Hockey Stuff
Posted 10-16-2008 at 03:25 AM by Nitz
Well.. I'm so glad hockey season has started. It was getting a bit dull with CFL and Tennis.
I've been checking out the League and it looks different this year.
Teams that have improved:
Rangers - Look better than last year. Sure they lost Avery and Jagr, but replacing them with Naslund is a plus. Reddan was a great signing too, as he will provide some help for the offence. I believe Shanahan is going to be joining the Rangers soon too
Canucks - These guys had a big blowout. They lost 3 of their top guys. Lindin, Morrison, Naslund. Although they were able to get some grinderz and Demitra, they will still need a bit of help, if the Sedin twins can't come out.
Flames - They lost Tanguay in a trade, but gained Camallari and Bertuzzi. I have to say these 2 additions should cause some commotion out on the ice. Hopefully Bert won't be a bust.
Wings - Still looking good and possible cup contendars once again! With the addition of Hossa, I think they may have another chance to hit up the finals and the cup!
Bolts - This team is stacked this year. They got every player imaginable and I think people wonder how they still were able to stay under the cap? They got the TOP draft pick Stamkos, signed Malone and Roberts, got rid of a high salary player like Richards and got a better goaltender. They also got rid of Boyle and overall look like a strong team. These guys should be in the playoffs this season.
Habs - I'm not sure why, but these guys are becoming a fan fav. They aquired a few players like Tanguay and Lang. I see this guys going deep into the playoffs. They had a hard time last season, but I believe they will pull through this time.
Teams that looks terrible:
Wild - These guys lost a lot of players and I feel like more losses are to come. Demitra has left them, along with Rolston and I hear Gaborik will be traded soon, as no deal can be reached. This was a great defensive team, but they won't survive this season.
Avs - They looked sharp last season and thankfully Sakic signed a 1 yr deal, but with a injured Forsberg and Smyth, who hasn't done much... they are looking awful. They lost a top goaltendar as well and don't look to make it to the playoffs this season.
Pens - Losing Hossa and Malone was a huge hit. They picked yup Satan and Fedatanko, which should help with the offence. Crosby still needs a great linemate and nether of these guys can help. They also lost Gonchar long term possible for the whole season due to a major injury.
Sabers - These guys have looked awful for awhile now. They lost Drury, Briere, Bernier, Campbell and I don't see these guys making it very far. It will take some time for them to rebuild, and I don't think the youngsters can help them this season.
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Will update and post more hockey news tomrw.
I've been checking out the League and it looks different this year.
Teams that have improved:
Rangers - Look better than last year. Sure they lost Avery and Jagr, but replacing them with Naslund is a plus. Reddan was a great signing too, as he will provide some help for the offence. I believe Shanahan is going to be joining the Rangers soon too
Canucks - These guys had a big blowout. They lost 3 of their top guys. Lindin, Morrison, Naslund. Although they were able to get some grinderz and Demitra, they will still need a bit of help, if the Sedin twins can't come out.
Flames - They lost Tanguay in a trade, but gained Camallari and Bertuzzi. I have to say these 2 additions should cause some commotion out on the ice. Hopefully Bert won't be a bust.
Wings - Still looking good and possible cup contendars once again! With the addition of Hossa, I think they may have another chance to hit up the finals and the cup!
Bolts - This team is stacked this year. They got every player imaginable and I think people wonder how they still were able to stay under the cap? They got the TOP draft pick Stamkos, signed Malone and Roberts, got rid of a high salary player like Richards and got a better goaltender. They also got rid of Boyle and overall look like a strong team. These guys should be in the playoffs this season.
Habs - I'm not sure why, but these guys are becoming a fan fav. They aquired a few players like Tanguay and Lang. I see this guys going deep into the playoffs. They had a hard time last season, but I believe they will pull through this time.
Teams that looks terrible:
Wild - These guys lost a lot of players and I feel like more losses are to come. Demitra has left them, along with Rolston and I hear Gaborik will be traded soon, as no deal can be reached. This was a great defensive team, but they won't survive this season.
Avs - They looked sharp last season and thankfully Sakic signed a 1 yr deal, but with a injured Forsberg and Smyth, who hasn't done much... they are looking awful. They lost a top goaltendar as well and don't look to make it to the playoffs this season.
Pens - Losing Hossa and Malone was a huge hit. They picked yup Satan and Fedatanko, which should help with the offence. Crosby still needs a great linemate and nether of these guys can help. They also lost Gonchar long term possible for the whole season due to a major injury.
Sabers - These guys have looked awful for awhile now. They lost Drury, Briere, Bernier, Campbell and I don't see these guys making it very far. It will take some time for them to rebuild, and I don't think the youngsters can help them this season.
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Will update and post more hockey news tomrw.
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