Official NHL 2014-2015 Season....Drop The Puck!

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Gnarcore
Date: September 24, 2014 at 05:55 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/official-nhl-2014-2015-season-drop-the-puck.64072/

I figure we can retire the old playoffs thread and move all NHL related discussion to a thread dedicated to the 2014-15 season!
2014 Stanley Champs: LA Kings
2014 Runner Up: NY Rangers
2014 Scoring Champ: Sidney Crosby 36g, 68a = 104 pts
2014 Rocket Richard Winner: Alex Ovechkin 51 goals
2014 Norris Winner (Top D man): Duncan Keith (should have been Weber...again!)
2014 Presidents Trophy Winner:
Odds to win the 2015 Stanley Cup:
Boston Bruins
8/1
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Chicago Blackhawks
8/1
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Los Angeles Kings
8/1
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Anaheim Ducks
12/1
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Pittsburgh Penguins
12/1
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St. Louis Blues
12/1
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San Jose Sharks
14/1
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Colorado Avalanche
18/1
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Montreal Canadiens
18/1
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New York Rangers
18/1
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Tampa Bay Lightning
18/1
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Detroit Red Wings
22/1
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Minnesota Wild
22/1
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Dallas Stars
28/1
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Philadelphia Flyers
30/1
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Columbus Blue Jackets
45/1
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Toronto Maple Leafs
45/1
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Washington Capitals
45/1
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Vancouver Canucks
55/1
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Arizona Coyotes
65/1
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Edmonton Oilers
65/1
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New Jersey Devils
65/1
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Ottawa Senators
65/1
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Winnipeg Jets
65/1
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Carolina Hurricanes
80/1
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Florida Panthers
80/1
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New York Islanders
80/1
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Buffalo Sabres
100/1
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Calgary Flames
100/1
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Nashville Predators
100/1
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GAME ON!

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: redstar
Date: September 24, 2014 at 06:33 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/official-nhl-2014-2015-season-drop-the-puck.64072/

I am very ready. was so happy to have the game on tv monday night. Sure it was only pre-season but I watched every goddamn minute!

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Gnarcore
Date: September 24, 2014 at 06:52 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/official-nhl-2014-2015-season-drop-the-puck.64072/

redstar said:
I am very ready. was so happy to have the game on tv monday night. Sure it was only pre-season but I watched every goddamn minute!
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I watched the entire game of the Van vs SJ spilt squad. The rookies for Van stepped up and popped in some goals!

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: NicoSuave
Date: September 24, 2014 at 06:52 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/official-nhl-2014-2015-season-drop-the-puck.64072/

Crosby, you better stay f---ing healthy! Pirates are doing great right now, but the Steelers are 50/50. We need you and the Penguins to carry us to another Championship!

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Legit Threat
Date: September 24, 2014 at 07:03 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/official-nhl-2014-2015-season-drop-the-puck.64072/

My Lightning going with Vasilevskiy in goal
HE WILL BE A BEAST!
Stamkos back and Healthy.
Putting the Atlantic on notice.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Gnarcore
Date: September 24, 2014 at 08:00 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/official-nhl-2014-2015-season-drop-the-puck.64072/

Legit Threat said:
My Lightning going with Vasilevskiy in goal
HE WILL BE A BEAST!
Stamkos back and Healthy.
Putting the Atlantic on notice.
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They should end up 3rd or 4th this year. Hopefully someone gets chemistry with Stamkos because St Louis and him were gold together.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: chromie
Date: September 24, 2014 at 08:03 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/official-nhl-2014-2015-season-drop-the-puck.64072/

can't wait for regular NHL season to start. disappointing to see some star players around the nhl and a lot of players in general already getting serious injuries before the reg season even starts.
A lot of teams made significant moves in off season, interesting to see how they all pan out.
Colorado will be a team to watch in west I think, Nathan Mackinnon is on another level.
Linden has done a good job giving Canuck fans hope in hiring a real gm and a real coach, providing stability and a clear direction. vrbata was a good signing. I think they'll make some more trades as time goes on to make room for emerging youth like Jensen, shinkarik and horvat. Hansen, Higgins and Burrows will have to produce or they'll be gone in no time, maybe a package with goalie Eddie Lack...I still think canucks making playoffs this year is long shot.
I got
blackhawks
kings
ducks
stars
avalanche
blues
sharks
wild
not to mention predators and coyotes will be in the mix too.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Legit Threat
Date: September 24, 2014 at 10:07 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/official-nhl-2014-2015-season-drop-the-puck.64072/

Gnarcore said:
They should end up 3rd or 4th this year. Hopefully someone gets chemistry with Stamkos because St Louis and him were gold together.
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If Tyler Johnson keeps progressing and Vasilevesskiy is what we think he is along with healthy Ben Bishop and Stamkos back for a full season they. will do a lot better than 3 rd or 4 th

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Gnarcore
Date: September 24, 2014 at 11:19 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/official-nhl-2014-2015-season-drop-the-puck.64072/

Legit Threat said:
If Tyler Johnson keeps progressing and Vasilevesskiy is what we think he is along with healthy Ben Bishop and Stamkos back for a full season they. will do a lot better than 3 rd or 4 th
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Boston and Montreal are better teams. You could get by both the Habs and Boston but I doubt it. It really depends how much of a impact losing Iginla has on Boston but I expect Eriksson has a better year. I doubt its enough and you end up 3rd in the division.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Legit Threat
Date: September 24, 2014 at 11:32 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/official-nhl-2014-2015-season-drop-the-puck.64072/

Gnarcore said:
Boston and Montreal are better teams. You could get by both the Habs and Boston but I doubt it. It really depends how much of a impact losing Iginla has on Boston but I expect Eriksson has a better year. I doubt its enough and you end up 3rd in the division.
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Were about to see.
To your point.
IMO Montreal made a big mistake disrupting there core.
On top of that there team captain and 2 nd best defenseman were traded inside inside the division

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Gnarcore
Date: October 06, 2014 at 10:33 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/official-nhl-2014-2015-season-drop-the-puck.64072/

@cmvideo75
check out this website:
http://www5.hockeystreams.com/
I used it a few years ago as center ice sucks and blocks out national televised games and I wanted to watch hockey online at work. Great HD feeds for both teams, all games archived so you can watch on demand and also have AHL, international and junior games! Its like $75 a year so it is even cheaper than Center Ice for a better product really!

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: cmvideo75
Date: October 06, 2014 at 01:07 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/official-nhl-2014-2015-season-drop-the-puck.64072/

Gnarcore said:
@cmvideo75
check out this website:
http://www5.hockeystreams.com/
I used it a few years ago as center ice sucks and blocks out national televised games and I wanted to watch hockey online at work. Great HD feeds for both teams, all games archived so you can watch on demand and also have AHL, international and junior games! Its like $75 a year so it is even cheaper than Center Ice for a better product really!
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Thanks! That seems like a cool product. I clicked the button to register so I can watch the preview and it told me registration is closed, I have to ask for an invite. They need to control the size of growth of their subscribers. That makes me think they may be a smaller operation worried about supporting too many customers because this seems like a much better product than Center Ice. We'll see if they send me an invite... I hope so. Seems like a better option.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: cmvideo75
Date: October 06, 2014 at 01:08 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/official-nhl-2014-2015-season-drop-the-puck.64072/

redstar said:
I am very ready. was so happy to have the game on tv monday night. Sure it was only pre-season but I watched every goddamn minute!
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Red! How did our center position actually get weaker this year? It was our biggest spot of need. What is Stepan out for? 6-8 weeks?

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Gnarcore
Date: October 06, 2014 at 01:08 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/official-nhl-2014-2015-season-drop-the-puck.64072/

cmvideo75 said:
Thanks! That seems like a cool product. I clicked the button to register so I can watch the preview and it told me registration is closed, I have to ask for an invite. They need to control the size of growth of their subscribers. That makes me think they may be a smaller operation worried about supporting too many customers because this seems like a much better product than Center Ice. We'll see if they send me an invite... I hope so. Seems like a better option.
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I don't know about the legality of it. I think they're based off a reservation in Canada. I do know I have had multiple subscriptions over the years and they've been great.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Gnarcore
Date: October 06, 2014 at 01:09 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/official-nhl-2014-2015-season-drop-the-puck.64072/

cmvideo75 said:
Red! How did our center position actually get weaker this year? It was our biggest spot of need. What is Stepan out for? 6-8 weeks?
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8-12 is what I last read. Sucks cuz I got him auto drafted in a pool when I missed my timer.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: redstar
Date: October 06, 2014 at 01:15 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/official-nhl-2014-2015-season-drop-the-puck.64072/

cmvideo75 said:
Red! How did our center position actually get weaker this year? It was our biggest spot of need. What is Stepan out for? 6-8 weeks?
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Yeah, he is hurting.
I think they understated it. His leg is broken.
Been watching the pre-season games, some interesting developments.
Watch out for the young players Duclair & Hayes.
Veterans Malone & Boyle (Dan, who is wearing #22 - weird) might help out a bit.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: filipino
Date: October 06, 2014 at 01:18 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/official-nhl-2014-2015-season-drop-the-puck.64072/

redstar said:
I am very ready. was so happy to have the game on tv monday night. Sure it was only pre-season but I watched every goddamn minute!
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Have you ever even played the game?

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: redstar
Date: October 06, 2014 at 01:39 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/official-nhl-2014-2015-season-drop-the-puck.64072/

filipino said:
Have you ever even played the game?
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Ha!
Not in 32 years,...wow,...just realized that.
I played Roller hockey (pre-inline skates).
Loved Hockey. When I was 14 I started to seriously outgrow my equipment.
I asked my pop to help me buy new gear (had a job washing dishes a couple of school night - always spent my dough on records).
My dad never came to my games, I am one of six & the poor man was always working.
He showed up to one soon after. I saw him on the side smoking a camel & really choked, had a terrible game.
The next day he told me to meet him at Triangle (a sporting goods store in my nabe) on payday. I thought for sure I was going to score skates, gloves & a new stick,.. He took me to the baseball glove section & said; "pick one out."
Message sent.
The end of my career.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: cmvideo75
Date: October 06, 2014 at 03:43 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/official-nhl-2014-2015-season-drop-the-puck.64072/

Gnarcore said:
I don't know about the legality of it. I think they're based off a reservation in Canada. I do know I have had multiple subscriptions over the years and they've been great.
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I just got the invite. I watched the preview (a clip from the finals) and the stream is pretty good. It was a little stutter-y in IE so I read the troubleshooting section and it said shut off the antivirus. I did that and the stream was really good. It's pretty crappy when I watch it in Google Chrome either way.
I gotta check this out on my Samsung TV... I got an internet TV that has a browser built in. If I can log into the site directly on my flat screen and get the game, that would be pretty sweet. Either way, probably worth the $70 gamble and see what happens. It's $70 for 6 months... if I want to make it to the end of the season, when do I buy... hmmm... time to click over to NHL.com and see when the end of the hockey season is....
April 11th is the end of the season. So if I sign up on October 11th, I should be good. I'll give it a whirl.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: cmvideo75
Date: October 06, 2014 at 03:45 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/official-nhl-2014-2015-season-drop-the-puck.64072/

redstar said:
Yeah, he is hurting.
I think they understated it. His leg is broken.
Been watching the pre-season games, some interesting developments.
Watch out for the young players Duclair & Hayes.
Veterans Malone & Boyle (Dan, who is wearing #22 - weird) might help out a bit.
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I've read about Duclair. Sounds intriguing. So I guess he made the cut? Last article I was reading by Katie Strang was about him being on the bubble.
EDIT - Actually, the front story on NYR.com is him getting the spot. Sweet.