Around the NHL (Part XVIII) - Tankiest tank to have ever tanked

[hisgirlfriday]

Flyers take down the Preds in a shootout.

And you know I don't think I've ever watched a Flyers game in the last two years that I didn't wish Simmonds was on the Hawks.

 

[JaegerDice]

Flyers take down the Preds in a shootout.

And you know I don't think I've ever watched a Flyers game in the last two years that I didn't wish Simmonds was on the Hawks.

Simmonds is a great player.

 

[OhCaptainMyCaptain]

Is it me or does it seem like the Preds come from behind a lot?

 

[Crazy_Ike]

It's not just you, they have a great record when not scoring the first goal.

 

[JaegerDice]

They have a level of mental toughness, professional pride and desire that's refreshing to see.

 

[JaegerDice]

Tarasenko is going to tear this league apart when he hits his prime.

 

[CourtneyDagger50]

Even Toronto has 3 goals on Hutchinson so far...

 

[CourtneyDagger50]

Toronto ends up with 4 on Hutchinson and they win in OT.
Hell yeah, baby!!!

 

[Canadian Wampa]

Do you guys think Toronto's doing the right thing in blowing it up, and building through the draft?

 

[JaegerDice]

Yeah. Theyre currently built around a scoring winger and a 2nd pair Dman masquerading as a 1D. Theyre going nowhere with that core. Gather up as many picks and prospects as possible and rebuild.

 

[UsernameWasTaken]

Yeah. Theyre currently built around a scoring winger and a 2nd pair Dman masquerading as a 1D. Theyre going nowhere with that core. Gather up as many picks and prospects as possible and rebuild.

Also, outside Nylander, their prospect pool as it stands is pretty weak.

They don't have much of a choice by try to do an actual rebuild.

 

[hisgirlfriday]

So everyone in the Central who played today lost and St. Louis didn't even get a loser point. I like it.

 

[JaegerDice]

So everyone in the Central who played today lost and St. Louis didn't even get a loser point. I like it.

Always like seeing rivals lose, but Im 99% certain the Blackhawks are locked in at the 3rd slot.

Though...tanking to the wildcard and playing the Pacific division is looking like a better option every day. LA is the only tough team in that division. Compare that to Nashville, St Louis and Winnipeg...

 

[No Fun Shogun]

So... the Wings/Stars game was.... uh... interesting.

Dagger, you might want to keep your eyes away from the box score on that one, as I know you're a goalie fan.

 

[x Tame Impala]

Howard and Hutchinson got lit up....the ironing...THE IRONING!

 

[Cullksinikers]

And here come the Kings.

 

[UsernameWasTaken]

Kings are officially back into playoff position.

 

[CallMeShaft]

It was a mistake for San Jose not to do a full rebuild. They probably wont make it to the playoffs, but they aren't bad enough to get a top 10 draft pick in one of the better draft years.

They should have traded away half the team during this past offseason. Let the few unmovables (Thornton) and the few highly gifted young players (Hertl) play. Trade everybody else.

That team is not good enough to win a cup.

 

[clydesdale line]

Kings are officially back into playoff position.

I can't believe there were posters doubting that team. They've proved it time and time again. There's no doubt they'll get in.

 

[UsernameWasTaken]

I can't believe there were posters doubting that team. They've proved it time and time again. There's no doubt they'll get in.

Probably more wishful thinking than anything else.

It was a mistake for San Jose not to do a full rebuild. They probably wont make it to the playoffs, but they aren't bad enough to get a top 10 draft pick in one of the better draft years.

They should have traded away half the team during this past offseason. Let the few unmovables (Thornton) and the few highly gifted young players (Hertl) play. Trade everybody else.

That team is not good enough to win a cup.

...and I don't think their prospect pool is anything to write home about is it?

 

[JaegerDice]

I can't believe there were posters doubting that team. They've proved it time and time again. There's no doubt they'll get in.

More than that.

They should be considered one of the favorites to win the cup. Certainly ahead of the Blackhawks, at least.

 

[CallMeShaft]

...and I don't think their prospect pool is anything to write home about is it?

Hockey's Future currently has them listed at #24 in the league. Take that for what you will. Even if they are a bit better than that, I doubt they would have a top 10 prospect pool.

 

[Canadian Wampa]

Honestly, for the most part I'm pretty glad Stan doesn't ever trade our 1st round picks. The Rangers haven't picked in the first round since 2012 and won't pick again this year. The Blues and Pens both didn't have one in 2013 and won't have one this year. It might not be a big deal right now, but I'm sure teams will start feeling the impact 5-6 years from now. The only redeeming thing is winning the cup due to a trade.

 

[CourtneyDagger50]

Coffee and hockey. God bless early games

 

[Canadian Wampa]

Caps PP, which is 2nd in the league is going up against the Philly PK, which is 28th, and they can't even enter the zone. It genuinely looked worse than our worst PP this year.