2018-19 Hockey Megathread: Lightning-Proof Jackets

[Maineiacs]

Didn't realize all you need to be a good team is three wins under your belt.

Not to mention that the first game after Tarsonis' post, the Golden Knights ended up losing 6-3 to the Red Wings.

But still, while 3-1-0 is a good start, it's just a matter of whether or not they can keep this going for the rest of the season. After all, would they be able to make it to the playoffs in their first year? Will they make it past the First Round? I doubt they'll make it to the Stanley Cup Finals, let alone win the thing, so I won't ask that. And, most importantly, would they keep their fanbase down the line or would there be tons of empty seats at the T-Mobile Arena in 5-10 years? Those sorts of questions. Hopefully, they'll do well in their first season and keep a solid fanbase even when the Raiders move to town, but we'll just have to wait and see.

Also, I know this is nearly two months old, but what does everyone think about the Colorado Eagles being the 31st AHL team (starting next year)? Is it a good choice? Should they have gone with a different team? Or should they have expanded the league with a new team in a new location?

Bring back the Portland Pirates.

[Tarsonis]

Didn't realize all you need to be a good team is three wins under your belt.

Not to mention that the first game after Tarsonis' post, the Golden Knights ended up losing 6-3 to the Red Wings.

But still, while 3-1-0 is a good start, it's just a matter of whether or not they can keep this going for the rest of the season. After all, would they be able to make it to the playoffs in their first year? Will they make it past the First Round? I doubt they'll make it to the Stanley Cup Finals, let alone win the thing, so I won't ask that. And, most importantly, would they keep their fanbase down the line or would there be tons of empty seats at the T-Mobile Arena in 5-10 years? Those sorts of questions. Hopefully, they'll do well in their first season and keep a solid fanbase even when the Raiders move to town, but we'll just have to wait and see.

Also, I know this is nearly two months old, but what does everyone think about the Colorado Eagles being the 31st AHL team (starting next year)? Is it a good choice? Should they have gone with a different team? Or should they have expanded the league with a new team in a new location?

And they just bear the Bruins 3-1. Nobody said they'd go undefeated, but they are proving themselves to be at least a mid level team, which is impressive given their first year.

[Elejamie]

And they just bear the Bruins 3-1. Nobody said they'd go undefeated, but they are proving themselves to be at least a mid level team, which is impressive given their first year.

Agreed. Besides, I just thought it was funny that the Devils and the Golden Knights ended up losing their games after a post about them being the only undefeated teams in the NHL (well, I edited my post once I found out the Devils also lost), as well as one celebrating how good Vegas are. Still, I do apologise if I seemed a bit rude when I posted that. Ditto to Jello. Sorry, guys.

But still, while I am still a teensy bit sceptical (because it's still early on in the season), I do genuinely wish them luck. And, hopefully, they'll do alright, make it into the playoffs and get a solid fanbase.

[Camicon]

Not to mention that the first game after Tarsonis' post, the Golden Knights ended up losing 6-3 to the Red Wings.

But still, while 3-1-0 is a good start, it's just a matter of whether or not they can keep this going for the rest of the season. After all, would they be able to make it to the playoffs in their first year? Will they make it past the First Round? I doubt they'll make it to the Stanley Cup Finals, let alone win the thing, so I won't ask that. And, most importantly, would they keep their fanbase down the line or would there be tons of empty seats at the T-Mobile Arena in 5-10 years? Those sorts of questions. Hopefully, they'll do well in their first season and keep a solid fanbase even when the Raiders move to town, but we'll just have to wait and see.

Also, I know this is nearly two months old, but what does everyone think about the Colorado Eagles being the 31st AHL team (starting next year)? Is it a good choice? Should they have gone with a different team? Or should they have expanded the league with a new team in a new location?

And they just bear the Bruins 3-1. Nobody said they'd go undefeated, but they are proving themselves to be at least a mid level team, which is impressive given their first year.

They beat the 'Yotes twice and a shit looking Bruins team. That's not enough to put Vegas in the middle of the pack. Let's wait until they start playing the Preds, Wild, Ducks, Oilers, Flames, and Kings.

[Elejamie]

And they just bear the Bruins 3-1. Nobody said they'd go undefeated, but they are proving themselves to be at least a mid level team, which is impressive given their first year.

They beat the 'Yotes twice and a shit looking Bruins team. That's not enough to put Vegas in the middle of the pack. Let's wait until they start playing the Preds, Wild, Ducks, Oilers, Flames, and Kings.

Don't forget a 2-1 opening win against the Dallas Stars (who are currently at the bottom of the Central Division).

But still I agree with Camicon. If the Golden Knights are in the top half of their Division by the end of the year, if not the All Star break, then I guess we could start saying they're a good team or at the very least a lot better than expected. But for now, let's just wait and see.

[The Royal Kingdom of Quebec]

Boy, Auston Matthews is the explosive on Leafs' team rn

[Jagellion]

The Flyers are looking like the fastest and best-passing we Flyers fans have seen in a while. Nolan Patrick is already emerging as one of the best passers in the league, G is looking GREAT, Wayne is looking awesome, and Coots is looking awesome (let's hope he stays healthy).

[Free Missouri]

Blues are kicking it pretty hot, despite injuries.

6-2-0 with their losses being to the Panthers (not a great but everyone drops a game now and then) and the Lightning (Currently leading the league)

I'd say this is the best start they've had in the last few years. now if we can just keep it up through the year.

[Elejamie]

Bring back the Portland Pirates.

A little bit late, I know, but from what I understand there's going to be a new ECHL team in Portland starting next season. It might not be much but it does mean professional ice hockey will return to Maine.

Blues are kicking it pretty hot, despite injuries.

6-2-0 with their losses being to the Panthers (not a great but everyone drops a game now and then) and the Lightning (Currently leading the league)

I'd say this is the best start they've had in the last few years. now if we can just keep it up through the year.

Hopefully. After all, they did fairly well last season and only got knocked out in the second round because Nashville was just that good. Not to mention they made the Conference Finals the year before. So I can't see why the Blues won't go far this season.

Boy, Auston Matthews is the explosive on Leafs' team rn

I'll say. Best Leafs player in a long time.

[Kaboomlandia]

Vegas is 7-1. Unbelievable.

[The North Polish Union]

Vegas is 7-1. Unbelievable.

At least the Coyotes are still winless, proving there is some logic to the universe

[Camicon]

Vegas is 7-1. Unbelievable.

At least the Coyotes are still winless, proving there is some logic to the universe

Neither will last. The 'Yotes are going to suck this season, but they can't lose everything, and Vegas is definitely not good enough to sit atop the Western Conference for much longer.

As the season goes on things will level off.

[Kaboomlandia]

At least the Coyotes are still winless, proving there is some logic to the universe

Neither will last. The 'Yotes are going to suck this season, but they can't lose everything, and Vegas is definitely not good enough to sit atop the Western Conference for much longer.

As the season goes on things will level off.

Devils at 6-2. Vegas at 7-1. Oilers 2-5-1. Avs over .500. Crazy.

[Elejamie]

And the Coyotes finally won their first game of the season, 4-3 in OT against the Flyers. After an 11 game losing streak.

[Tarsonis]

And Vegas got blown out in NYI. Perhaps November will see the prime reality restored.

[Tarsonis]

Rangers beat Vegas, and philly is on a losing streak, the world is right

[United Kingdom of Poland]

I know Arizona's bad but good I didn't think this win would be that easy.
Edit: and I had to open my mouth

[Tarsonis]

Wooo, rangers aren't in last place anymore!!

[The Derpy Democratic Republic Of Herp]

I'm just going to sit here waiting for 2018 olympics.

I have a Team Canada Jersey.

[Kaboomlandia]

Kerry Fraser has been diagnosed with incurable cancer.

[Tarsonis]

Dumont was in the crease. It was a good call.

[The Serbian Empire]

Kerry Fraser has been diagnosed with incurable cancer.

The good news is it may not reduce his lifespan at all. The bad news is stroke and heart attack risk are both increased from this form of cancer.

[The North Polish Union]

BOESER GOT A FUCKIN HAT TRICK AYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

[Tarsonis]

Rangers have won 3 in a row. They're bouncing back.

[Kaboomlandia]

Massive deal as Matt Duchene goes to Ottawa, Kyle Turris goes to Nashville, and the Avs get a bunch of stuff.