2018-19 Hockey Megathread: Lightning-Proof Jackets

[Ganos Lao]

Where's Emilio Estevez when you need him? Maybe he can save the Ducks one more time.

As for the Panthers, you better tell that to Tallon. Would be something if they got through. For all we know, it could be the Old vs the New. Jagr vs Stamkos.

Who's Estevez?

I don't think Panthers are getting Stamkos with the assets they have. Panthers are better off getting draft picks or prospects, especially if they have a good chance of growing under Jagr and other veterans.

I was making a Mighty Ducks movie reference, man. Besides, Ducks fly together!

What are you talking about? Read my post again. I was referencing the idea that if the Panthers made the playoffs, hypothetically there could be an old vs new battle.

Just think if both Florida teams made it. There could be some pretty decent buzz with Jagr/Stamkos going at it to see whose team reigns supreme, you know?

[Gim]

Who's Estevez?

I don't think Panthers are getting Stamkos with the assets they have. Panthers are better off getting draft picks or prospects, especially if they have a good chance of growing under Jagr and other veterans.

I was making a Mighty Ducks movie reference, man. Besides, Ducks fly together!

What are you talking about? Read my post again. I was referencing the idea that if the Panthers made the playoffs, hypothetically there could be an old vs new battle.

Just think if both Florida teams made it. There could be some pretty decent buzz with Jagr/Stamkos going at it to see whose team reigns supreme, you know?

Well, yes. I'd love to see that battle. I'm feeling sleepy, so I misread your post.

[Kaboomlandia]

Moves Like Jagr, that is.

You just gave me an idea for a thread title.

[Outer Sparta]

Montreal, going on a huge hot streak. Four words: Carey Price for MVP!

[The Serbian Empire]

Montreal, going on a huge hot streak. Four words: Carey Price for MVP!

This is the same Carey Price who leaked goals like a sieve early in the month? Did someone switch David Price for Carey Price at goal?

[The Royal Kingdom of Quebec]

It's not a big deal whether one's birthplace is Canada or not. Where one's drafted from matters more to me, since the draft -1 and -2 seasons matter the most when it comes to one's stocks and draft position, e.g. Nikolaj Ehlers and Timo Meier of Halifax Mooseheads.

And I disagree about great practice habits part as well. That is not the reason I think is behind the decline in Canadian players...

Then, what's your reasoning behind this?

It may have to do with demographic shift in sports followed and one plays, more likely or so. With the rise of basketball and soccer in Canada when it comes to participation level, there is an alternative option to what's now an expensive, middle-class sport for the Canadians. With the decline of middle class in Canada under Harper Administration and sheer cost to play hockey, it's simply not as affordable or attractive to play for many people. I can confirm this as a fencer myself, playing a sport that is very expensive to play unless one's part of a well-funded collegiate program (which I am at).

[Gim]

Moves Like Jagr, that is.

You just gave me an idea for a thread title.

Yay! And I love the song on which it is based.

[Kaboomlandia]

Flames lose again, 4-1

[Gim]

Flames lose again, 4-1

Awww. Yeah! Calgary is doing horribly, so are Edmonton, Anaheim, and L.A.
Canucks can become first in the Pacific Division.

[Kaboomlandia]

Flames lose again, 4-1

Awww. Yeah! Calgary is doing horribly, so are Edmonton, Anaheim, and L.A.
Canucks can become first in the Pacific Division.

You do know they're tied for first in the Pacific, right?

[Ganos Lao]

Flames lose again, 4-1

Awww. Yeah! Calgary is doing horribly, so are Edmonton, Anaheim, and L.A.
Canucks can become first in the Pacific Division.

*Forgotten about Yotes upsetting Canucks intensifies*

[Ganos Lao]

Awww. Yeah! Calgary is doing horribly, so are Edmonton, Anaheim, and L.A.
Canucks can become first in the Pacific Division.

You do know they're tied for first in the Pacific, right?

As a Ducks fan, I guess I'm expected to hate that our sworn rivals are besting us right now.

[Gim]

Awww. Yeah! Calgary is doing horribly, so are Edmonton, Anaheim, and L.A.
Canucks can become first in the Pacific Division.

*Forgotten about Yotes upsetting Canucks intensifies*

Oh right, I forgot about Arizona.


In all seriousness, I wish the Canucks, Oilers, and Coyotes do well. All of them have young talent and capable goaltenders.

[Ganos Lao]

*Forgotten about Yotes upsetting Canucks intensifies*

Oh right, I forgot about Arizona.


In all seriousness, I wish the Canucks, Oilers, and Coyotes do well. All of them have young talent and capable goaltenders.

You don't wish my team well?

[Gim]

Oh right, I forgot about Arizona.


In all seriousness, I wish the Canucks, Oilers, and Coyotes do well. All of them have young talent and capable goaltenders.

You don't wish my team well?

Well, I'm a Canucks fan, and the Ducks are considered the most formidable. In fact, they are my predicted Stanley Cup winning team this season.
I'll try to give the Ducks some liking. Kesler and Bieksa are former Canucks players. Perry and Getzlaf are solid, and they have a goaltending addition of Khudobin.

[Camicon]

Flames lose again, 4-1

Fuck everything.

[Gim]

Flames lose again, 4-1

Fuck everything.

Go Canucks Go!

[Camicon]

Fuck everything.

Go Canucks Go!

Fuck them in particular.

[Gim]

Go Canucks Go!

Fuck them in particular.

Hey, you have Jonas Hiller, and he's 1-0-0 against Vancouver this season.
Jonas Hiller.

[Ganos Lao]

In fact, they are my predicted Stanley Cup winning team this season.

Let's hope so. They need to shape up, though. Playing like they're the pre-McDavid Oilers.

And if it's true they're just trying to mess with BB, then I see this only getting worse.

[Ganos Lao]

(Image) Go Canucks Go!

Fuck them in particular.

I feel you, Cam.

[Ganos Lao]

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[Ganos Lao]

Teemu Selanne issues message to his old team, which has been shutout for the 5th time this season and are now 31% of the way to the NHL record for shutout losses in a season.

Cam Fowler speaks out on the Ducks' troubles.

Cogliano matches NYR winger Andy Hebenton for second place on the all time list of consecutive games played.

Evander Kane: "I asked for a trade every offseason in Winnipeg"

[Gim]

In fact, they are my predicted Stanley Cup winning team this season.

Let's hope so. They need to shape up, though. Playing like they're the pre-McDavid Oilers.

And if it's true they're just trying to mess with BB, then I see this only getting worse.

Honestly, it is a pain for me to see Kesler and Bieksa falter in a currently sub-par team. They are my former Canucks, and I love them now just as much as I did when they were in Vancouver.

[Ganos Lao]

Let's hope so. They need to shape up, though. Playing like they're the pre-McDavid Oilers.

And if it's true they're just trying to mess with BB, then I see this only getting worse.

Honestly, it is a pain for me to see Kesler and Bieksa falter in a currently sub-par team. They are my former Canucks, and I love them now just as much as I did when they were in Vancouver.

From what I'm reading, this team is "sub-par" as a way to get back at BB.

Pretty sad IMHO.

And I don't know, as Hank Hill would say, whether I should laugh or vomit that Jaromir Jagr has more goals than the entire team. I mean, don't get me wrong, Jagr's one of my favorite players, but still, it's pretty disappointing.

I'm sure that the Ducks will get themselves back in order at some point, though. I mean, they have to.

Right? Camicon and I are watching our teams which were playoff contenders looking like bottom feeders, but at least the Flames aren't being talked about as sucking just to get back at Hartley.