The 2011-2012 Stanley Cup Champions will be...

[TealPavelski]

Post your prediction of who will win the Cup, over which team and in how many games.

I believe my San Jose Sharks will win the Cup over Boston in 6-Games.

[fatalcrabs]

Post your prediction of who will win the Cup, over which team and in how many games.

I believe my San Jose Sharks will win the Cup over Boston in 6-Games.

honestly it's too early to tell.

I hate saying this but, if Vancouver can stay healthy and not choke (like always) then they have a great shot at winning it. Boston has a good shot at a repeat if Thomas has another great year, and Finally New Jersey has a chance to go there and possibly win, depending on Martin's performance, and assuming they stay healthy.

that's just what I think though. My Ave's will not be making it this year I don't think, but it's too early to tell what's going to happen

[RendoDBI]

I usually wait 15-20 games into the season before I make a prediction.

[TealPavelski]

honestly it's too early to tell...

I usually wait 15-20 games into the season before I make a prediction.

I hear ya both, but I think it would be cool to see if anyone got their prediction right just a week into the season. I always pick my Sharks anyways.

[xX THE GRIX Xx]

Kings over the Penguins in 7

[thenixhex311]

i like a Pens/Kings final. I see Pens in 7 though...

[DborKnowsBest]

Sharks or Blackhawks this year and the Pens are always in the mix, looking forward to this year of hockey either way.

[R Miller 69]

Florida over Detroit in game 5.

[DborKnowsBest]

Florida over Detroit in game 5.

Who gets the conn smythe? Brian Campbell or Jose Theodore? ;)

[fatalcrabs]

the Jets over vancover in 5 games haha.

[Warren17]

Toronto is so good they get handed the cup. Really though. Wings over Tampa in 6.

[CanuckLefty]

Hawks over Caps in six.

[INSANExITALIAN]

I'd like to see my Ducks take a second Stanley Cup. I was there at Honda Center when they won the Cup in 5 games over Ottawa back in 2007. That whole experience was pretty awesome. I know they're not a top favorite to win this year but they are a very skilled and talented team and with Jonas Hiller back and healthy that makes us so much stronger. Here's to another entertaining year of NHL hockey. It will be fun for sure.

[Alex Jedi Masta]

Pens for the win this year

[fatalcrabs]

Pens for the win this year

I can actually see this one happening. Especially if Crosby plays like he did last year.

[BigYanMTL]

my heart is saying the HABS but i know its not gonna happen so i guest boston for a second year in a row

[TealPavelski]

I can actually see this one happening. Especially if Crosby plays like he did last year.

Crosby only played for like 3 months last year.

[TheGreenxRanger]

flyers over kings in 6

[MinginMate]

Yeah, the kings huh

no i doubt that will happen though they are good

sharks will break through to the cup this year.

[lornesbored]

I know what team won't even make it into the playoffs this year (again)

Maple Laffs..... :)

[MxPx]

San Jose? i lold.

It won't be a Canadian team and it won't be a West Coast team.

/thread.

Boston has no chance if this ridiculous refereeing keeps up.

Ref - "(Notices Chara is on the ice)...Send half the team to the locker room!"

[fatalcrabs]

Crosby only played for like 3 months last year.

in those 3 months he looked like he was on route for a 200 point season if i remember right

[Bud20078]

I know what team won't even make it into the playoffs this year (again)

Maple Laffs..... :)

Really? If they keep playing they way they are right now, I think they'll make the Play offs.

I would like to see them win the Cup. 1967 was the last Stanley Cup for them.

So. If the Leafs make the Playoffs this year, I'll take the Maple Leafs.

[C0B WILDCHILD]

Really? If they keep playing they way they are right now, I think they'll make the Play offs.

I would like to see them win the Cup. 1967 was the last Stanley Cup for them.

So. If the Leafs make the Playoffs this year, I'll take the Maple Leafs.

I'm sure they can make the playoffs this year but they will not win the cup. Making the playoffs alone is going to require consistency from Kessel. Reimer needs to be exceptional and they really need to work on that penalty kill. I don't think Toronto has the depth on the backend. A shutdown defensemen would do that team wonders.

As far as who I think will win the cup depends on a few things. Right now the all around best contender is the Flyers (In my opinion). If Vokoun can be that last ingredient for the Caps then they will finally go deep. And if Crosby comes back better then ever they will be a serious force to deal with. Assuming Malkin and Stall stay healthy. I'm predicating a Flyers/Capitals/or Pens conference finals.

In the west, I like LA and Vancouver will turn this slump around without a doubt. As previous people have said a Pens/LA series isn't unbelievable. But right now I'm liking the Flyers. A Phili and Vancouver series could be a really entertaining one.

[Bud20078]

I'm sure they can make the playoffs this year but they will not win the cup. Making the playoffs alone is going to require consistency from Kessel. Reimer needs to be exceptional and they really need to work on that penalty kill. I don't think Toronto has the depth on the backend. A shutdown defensemen would do that team wonders.

A shutdown defensemen would be great! But, what good defenseman wants to play in Toronto? If they can find one, then great! If not, they'll be screwed for years to come.

I love my Maple Leafs, but Burke has to get his thumb out of his ass & sign some good players. Kessel on the other hand, I think he's gonna be force on the team. If he can keep popping in the goals & setting up players, he will have a fantastic year.

I was pissed when Toronto got Phil Kessel for 2 1st Round Draft Picks and didnt do squat since he came over. This year may be a different story. I hope.

[Peelman]

My pre-season guess was Capitals over the Kings in 6.

[Shinnizle]

San Jose? i lold.

It won't be a Canadian team and it won't be a West Coast team.

/thread.

Boston has no chance if this ridiculous refereeing keeps up.

Ref - "(Notices Chara is on the ice)...Send half the team to the locker room!"You mean Boston would have had no chance if the refereeing hadn't been ridiculous last year. ;)

[MxPx]

You mean Boston would have had no chance if the refereeing hadn't been ridiculous last year. ;)

Well...the refereeing WAS ridiculous last year as well. Especially after whatshisface the wimp from the Habs tried to decapitate himself on the glass at the side of the bench. But Boston still pulled through. ;)

[Shinnizle]

Well...the refereeing WAS ridiculous last year as well. Especially after whatshisface the wimp from the Habs tried to decapitate himself on the glass at the side of the bench. But Boston still pulled through. ;)
Ha. Fanboy answer from a fanboy user. Anyone who would say such a thing about Pacioretty (learn your hockey players btw) in that specific incident is a fuckwit with no compassion for human beings. I seriously hope you get run over by a semi.

Let's see your fat self sustain a concussion and non-displaced fractures of your third and fourth cervical vertebrae... and we'll see who's the wimp.

Jerk.

[fatalcrabs]

Ha. Fanboy answer from a fanboy user. Anyone who would say such a thing about Pacioretty (learn your hockey players btw) in that specific incident is a fuckwit with no compassion for human beings. I seriously hope you get run over by a semi.

Let's see your fat self sustain a concussion and non-displaced fractures of your third and fourth cervical vertebrae... and we'll see who's the wimp.

Jerk.

lot of personal attacks in there man. not to sound like a jerk but who pissed in your breakfast cereal, and put you in a bad mood?

[Shinnizle]

I can't cope with retards and/or people who have no consideration for human life. He seems to fit both criteria.

That's like reading a story about rape and murder and commenting something like "Ha! That slut deserved it!". I just want these people to suffer the same amount of pain to see how they react afterwards.

[fatalcrabs]

I can understand that, I guess but what I don't understand is how someone saying stuff like that on the internet is going to do anything other than cause a possible flame war.

regardless, and back on topic, one of these days Vancouver is going to regret starting off slow in the season and it's going to bite them.

from the looks of it so far, I wouldn't be surprised if Edmonton makes a run in the play off's if they keep playing how they are.

[Shinnizle]

I would love Edmonton to make it. They need to hurry while they have a lot of talented young players at a bargain price.

[RAGEx247]

Im hoping the Flyers.

[TheWings977]

Buffalo Sabres.

[MxPx]

Ha. Fanboy answer from a fanboy user. Anyone who would say such a thing about Pacioretty (learn your hockey players btw) in that specific incident is a fuckwit with no compassion for human beings. I seriously hope you get run over by a semi.

Let's see your fat self sustain a concussion and non-displaced fractures of your third and fourth cervical vertebrae... and we'll see who's the wimp.

Jerk.

lol, u mad bro?

Injuries are a part of hockey. Hockey is a dangerous sport. These guys know that going into it, when they sign their contracts. I'm not going to waste time crying about something that is expected to happen.

No one complained when Horton was knocked so severely unconscious by Rome that his body went into rigor mortis on the ice, with his arms in the air, so why should Pacioretty matter? ;)

[Shinnizle]

lol, u mad bro?

Injuries are a part of hockey. Hockey is a dangerous sport. These guys know that going into it, when they sign their contracts. I'm not going to waste time crying about something that is expected to happen.

No one complained when Horton was knocked so severely unconscious by Rome that his body went into rigor mortis on the ice, with his arms in the air, so why should Pacioretty matter? ;)
I love how you disregard mostly every damn argument I brought up.

First of all, I'm not mad, I just hate retards, and that includes people who can't debate something properly, like you.

Second of all, I'm not your brother, and the last thing I wanna be in this world is being blood-related to a retard.

Third of all, yes, injuries are a part of hockey. Dirty blows are not. That would be like me saying "Heh, death is a part of life" and then comparing this with someone deliberately running you over and killing you. But no, it's alright, 'cause you know, death happens!

Fourth of all, it's not worth crying about injuries, but you are crying about refereeing? Yeah, no contradiction or double standard there, man. Keep telling yourself that you're making sense. You're the only one who believes it.

Fifth of all, no one complained? Obviously no one complained, Rome was suspended! Are you mentally challenged? You are just proving my point by bringing this up. My point is that Chara wasn't suspended for a dirty hit that nearly chopped Pacioretty's head off, and you dare bring up Rome's hit on Horton? Not only was Rome suspended for the remainder of the Stanley Cup finals, but he was suspended for a clean hit. Horton needs to keep his smug face up. He didn't. He got leveled, clean. End of story.

Moreover, Pacioretty's injuries were far worse than Horton's, so again, no comparable there.

And besides, Pacioretty > Horton.

[Tuukk]

I'll be happy to see the Bruins make the playoffs this year. Winning the Cup back-to-back would just be icing on the cake. As far as calling who'll go to finals, I think it's a little early to say.

I'd like to see Savy return but I think his career might be over =/

[lornesbored]

I love how you disregard mostly every damn argument I brought up.

First of all, I'm not mad, I just hate retards, and that includes people who can't debate something properly, like you.

Second of all, I'm not your brother, and the last thing I wanna be in this world is being blood-related to a retard.

Third of all, yes, injuries are a part of hockey. Dirty blows are not. That would be like me saying "Heh, death is a part of life" and then comparing this with someone deliberately running you over and killing you. But no, it's alright, 'cause you know, death happens!

Fourth of all, it's not worth crying about injuries, but you are crying about refereeing? Yeah, no contradiction or double standard there, man. Keep telling yourself that you're making sense. You're the only one who believes it.

Fifth of all, no one complained? Obviously no one complained, Rome was suspended! Are you mentally challenged? You are just proving my point by bringing this up. My point is that Chara wasn't suspended for a dirty hit that nearly chopped Pacioretty's head off, and you dare bring up Rome's hit on Horton? Not only was Rome suspended for the remainder of the Stanley Cup finals, but he was suspended for a clean hit. Horton needs to keep his smug face up. He didn't. He got leveled, clean. End of story.

Moreover, Pacioretty's injuries were far worse than Horton's, so again, no comparable there.

And besides, Pacioretty > Horton.

ALL OF THIS!!!!!!!!

But you forgot to add that nobody got into a lick of trouble for compressing mason raymonds spine, a much more serious injury then hortons 2 game concussion.... You're taught from first day of hockey camp with you're fucking 2 years old not to watch your passes and to keep your stupid head up.

Oh garsh, what a beautiful pass BOOM. Chara should be put in jail for his hit.

[evildrvr]

lol, u mad bro?

Injuries are a part of hockey. Hockey is a dangerous sport. These guys know that going into it, when they sign their contracts. I'm not going to waste time crying about something that is expected to happen.

No one complained when Horton was knocked so severely unconscious by Rome that his body went into rigor mortis on the ice, with his arms in the air, so why should Pacioretty matter? ;)

Fifth of all, no one complained? Obviously no one complained, Rome was suspended! Are you mentally challenged?

Lol you two made me laugh so hard I almost pissed myself. But seriously, Romes suspension was a joke. It was a relatively clean hit, a bit late, It would be a stretch imo to call it a one-game suspension...

[Warren17]

Boston might stand a chance again cause for some reason they can't be suspended.

[Shinnizle]

ALL OF THIS!!!!!!!!

But you forgot to add that nobody got into a lick of trouble for compressing mason raymonds spine, a much more serious injury then hortons 2 game concussion.... You're taught from first day of hockey camp with you're fucking 2 years old not to watch your passes and to keep your stupid head up.

Oh garsh, what a beautiful pass BOOM. Chara should be put in jail for his hit.I know, huh? Poor Raymond. At least he seems to be back 100% and still as electrifying as ever.

Lol you two made me laugh so hard I almost pissed myself. But seriously, Romes suspension was a joke. It was a relatively clean hit, a bit late, It would be a stretch imo to call it a one-game suspension...I know. I couldn't believe it. They just wanted him out of the finals because so was Horton. Ugh.

Boston might stand a chance again cause for some reason they can't be suspended.Apparently so.

[ArsoCorpse]

dont want to see VANCOUVER, if its a canadian team TORONTO but my choices is PHILLY GO JAGR GO

[Onyx Mark]

Canucks obvs. Game 5 or 6 against Boston or Philly.

[Onyx Mark]

If it's NOT the Canucks (I doubt it lol) I want The Caps to win.

[CanuckLefty]

I had Washington over Chicago a week before the season began. I think it'll be Philly over Chicago today.

[Busdriver4]

Blackhawks

http://www.xboxlc.com/cards/sig/s2green/busdriver4.jpg

[Smokiiz]

I don't know why, but I see St. Louis and Philli in the championship.
Hm. Tough chance.

[ItalianWeapons]

Buffalo Sabres.
being a sabres fan, I really hope so, but highly doubt it. Considering right now they are one of the worst in the East, I doubt it. I have no clue whos going to win the Cup.

[karmamachine]

I know. I couldn't believe it. They just wanted him out of the finals because so was Horton. Ugh.

he was suspended because it was a dirty hit... he left his feet and aimed for his head... if it was solely on the timing its not suspendable hit... was it late? maybe but in a game like that you have to play the body and finish your checks... but you don't go for the head and leave your feet... thats why he was suspended... if horton wasn't out it probably would've just been the game misconduct and that would be it

[MxPx]

Bruisins.

Duh.

lol @ all the pansies complaining that Boston hits too hard...

[Onyx Mark]

Bruisins.

Duh.

lol @ all the pansies complaining that Boston hits too hard...

There is a difference between hitting hard and hitting dirty.

[xSynGatesXx]

If my Pens keep playing the way they've been playing lately, they can win the cup for sure.

[bdghablig500]

Im gonna have to go with my Toronto Maple Leafs. I highly doubt they will do it but why not cheer for them.

Realistically though, im going with the Penguins, with Crosby back soon, they will be dealing some damage

[alexhowe]

Detroit Red Wings. Datsyuk is playing out of his mind.

[bigbear2face]

I usually wait 15-20 games into the season before I make a prediction.


That isn't long enough to wait. At 20 or so games this season people thought Minnesota was a serious contender...Look at them now. You can't really judge any team till after the all-star break.

So since its now past the all-star break here are my predictions:

The Western Conference champion will be either Vancouver, Detroit or St. Louis (most likely Detroit). The Eastern Conference champion will be either the Rangers or the Bruins (I think the Rangers). The Western Conference champion will win the Cup.

[Shinnizle]

he was suspended because it was a dirty hit... he left his feet and aimed for his head... if it was solely on the timing its not suspendable hit... was it late? maybe but in a game like that you have to play the body and finish your checks... but you don't go for the head and leave your feet... thats why he was suspended... if horton wasn't out it probably would've just been the game misconduct and that would be itNo. The suspension was because the hit was supposedly "late", not because he left his feet.

Q. The suspension was for the lateness of the hit.

MIKE MURPHY: Yes. The lateness combined with the injury.

Q. Without speculating too much, had that hit occurred quicker, a split second after he released it, would that hit have been deemed legal under Rule 48?

MIKE MURPHY: This has nothing to do with Rule 48. This is just an interference penalty, an interference hit. If it was immediate after he released the puck, it would be a legal hit. We have them all the time.

http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=565132

[yexman77]

Pens over preds or blues in finals

[HabsCen10ial]

If my Pens keep playing the way they've been playing lately, they can win the cup for sure.

I could see the Penguins winning the cup this year. There team is pretty deep.

[bigbear2face]

I could see the Penguins winning the cup this year. There team is pretty deep.


Yeah, they were getting hot without Sid and now...Going to be a tough team in the playoffs if their D and Goaltending hold up.

[Towerings]

Pheonix Coyotes over Boston 4 games to 3.

[bigbear2face]

Pheonix Coyotes over Boston 4 games to 3.


ROFL. Phoenix is going to lose to Chicago in the first round. They might get swept.

[Nitz89]

ROFL. Phoenix is going to lose to Chicago in the first round. They might get swept.
You got owned man!! Hawks almost got swept. hahahahah! Go Phoenix go!!!

[CanuckLefty]

I weep for all of us who read through this thread again over the last few days. There's lots of off-the-mark calls here, including my own. These have been the least predictable playoffs I can remember in a while.

[bigbear2face]

I weep for all of us who read through this thread again over the last few days. There's lots of off-the-mark calls here, including my own. These have been the least predictable playoffs I can remember in a while.


I'll eat crow on my Phx vs Chi pick here. Didn't buy into the whole Mike Smith thing (btw Mike Smith beat Chicago, not the Coyotes ;p)

Go check out the official NHL thread in the sports section...I pretty much got owned on all my first round picks :(

[HabsCen10ial]

yeah what a crazy first round. Anybody could win the cup now.

[CanuckLefty]

I'll eat crow on my Phx vs Chi pick here. Didn't buy into the whole Mike Smith thing (btw Mike Smith beat Chicago, not the Coyotes ;p)

Go check out the official NHL thread in the sports section...I pretty much got owned on all my first round picks :(

I put together an NCAA-style bracket for the playoffs this year, and received 16 entries. None of the sixteen had more than four right. Ten have three or fewer right.

[bigbear2face]

I put together an NCAA-style bracket for the playoffs this year, and received 16 entries. None of the sixteen had more than four right. Ten have three or fewer right.


I got St. Louis (even picked the right number of games), I got the Rangers (wasn't close on games) and I got the Devils (not sure where I was on games). Other then that I got owned.

[o IRoCkStaR o]

I'm still hoping the yotes can pull through. Mike Smith has been amazing this playoffs:woop:

[bigbear2face]

I'm still hoping the yotes can pull through. Mike Smith has been amazing this playoffs:woop:


Unless Rinne gets better the Coyotes might sweep the Preds.

[EaglesX43]

Devils fan but the way they are blowing leads and taking so many penalties I have to be worried.

[RickyD31]

Whashington capitals!

[ZXHITMANZX]

L.A in 7 :P

[StA GeTWrEcKeD]

Crazy ass year. Well, Go Edmonton for next year! 2nd round at least!

[yourbreakfast99]

Devils fan but the way they are blowing leads and taking so many penalties I have to be worried.



You and me believed but the kings were too good