would be a contender. :thumbsup:

:iatp: have to agree with PPG.
Title: Re: CRYRTAL BALL: TOP 10 in 2015-16
Post by: SlackJack on May 02, 2015, 11:56:25 PM
TBH I'd place :COL-NHL: squarely in the Austin Mathews hunt.
I might have a team of fantasy all-stars 3-4 years from now but until then a lot of my youth will be sucking for ice-time.

BTW MA-Fleury is OTB
Title: Re: CRYRTAL BALL: TOP 10 in 2015-16
Post by: PigsRule on May 03, 2015, 01:38:08 PM
TBH I'd place :COL-NHL: squarely in the Austin Mathews hunt.
I might have a team of fantasy all-stars 3-4 years from now but until then a lot of my youth will be sucking for ice-time.

Interesting how every Avs owner has said exactly the same thing. We'll soon enough.
Title: Re: CRYRTAL BALL: TOP 10 in 2015-16
Post by: PsychoticPondGoons on August 20, 2015, 12:27:31 PM
By the middle of Free Agency we'll see who looks like a Top 10 team in Franchise NHL.

Lots of activity.
Lots can change before the season gets under way.

Can't wait for the season to start!!!
Title: Re: CRYRTAL BALL: TOP 10 in 2015-16
Post by: PsychoticPondGoons on September 18, 2015, 04:29:47 PM
What the we looking at with FNHL free agency slowing down?

How do teams look now?

Damn my Hawks are looking alright. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: CRYRTAL BALL: TOP 10 in 2015-16
Post by: jackdaniels on September 21, 2015, 06:35:54 PM
Bruins will be top 2 again! Count on it.
Title: Re: CRYRTAL BALL: TOP 10 in 2015-16
Post by: snugerud on September 22, 2015, 12:08:37 PM
Montreal will be in the top 10.   
Title: Re: CRYRTAL BALL: TOP 10 in 2015-16
Post by: blkhwkfn on October 05, 2015, 06:13:06 PM
Imma not going to make any predictions on how my teams will do. However, I didnt join this league to lose.
Title: Re: CRYRTAL BALL: TOP 10 in 2015-16
Post by: Daddy on October 05, 2015, 06:47:13 PM
Imma not going to make any predictions on how my teams will do. However, I didnt join this league to lose.
:iatp:
Nor did I
Title: Re: CRYRTAL BALL: TOP 10 in 2015-16
Post by: jackdaniels on October 16, 2015, 10:59:18 AM
Bolts Sabres Wings are kicking ass in wk 1

Bs and Flames players need to stepnit up.
Title: Re: CRYRTAL BALL: TOP 10 in 2015-16
Post by: favo_zomg on October 18, 2015, 06:31:48 PM
Hurricanes starting the season 4-0. Who would have thought smith would be killing it in week 1.
Title: Re: CRYRTAL BALL: TOP 10 in 2015-16
Post by: blkhwkfn on October 23, 2015, 11:14:21 PM
Its a long season boys.
Title: Re: CRYRTAL BALL: TOP 10 in 2015-16
Post by: Burkes Boys on October 30, 2015, 12:17:12 PM
Might be an incredibly long season for the New York Rangers. :puke:
Title: Re: CRYRTAL BALL: TOP 10 in 2015-16
Post by: Burkes Boys on November 08, 2015, 10:12:27 AM
Buffalo is surprisingly good so far.
I love the way all my goalies have been contributing regularly. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: CRYRTAL BALL: TOP 10 in 2015-16
Post by: snugerud on November 09, 2015, 09:43:10 AM
Montreal will be in the top 10.   
Title: Re: CRYRTAL BALL: TOP 10 in 2015-16
Post by: PsychoticPondGoons on November 09, 2015, 11:28:06 PM
10. :MON-NHL: Devan Dubnyk express. Good for another round trip!

I called it on April 9th.
You're late to your own party Snug. LOL
Title: Re: CRYRTAL BALL: TOP 10 in 2015-16
Post by: Daddy on December 05, 2015, 03:43:03 AM
1. :FLO: where else would I put my team! (16-12 6th in division)
2. :STL-NHL: Stacked top to bottom (18-10 3rd in the division)
3. :DET-NHL: a few minor tweeks and theyre even scarier (26-2 2nd in FNHL)
4. :NAS: If he wants it he's top 4 (15-13 5th in division)
5. :BOS-NHL: might lose a little more luster (21-6-1 2nd in division)
6. :COL-NHL: able to rollout MAF or Schneider (21-6-1 1st in division)
7. :NYI: builds winners (7-21 :rofl:)
8. :CLG: showed some big potential this yr (11-17 see above)
9. :TBL: strong core and needs some fine tuning (20-8 suck it papps)
10. :LAK: might not be able to resign key pending UFAs (Undefeated still 28-0)

"of course this list will evolve this summer as trades and free agency changes the composition of rosters."
Its a long season boys but...
Pittsburgh Penguins  20-8-0
Chicago Blackhawks   20-8-0
Montreal Canadiens  19-9-0
Winnipeg Jets  18-10-0
Anaheim Ducks  18-10-0
Washington Capitals  17-11-0

These fellas deserve some love!
Title: Re: CRYRTAL BALL: TOP 10 in 2015-16
Post by: dickiedunn on December 07, 2015, 01:28:42 AM
Its a long season boys but...
Pittsburgh Penguins  20-8-0
Chicago Blackhawks   20-8-0
Montreal Canadiens  19-9-0
Winnipeg Jets  18-10-0
Anaheim Ducks  18-10-0
Washington Capitals  17-11-0

These fellas deserve some love!

:iatp:

Penguins have been impressive this year. Same with your Lightbing.
Title: Re: CRYRTAL BALL: TOP 10 in 2015-16
Post by: dickiedunn on December 07, 2015, 01:29:47 AM
Its a long season boys but...
Pittsburgh Penguins  20-8-0
Chicago Blackhawks   20-8-0
Montreal Canadiens  19-9-0
Winnipeg Jets  18-10-0
Anaheim Ducks  18-10-0
Washington Capitals  17-11-0

These fellas deserve some love!

:iatp:

Penguins have been impressive this year. Same with your Lightbing.
Title: Re: CRYRTAL BALL: TOP 10 in 2015-16
Post by: PsychoticPondGoons on December 07, 2015, 09:08:59 PM
:CHI-NHL: Hawks are 24-8 and 1st in the Central Division. :win:
Title: Re: CRYRTAL BALL: TOP 10 in 2015-16
Post by: PigsRule on March 22, 2016, 09:13:05 AM
10. :MON-NHL: Devan Dubnyk express. Good for another round trip!
9. :NAS: Andersen, Ramo, Gibson
8. :CAR-NHL: Too active and busy to not crack to Top 10 in yr 2
7. :WAS-NHL3: Jonathan builds winners but might lack depth
6. :DET-NHL: Core is intact
5. :CHI-NHL: I usually make the Top 6
4. :COL-NHL: Pattern of cracking Top 4 his 2nd yr in leagues
3. :STL-NHL: Always a Top 3 threat!
2. :BOS-NHL: Core stays intact
1. :LAK: Almost a safe bet BUT huge extension & cap issues ahead!


PPG mightve had the best prediction last off-season!
Title: Re: CRYRTAL BALL: TOP 10 in 2015-16
Post by: Burkes Boys on March 22, 2016, 01:06:12 PM

4. :NAS: If he wants it he's top 4

Winter and e40 built an outstanding core. :toth:
I simply took the franchise to the next level!!! :thumbsup::thumbsup::taco::taco::taco:
Title: Re: CRYRTAL BALL: TOP 10 in 2015-16
Post by: dickiedunn on March 25, 2016, 12:46:15 AM
I think the team that wins the Hardluck Award in 2015-16 is :CAR-NHL:

Hurricanes lost both starting goalies for long periods. Mike Smith and Bob sunk that franchise. Instead of a Top 10 finish, Carolina wrapped up the season as a Bottom 10 team.. Tough break.

- DD
Title: Re: CRYRTAL BALL: TOP 10 in 2015-16
Post by: dickiedunn on March 25, 2016, 12:54:06 AM
Winter and e40 built an outstanding core. :toth:
I simply took the franchise to the next level!!! :thumbsup::thumbsup::taco::taco::taco:


:iatp:
Nashville had 4 capable goalies in 2015-16. That is hard to beat. Burke brought balance to the skaters up front. Well done!

- DD
Title: Re: CRYRTAL BALL: TOP 10 in 2015-16
Post by: PsychoticPondGoons on April 01, 2016, 12:01:53 PM
NO ONE CALLED THE :PIT-NHL: PITTSBURGH PENGUINS A TOP 10 TEAM BEFORE THE SEASON STARTED.

WOW! YOU GUYS SUCK AT GUESSING! LOL