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2007-08 NHL season discussion thread
2007-08 Penguins: Stanley Cup runners-up. The Penguins defense notwithstanding, there is reason to believe offense league-wide will get a shot in the arm this year. There will likely be another "crackdown" on obstruction this year, and there's actually been an interesting amendment to the penalty shot rule:
Second, I love this change. They should've done it when they eliminated the two-line pass infraction. This year, the NHL is utilizing a new jersey "system," and while for some teams that simply means doing the old copypasta with their current designs, a few teams are coming out with new logos and new jersey designs altogether. So far (as of the time of this writing) no one has officially unveiled their new looks (the Bruins didn't really show off everything about their new jerseys), but by this time tonight we will have seen at least three teams slather their draft picks with brand-new duds (the Blue Jackets, using their old third-jersey logo as their main one; the Bruins, who already unveiled their updated logo and kinda showed off their new jersey; and the Capitals, who will going back to red-white-and-blue). For me, this is the most exciting part of the offseason: who's going to change their look? Jam it back in, in the dark. |
The problem with the league wasn't a lack of goals it was a lack of offense. If anyone actually thinks that making the net a bit wider so what was before a shot ringing off the post is now a goal will improve the game, they need to have their head examined.
Increasing the tempo of the game and allowing skill players to use their abilities, that is what makes the game exciting. Not the same boring clutch and grab bullshit with an extra goal here and there. Some of the most exciting games I've seen have ended 1-0 or 2-1. I don't really have a problem with changing goaltending equipment because it should be about protection first, not increasing surface area for stopping the puck. Changing the dimensions of the net, though, ugh. I hope the game is never ruined like that. I totally support the penalty shot change, now to see if their "crackdown on obstruction" actually remains one through the entire season and the playoffs, unlike last year. There's nowhere I can't reach. |
So I cannot believe Cherepanov dropped so far down the draft, but I am absolutely loving that he's now a Blueshirt, well after the almost certain contract dispute that is.
This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it. |
What are they planning on doing with penalty shots?
I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body? |
I here by declare this thread to be named "Sergei Gonchar Appreciation Thread"
I was speaking idiomatically. |
What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now? |
Goal widening would be bad. Equipment shrinking by a little bit would be good. I disagree with the penalty shot idea. It's called NEUTRAL ZONE for a reason. FELIPE NO |
The thing about penalty shots is that in order to have one occur, there has to be a penalty. How often do you see people getting penalties (interference, mostly) on breakaways that are in the neutral zone?
What, you don't want my bikini-clad body? |
So you mean it might help clear up the problem of people interfering on purpose? Maybe, yeah.
Jam it back in, in the dark. |
My Orange and Black signed Briere to an 8 year $52 million deal.
There's nowhere I can't reach.
THE PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES ARE YOUR 2008 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS.
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Rangers got both Drury(5yrs/35.25mil) and Gomez (7yrs/51.5mil.) I'm a little worried about us signing our RFA and Shanahan but hopefully Sather has a plan.
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I must say I'm not really digging this Flyers player stacking. This sucks ass for the Pens.
I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body? |
I am sure they will still be kicking the flyers ass as usual, next year too dopefish.
I was speaking idiomatically. |
Don't feel too bad, though, Wojo. Pens need defense. They'll get Rafalski, I'm sure.
What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now? |
http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=212429&hubname=nhl FELIPE NO |
What, you don't want my bikini-clad body? |
Jam it back in, in the dark. |
Pitts just locked up Darryl Sydor to a two year, $5mil contract according to TSN. Apparently they also just picked up Sykora for two years as well.
There's nowhere I can't reach. |
It is nice to finally have a GM that has a vision of how he wants to build a team. Clarkie was abysmal.
Homer!! How ya doing, buddy?
THE PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES ARE YOUR 2008 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS.
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"MORE DEFENSIVE FORWARDS" I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body? |
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Aside from the "Vancouver" wordmark, they're nice looking.
What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now? |
Yeah, they've definitely got a much better color scheme, but that lettering can get out. Actually I'd prefer the stupid whale go with it but I know that will never happen.
FELIPE NO |
It looks like everyone who was planning to change their logo has done so. A lot of teams will still be changing their jersey designs (including the Penguins ).
What, you don't want my bikini-clad body? |
I am getting worried about the Ducks. If Nied's returns, then Selanne is reported to return with him, and as a Wings fan I'm screwed.... as is every other team in the league.
Jam it back in, in the dark. |