I agree with the OP. A big reason for that is the Kings possibly missing the playoffs, it would be a travesty. Yes, I am a Kings fan. I also hate the Blackhawks but I'd much rather see them win the cup over some random team. Parity is a bad thing. Some people say seeing the same 2 or 3 teams win over and over is boring. Its better than a crapshoot where any team can win, because so much parity cheapens the trophy. You might as well award the Stanley Cup on the result of a dice roll. If I wanted to see a random crapshoot I'd just sim a few seasons on NHL 15.
Is this the most uneventful NHL season you've witnessed?
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gphr513
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Saying "you also have the Jets and Flames fighting for a playoff spot out west" sells it short. It's more like Calgary/Vancouver/San Jose, Winnipeg, Minnesota, Colorado, Los Angeles, and Dallas. All fighting for 2 spots.
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I disagree. Canada vs...............North America under 23? You know, this used to just be wishful thinking when we used to always say "Could Canada ice two teams?" But I never imagined it would be real. Why? Because it would make the tournament less relevant. Which it will, if they keep it that way.
Not that I should ever expect another Gretzky, because I don't, but there was constantly a buzz in every city the Oilers went to for the mere chance to see Gretzky. What would he do tonight? Get 6 points? Do something incredible? Plus he always seemed to have something he was chasing. 2 assists per game, XX amount of goals, 50 in 39, 200 points, etc. I'm seeing a bit of a lull when it comes to this. Crosby has definitely peaked, that's fine but who are the stars coming up who are going to replace him? Maybe McDavid, but the NHL is always better with stronger rivals (Crosby vs. Ovechkin).
Anyway, I will say think the NHL season is a bore this year, but I am hoping a strong postseason can save us. A nice free-flowing but hate-filled postseason would work well.
The funny thing is, the postseason was actually an exciting and memorable one. The regular season was not at all. Take away the Bertuzzi incident and it was very bland.
TrillMike
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This has been the most frustrating season to be a Stars fan. We get to see our team constantly outshoot opponents and give up soft goals.
gphr513
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Was this your line of thinking when the Kings got in as an 8 seed in their 1st Cup year?
Perhaps I should have been clearer. Ekblad was granted exceptional status in juniors on his way to being the 1st overall pick. It was clear he was a special talent, the only reason people are "surprised" by his performance is the tearing down of his game leading into the draft.
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They were a good team that severely under-performed during the regular season. The whole 8th seed underdog thing that people like to call them is bologna. All it takes is one look at that roster to realize it.
Wayward Son
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This is such a lame, biased thing to say.
You wouldn't say this before 2012. Your team is on the verge of missing the dance all together after winning the cup and I get that that's frustrating but this post is embarrassing.And just a fun fact for ya, pal, the 2012 Kings playoff run had the makings of everything you just described. 8th seed. Any team can win. Unpredictable. And guess what? It was probably fun to watch wasn't it?
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gphr513
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so what would you like to see the NHL do? Only let 4 teams in the playoffs per conference, so only the best regular season teams have a chance at the Cup? Or have a voting system where hockey writers vote on the perceived "best" teams to be in the playoffs?
I just don't really get your mentality.
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This is one of the dumbest posts I have seen on HF. It cheapens the trophy lol? How so? Teams can under perform or get hit with the injury bug. It is apart of the game.
You just sound like some pissed off fan that is upset your team might not make the playoffs.
I guess they should cut the playoff format down then eh since only really 4 teams really should be able to win it, using your logic. Holy hell.
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I'm guessing you didnt watch hockey in the late 90s early 2000's if you think there is a lot of holding / interference. I fail to see it being as bad as some of the posters on HF say it is.
This is such a lame, biased thing to say.
And just a fun fact for ya, pal, the 2012 season where the Kings won their first big one was exactly all the things you just said you didn't want.
It would be bias if I said I only wanted LA to win. But I don't, I'd rather see a team I hate try and have a dynasty over random teams winning.
Theres nothing the NHL can do. I would just much rather see the same teams keep winning. I liked the late 90s and early 00s when Colorado, Dallas, Detroit, and New Jersey dominated, and I liked the past couple years with LA, Chicago, and to a lesser extent Boston.
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How is seeing the same team winning fun and eventful? You honestly contradict your point btw, youre a fan of the Kings and they were a random team that won their first cup.
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I'm suprised nobody has mentioned the Rogers new contract as part of the reason. (i didnt read the entire thread)
I find their production to be boring, they do a terrible job 'analyzing' or creating any dialogue or storylines. They promised more games on TV however i frequently see games listed (2-4 games sometimes) that are blackout restricted. Yes, there are more games on Saturday nights, but thats just to inflate the total of games they nationally broadcast.
I love the playoffs and am excited (reg season is meaningless to me) to watch them, however I'm nervous Rogers could **** it up. Plus bring back 1-8 seeding so teams aren't always playing in-division.
I find their production to be boring, they do a terrible job 'analyzing' or creating any dialogue or storylines. They promised more games on TV however i frequently see games listed (2-4 games sometimes) that are blackout restricted. Yes, there are more games on Saturday nights, but thats just to inflate the total of games they nationally broadcast.
I love the playoffs and am excited (reg season is meaningless to me) to watch them, however I'm nervous Rogers could **** it up. Plus bring back 1-8 seeding so teams aren't always playing in-division.
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Wayward Son
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Any team that makes it through the gruelling playoff format that we have deserves the win. Period. I'll say that about the 94 Rangers. I'll say it for the 2011 Bruins. It doesn't matter.
Being salty about a team that "wasn't supposed to win" winning is hilarious. ESPECIALLY coming from a Kings fan. You contradicted the hell out of yourself with your first post.
I'm part of that minority I guess too.
I think it's going to be ridiculous to see younger players on the youngstars team competing against their own country. Just seems really dumb.
And why would players even care about the World Cup? Why would you even try / put yourself in danger.
gphr513
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and then over the past couple years they backed it up by reaching the WCF and winning another one. If a new team winning this year means the start of a dynasty than fine. But I look at some of these supposed cup favourites and I don't see a team that looks capable of winning more than one, save for Chicago and maybe Anaheim.
With repeat winners you have teams compared to some great dynasties. A new team every year as the result of a crapshoot is boring and uneventful, the only people who should be happy with that are the fans of the winning team. As a hockey fan I'd rather see repeat winners, regardless of who it is.
