Official 2011-2012 NHL Thread

[D'z Nutz]

New season begins now!!

:goflames: :goflames:

[sevewone]

http://www.curtiswalker.com/jets/images/title1.jpg

[RickDaTuner]

:goflames:

[trieu]

Capitals 2012 Stanley Cup Champs :poosie:

[Jlude]

GO JETS GO!!!

[Jlude]

http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/6915/jets3halocopie.jpg

[D'z Nutz]

Raw video of the Bruins victory, no commentary.

4:37 - Thomas: "Are they booing for you or me?", Bettman: "Me!" :rofl:

WSj4Fkuwbas

[Freeskier]

Haha hilarious, and it that going to be the Jets logo? Or just one I haven't seen before?

And for the cup this year....I'll piiiiick...Oh I dunno, San Jose just for shits.

[Quizzes]

I'm gonna go out on a limb and pick L.A. Kings. :)

[beyond_ban]

Colorado Avalanche hahaha

[Quizzes]

Salary Cap up to $64M
Salary Floor up to $48M

http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=369480


With the National Hockey League Entry Draft less than a week away and the potential for trades escalating this week and next with the free agency period looming, the salary cap will be going up by nearly $5 million next season.

Clubs and agents are being told next year's salary cap will be set at an upper limit of $64 million with a floor of $48 million.

During the 2010-11 season, the salary cap had an upper limit of $59.4 million.

The league's cap - entering its seven season under the current collective bargaining agreement - has risen every year since the end of the NHL lockout when the cap was set at $39-million.



Yes! Now the Flames can unload some of their undesirable contracts to cheap teams for draft picks!!

[Kloubek]

Great news about the cap. I mean, most contending teams will probably use the extra cap as well - making them proportionately better... but it still means the ability for all teams to add a much-needed puzzle piece.

I think Vancouver should go after a power forward to both play with and help protect the Sedins.

[Quizzes]

Originally posted by Kloubek
Great news about the cap. I mean, most contending teams will probably use the extra cap as well - making them proportionately better... but it still means the ability for all teams to add a much-needed puzzle piece.

I think Vancouver should go after a power forward to both play with and help protect the Sedins.

Kesler can play centre and Henrik can play the wing. Now, you'll just need a veteran second line centre like Matt Stajan. :D

[aget]

Originally posted by Quizzes


Kesler can play centre and Henrik can play the wing. Now, you'll just need a veteran second line centre like Matt Stajan. :D

QFT :D :rofl:

[D'z Nutz]

Originally posted by Quizzes
Yes! Now the Flames can unload some of their undesirable contracts to cheap teams for draft picks!!

Except the increased cap doesn't make them better players. Somehow I don't see people knocking on Feaster's door and saying, you still got Stajan/Hagman/Kotalik? We wanted them sooooo bad, but couldn't fit them into the budget last year! :rofl:

[Kloubek]

Yeah, Stajan would be a perfect fit!

Nah... Sedins stay where they are. Drop Burrows down to the 2nd line (where he truly belongs) and add a big forward like Backes, Byfuglien, Stewart, Clowe, Hartnell, etc.

This is actually not the place for such talk though - I'll start a new Canucks thread. Hopefully void of riot talk.

[Quizzes]

Originally posted by D'z Nutz


Except the increased cap doesn't make them better players. Somehow I don't see people knocking on Feaster's door and saying, you still got Stajan/Hagman/Kotalik? We wanted them sooooo bad, but couldn't fit them into the budget last year! :rofl:

My point is that teams with already a low cap hit needs to reach the floor in order to compete. Teams like NYI, Florida, Colorado, etc. will need to add salary.

[heinz256]

Florida needs to spend 29.7M to reach the floor!

[D'z Nutz]

Originally posted by Quizzes


My point is that teams with already a low cap hit needs to reach the floor in order to compete. Teams like NYI, Florida, Colorado, etc. will need to add salary.

Ah, I missed that. I want to help those teams achieve that goal!

[Jlude]

Cup this year? Hmm.... I'm gonna say San Jose. They make one more playoff run before people start jumping in desperation. Thornton isn't getting any younger, he's still got talent but getting old, he needs to pull a Hossa, only get it right the first time.


Of course, I'll say that the Jets make it into the playoffs, and hopefully past the first round.

[Quizzes]

Originally posted by Jlude
Of course, I'll say that the Jets make it into the playoffs, and hopefully past the first round.

That's great, but... who are the Jets? :)

[trieuth]

I'd say pits with a healthy Crosby and malkin. If not them I say Philly cause theyll have a real goalie this time.

[sputnik]

http://www.creativeguise.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/TRODAT_JETS.jpg

[D'z Nutz]

Lidstrom back for another year.

http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=369487


LIDSTROM TO RETURN WITH RED WINGS FOR 20TH SEASON

DETROIT -- Nicklas Lidstrom is coming back for a 20th season with the Detroit Red Wings, agreeing to a one-year deal worth US$6.2 million.

"The reason it took so long was I wanted to make sure I found the motivation," the 41-year-old Lidstrom said Monday on a conference call.

Lidstrom is a Norris Trophy finalist for the 11th time in 13 seasons. If he wins the award for being the NHL's top defenceman -- it would be his seventh -- on Wednesday, he will match Doug Harvey's total and trail Bobby Orr's record by only one.

He is also a finalist for the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy for sportsmanship and the Mark Messier Leadership Award.

The soft-spoken Swede leads with his actions.

He had 62 points last season -- surpassing his production from each of the previous two years -- to rank second among NHL defenceman and to become the first 40-year-old defenceman with 60-plus points in an NHL season.

"Nick had a tremendous years and continues to be one of the elite defenceman in the game," Red Wings general manager Ken Holland.

Lidstrom's six-foot-two, 190-pound body is chiseled thanks to a year-round workout that includes exercise before practice and after games along with a sensible diet that includes only occasional slices of pizza and fast food.

The four-time Stanley Cup champion decided last summer to put retirement on hold, pausing only because his oldest son started school in Sweden last autumn, and signed a $6.2 million, one-year deal.

Next season, he will lead a defensive corps that includes Niklas Kronwall and Brad Stuart and a roster that should give the team a shot to earn a spot in a 20th straight post-season berth -- a streak that started when Lidstrom was a rookie.

The Red Wings will attempt to acquire a standout defenceman this off-season with at least some of the $6 million freed up when Brian Rafalski retired last month with a year left on his contract.

[Jlude]

he found his motivation... a 6.2m/ 1 year contract! :rofl: :rofl:

Crazy to be playing at that level at his age.

[max_boost]

Lidstrom is so good. :werd:

[D'z Nutz]

Bruins victory party bar tab

http://i.imgur.com/xVxtm.png

Yup, you read it correctly. $100,000 for a bottle of champagne!

http://sportscracklepop.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Chara-Ace-of-Spades.jpg

http://boston.3432.voxcdn.com/files/2011/06/bruins-foxwoods-480x320.jpg

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armand_de_Brignac

In June 2011 Mark Cuban spent $90,000 on a 15 liter bottle (20 regular sized bottles) of Armand de Brignac in celebration of the the Dallas Mavericks' NBA Championship. A week later, the Boston Bruins "one-upped" the Mavericks' celebration by purchasing a 30 liter bottle of Ace of Spades "Midas" for $100,000. At the time of the purchases, the Midas bottle was one of six bottles in the world.

[Jlude]

oh yes.. It's done (not like it wouldn't be, but still)

http://images.tsn.ca/images/stories/2011/6/21/jets_43626.jpg

[D'z Nutz]

Carter to Columbus:
http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=369793

[Quizzes]

Here comes the domino effect....
Bryzgalov signs for $7M for like 10 years...
Versteeg for prospects...
Carle for prospects...
What else?

[Quizzes]

This is like offseason trade deadline day! Exciting!

[NightFX2]

M. Richards to LA for Schenn, Simmonds :eek: :eek: :eek:

[Quizzes]

Philly blowing things up for a Bryzgalov?
Broadstreet will be upset. LOL

[D'z Nutz]

Originally posted by NightFX2
M. Richards to LA for Schenn, Simmonds :eek: :eek: :eek:

Holy shit, they let Schenn go?! Burke must be PISSED.

[supe]

Philly just got rid of everything I liked about philly.... and the salary cap went up, doesnt make sense at all.

Both LA and CLB win.

[Kloubek]

I hope Philly has other big plans - otherwise they won't even be contenders this coming season. Talk about blowing the hell out of your core.

[Quizzes]

This is nucking futs. Glad I'm not a Philly fan right now.
Their forward group is now led by... Briere??

[supe]

The thing is, they have a pretty decent team already, and they just landed 3 first rounders.

They will probably finish about above average this year, but give them a year or two, if they gel, lookout.

[flipstah]

I don't understand why you would trade an effective captain. :banghead:

[PGTze]

I dunno, apparently Philly had problems in the room, but that's just speculation. If you look at the big picture Philly actually has made out very well.

Leaving Philly
- Richards
- Carter
- 3rd Rd pick 2012

To Philly
- Bryzgalov
- Simmons
- Schenn
- Vorack
- 2011 8th pick Overall
- 2011 2nd Rd pick
- 2011 3rd Rd pick

[Team_Mclaren]

Originally posted by PGTze
I dunno, apparently Philly had problems in the room, but that's just speculation. If you look at the big picture Philly actually has made out very well.

Leaving Philly
- Richards
- Carter
- 3rd Rd pick 2012

To Philly
- Bryzgalov
- Simmons
- Schenn
- Vorack
- 2011 8th pick Overall
- 2011 2nd Rd pick
- 2011 3rd Rd pick

But isnt the point of of early picks to get people like Richards and Carter?

[AaronK]

Damn Philly just blew up their team! Heres to hopin Regehr gets the f out1

[PGTze]

Originally posted by Team_Mclaren


But isnt the point of of early picks to get people like Richards and Carter?

Yes I'd agree but I get the feeling they're not done...

[D'z Nutz]

Shocker, Bryzgalov signs a long term contract. 9 years @ $51M

http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=369799

[Jlude]

I hate philly.. and hate them even more now that Richards is gone.


but... Winnipeg Jets schedule released today and name release tomorrow!

[AaronK]

WTF! Flames apparently targeting Ryan Smyth?! Why the fuck would we waste our cap space on that washed up bum? Keep the cap for Tangs and some prospects

[flipstah]

Originally posted by D'z Nutz
Shocker, Bryzgalov signs a long term contract. 9 years @ $51M

http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=369799

I love Bryz but he is not worth $51M. Philly fail; there's cheaper goalies out there.

FACEPALM!

[D'z Nutz]

Yeah he's not consistent enough for $51M

[Quizzes]

I'd rather take Vokoun at 5 years for probably less than $5M per year.
Philly Phail indeed.

[88CRX]

Originally posted by Quizzes
I'd rather take Vokoun at 5 years for probably less than $5M per year.
Philly Phail indeed.

Bryz > Vokoun

Bryz at $5mill per isn't bad..... its the fact that he signed up to age 40!

[flipstah]

Originally posted by Quizzes
I'd rather take Vokoun at 5 years for probably less than $5M per year.
Philly Phail indeed.

Hmm... Vokoun? Pass. I'd rather have Bryz.

Lets see where Philly goes!

[Benny]

Vokoun is a good goalie, and he would have played hard for Philly. Instead they give away Carter AND Richards in order to sign Bryz for so long at so much. I think it was a stupid idea. They still have good guys, but it's generally a silly plan to trade away your two BEST players in order to sign a good goalie to a LONG contract. Regardless, I think they're gonna be crappy for a couple years then really turn it on. Really banking on Bryz though.


:nut:

[Quizzes]

Philly is a great team that only needs a GOOD goalie, not a franchise type paying franchise dollars. Someone like Vokoun can probably get them where they needed to be. It's tough to bank on a goalie who just crapped the bed in the most recent playoffs.

So... what happens to Bobrovsky? I guess he won't be starting for another 9 years when Bryz's contract expires.

[sputnik]

Originally posted by AaronK
WTF! Flames apparently targeting Ryan Smyth?! Why the fuck would we waste our cap space on that washed up bum? Keep the cap for Tangs and some prospects

:werd:

Glad Winnipeg has a team just as Calgary screws up their team.

I feel embarrassed for Flames fans if Smyth joins the team.

In other news. Phoenix is playing their home opener against Winnipeg. Wonder who the Coyotes plan to put in net?

[rumeo]

Why did Brad Richards refuse to waive his NTC? Is he purposely trying to screw Dallas?

[NightFX2]

^
He's stated he won't sign anywhere until july 1st, he's not screwing dallas by using a NTC which was given to him. He doesn't want to be obligated to signing to the team that trades for his rights.

[D'z Nutz]

So with Richards gone, I guess it's a no brainer that Pronger will be the next captain.


Originally posted by sputnik
I feel embarrassed for Flames fans if Smyth joins the team.

Man, I'm embarrassed that it's even suggested that he'll come here :cry:

Hopefully we see some exciting stuff tomorrow and the day after with the draft pick/trades wheeling and dealing.

[Team_Mclaren]

Originally posted by NightFX2
^
He's stated he won't sign anywhere until july 1st, he's not screwing dallas by using a NTC which was given to him. He doesn't want to be obligated to signing to the team that trades for his rights.

but he's not.... he still gets to pick who he signs for. So yes he's fucking Dallas over

[Quizzes]

Originally posted by Team_Mclaren


but he's not.... he still gets to pick who he signs for. So yes he's fucking Dallas over

Dallas already said they have no interest in re-signing him. Why should he do them any favors?

[BigDannyCool]

Originally posted by Team_Mclaren


but he's not.... he still gets to pick who he signs for. So yes he's fucking Dallas over

He's just exercising his rights. Dallas screwed themselves

[Team_Mclaren]

^^ i dont look at it as any favours, it doesnt really effect himeither way. He's definitiely not obligated to sign with whichever team that has his right till july 1st

[NightFX2]

^^
You don't think it's a dick move to waive HIS NTC to go to another team when he has no intentions of signing there?

He just doesn't want teams to trade assets for his rights when he has already made his mind up to test the market. Dallas is not getting "screwed" as they don't want him anyway and teams that trade for him aren't given any false hope of him signing because he decided to waive his NTC in a trade.

Not sure why this makes him a bad guy.

[dingbathero]

Not happy with the Flyers.... FML.

It still doesn't sit right.

Carter deal I don't mind too much the Richards one make me want to kick babies.

[Jlude]

Originally posted by NightFX2
^^
You don't think it's a dick move to waive HIS NTC to go to another team when he has no intentions of signing there?

He just doesn't want teams to trade assets for his rights when he has already made his mind up to test the market. Dallas is not getting "screwed" as they don't want him anyway and teams that trade for him aren't given any false hope of him signing because he decided to waive his NTC in a trade.

Not sure why this makes him a bad guy.

Agreed. I really like Brad Richards (I'm biast though) and think he's being very fair.
Would love to see him sign with Winnipeg, but not gonna happen.


Anyone have a link to draft live feed?

[kenny]

Phew, Smyth not coming to Calgary.

To Oilers for Brule + 4th rounder

[D'z Nutz]

ohthankgod

[Jlude]

thank god is right... but honestly, I think Edmonton could be a contender next year. COULD be.

[D'z Nutz]

If not next year, definitely soon and for a good few years. Edmonton's gonna be the next Chicago or Pittsburgh with all the young talent they'll have.

Meanwhile the Flames are destined for years of mediocrity :cry:

[Quizzes]

Edmonton will get the first overall pick next year, too. LOL

[Jlude]

Originally posted by D'z Nutz
If not next year, definitely soon and for a good few years. Edmonton's gonna be the next Chicago or Pittsburgh with all the young talent they'll have.

Meanwhile the Flames are destined for years of mediocrity :cry:

No doubt at all.

On both points! haha

[Jlude]

Felt good to hear Chipman say Jets!

[95EagleAWD]

See you guys in the playoffs!

/goOilers

[D'z Nutz]

I think the Avs are gonna be pretty good in a couple years too, right up there with the Oilers. Go Avs!!

[Jlude]

I have to admit, I'm not really too thrilled about our pick, but I'm not a scout... so what do I know.

[Jlude]

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[dezmarez]

Interesting article/blog on the 2012-13 season.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/NHL-realignment-plan-Improving-or-meddling-with?urn=nhl-wp8068

http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/news;_ylt=An_4wNSOopj1CDIC1g0kqn17vLYF?slug=nc-cotsonika_dvision_realignment_062511

[Jlude]

Cha Ching?

http://www.winnipegsun.com/2011/06/28/6500-for-two-tickets-to-jets-home-opener

[D'z Nutz]

Haha @ Smyth trade:

http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=370456

Tambellini: Smyth for Brule?
Lombardi: No way, Brule's injured
Tambellini: Smyth for Fraser?
Lombardi: It's a deal.
Lombardi: http://s3.amazonaws.com/kym-assets/entries/icons/square/000/005/545/OpoQQ.jpg WTF?! Fraser's injured!!
Tambellini: http://www.marketingmeme.com/images/TrollfaceHD.png

[flipstah]

Originally posted by D'z Nutz
Haha @ Smyth trade:

http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=370456

Tambellini: Smyth for Brule?
Lombardi: No way, Brule's injured
Tambellini: Smyth for Fraser?
Lombardi: It's a deal.
Lombardi: http://s3.amazonaws.com/kym-assets/entries/icons/square/000/005/545/OpoQQ.jpg WTF?! Fraser's injured!!
Tambellini: http://www.marketingmeme.com/images/TrollfaceHD.png

lolololol.

[rumeo]

Ehrhoff signs 10 year 40 million with Buffalo. Makes $18 million the first 2 years.

[Freeskier]

Holy fuck are u serious?!? Thats a monster contract for him.

[flipstah]

Jagr with the Flyers? Smells like a Forsberg deal...

Oh god.

[88CRX]

Wow, so much money being handed out to average players..... so glad Feaster isn't signing any of these hacks :thumbsup:

[D'z Nutz]

Pardy, Ryder, and Souray to the Stars
http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=370581

[Quizzes]

This UFA day is getting out of hand.
Feaster should wait this out another day IMO.

[D'z Nutz]

There's definitely some interesting contracts and acquisitions going around. I can't wait for the season to start! :goflames:

[Jlude]

Buffalo is THROWING money at people.

Very interested to see where Richards goes, saw some tweets from Bob Mckenzie saying teams were offering max money (12.6/year) on the front end.

So much action today from Buffalo, Florida and Philly.

[Jlude]

DarrenDreger
1 min
Iginla believed to be involved in Flames offer. Richards, Iginla and Tanguay. Flames travel schedule may be a negative.

[Freeskier]

Not as trade fodder right???! Just as a participant in the talks?

[Jlude]

I'd imagine he's trying to talk Richards in coming to play... Calgary won't trade Iggy

[Freeskier]

I figured. Just the way I read ur post right off the bat gave me a heart attack haha.

[SilverGS]

Originally posted by Freeskier
I figured. Just the way I read ur post right off the bat gave me a heart attack haha.


Lol yeah the wordin is not great but how do trade Iggy for a UFA? :)

[Jlude]

Iggy's bday today, 34 yrs old

[Freeskier]

True. *Think before post Freeskier!* lol :banghead:

Looking at the roster

1)Iggy, Tangs and Richards
2)Joker, Bourque, Glencross
3)Moss, Langkow, Jackman
4) ???

That could be a fairly stacked offense. But we need defense. I don't want to see us give up too much for Richards, but seeing the feeding frenzy that's going on for him any contract he signs is going to be a monster.

[D'z Nutz]

Originally posted by Freeskier
True. *Think before post Freeskier!* lol :banghead:

Haha yeah I got very angry for a few seconds until I remembered Richards doesn't even belong to a team. How do you trade him to a team that doesn't exist? :rofl:

[Quizzes]

Holy shit! Vokoun signed for only $1.5M!
Philly should've totally waited it out and keep Richards and Carter.

[max_boost]

^^

Exactly what I was thinking. :nut:

[Jlude]

Randy Jones just got signed to the Jets - 1 yr deal for just over 1m

He's an OK defence man, but I'm excited cause we went to the same high school and grew up in the same small town. I think he's the only hockey player out of my hometown (10k people) to make it to the NHL.

[trieu]

Vokoun was a great signing for the Caps, only 1.5M too. They're winning the cup!

[Team_Mclaren]

totally unexpected. Awesome signing by the Caps.