Around the NHL 2024-2025

[The Note]

My dark horse to grab the WC2 in the East is Columbus.

What a story they have been with the Gaudreau tragedy hanging over the season. Impossible not to pull for them a bit.

 

[joe galiba]

What a story they have been with the Gaudreau tragedy hanging over the season. Impossible not to pull for them a bit.

I would love to see them win a few rounds
about 10 years ago, we had a box of Columbus hats accidently dropped off at work with no paperwork or anything to identify where it was supposed to go, so I have a Columbus hat that I will wear if they make it
and the cannon is super cool, too

 

[ScratchCatFever]

My dark horse to grab the WC2 in the East is Columbus.

They had a huge game against the Rangers a couple days ago that they lost which may come back to bite them. But I'd also love to see them get in with everything they've gone through as a team after after the loss of Gaudreau over the summer.

 

[ChicagoBlues]

What a story they have been with the Gaudreau tragedy hanging over the season. Impossible not to pull for them a bit.

They had a huge game against the Rangers a couple days ago that they lost which may come back to bite them. But I'd also love to see them get in with everything they've gone through as a team after after the loss of Gaudreau over the summer.

Makes me smile to see that team pull together. They’re only a -5 in goals, but that NYR game might hurt.

I hope they brushed it off already and focus on team D cuz they have plenty offensive depth.

 

[Xerloris]

Makes me smile to see that team pull together. They’re only a -5 in goals, but that NYR game might hurt.

I hope they brushed it off already and focus on team D cuz they have plenty offensive depth.

I am absolutely not trying to say what happened was a good thing because it was tragic and heart breaking but if that team is able to overcome it and make the playoffs that's the kind of adversity that builds a special kind of culture and that city and team desperately need it. I wish the best for them and their fans.

 

[ChicagoBlues]

Calgary is dominating the NYR.

 

[LogosBlue]

Calgary is dominating the NYR.

More like the Rangers are laying down. They're getting their clubs polished.

 

[joe galiba]

More like the Rangers are laying down. They're getting their clubs polished.

they are already at the strip clubs?

 

[joe galiba]

Holloway turned it over at the line
worst hockey player ever?

 

[ChicagoBlues]

Holloway turned it over at the line
worst hockey player ever?

Robb?

 

[joe galiba]

Holloway turned it over at the line
worst hockey player ever?

yup
pulled a Rob

 

[ChicagoBlues]

Sens are backing their way into the playoffs. Not good.

 

[PJJJP]

lol the sabres scored on themselves with an empty net. That franchise is just too funny

 

[Snubbed4Vezina]

lol the sabres scored on themselves with an empty net. That franchise is just too funny

They went from being tied 2-2 late in the game to being down 3 goals real quick. The Sabres are a clown show.

 

[stl76]

I honestly feel bad laughing at the sabres at this point. It would be cool to see that franchise find success…looking like that may take a long time tho.

 

[SirPaste]

I honestly feel bad laughing at the sabres at this point. It would be cool to see that franchise find success…looking like that may take a long time tho.

Definitely feel for their fans, it has been such a long time since they have had any joy with that franchise. Hopefully they get their stuff figured out at some point but it feels like they just can't get anything right.

 

[The Note]

In a league with as much forced parity as the NHL and one in which half the league makes it, the Sabres playoff drought is one of the more remarkable streaks going. Basically impossible to be that futile for that long in this league.

 

[ScratchCatFever]

Sens are backing their way into the playoffs. Not good.

Jackets are absolutely spiraling at the moment. They might be toast with the Islanders and Habs recent push. For whatever reason I enjoy seeing Ottawa get in the playoffs. (probably because it doesn't happen often)Those mid 2000 teams with Alfredsson, Heatley and Spezza were fun to watch.

 

[Xerloris]

I honestly feel bad laughing at the sabres at this point. It would be cool to see that franchise find success…looking like that may take a long time tho.

Buffalo fans make me have sympathy for them. Edmonton fans make me hope McDavid never wins a cup as long as he plays for Edmonton.

 

[ChicagoBlues]

Jackets are absolutely spiraling at the moment. They might be toast with the Islanders and Habs recent push. For whatever reason I enjoy seeing Ottawa get in the playoffs. (probably because it doesn't happen often)Those mid 2000 teams with Alfredsson, Heatley and Spezza were fun to watch.

And Hossa and Bonk

 

[ScratchCatFever]

In a league with as much forced parity as the NHL and one in which half the league makes it, the Sabres playoff drought is one of the more remarkable streaks going. Basically impossible to be that futile for that long in this league.

And Hossa and Bonk

Arvedsson. For a while Havlat looked like he was gonna be a superstar.

 

[ChicagoBlues]

Arvedsson. For a while Havlat looked like he was gonna be a superstar.

They had some great teams for a minute. Yashin, Spezza etc etc. Havlat had some good seasons. He’s a way better Hoffman.