I didn't think anyone was going to be worse than the Leafs this year...

It's nice to see a Buffalo team in the top five of SOMETHING.

The 'Canes always start slow. This year, I don't think they're going to do enough to make the playoffs after the putrid first month.

/I don't think re-hiring Paul Maurice was the answer

MBFGeek: I didn't think anyone was going to be worse than the Leafs this year...

Blues fan here. :-(

Dammit Bruins... get healthy and start scoring!

MBFGeek: I didn't think anyone was going to be worse than the Leafs this year...

It's really sad when the only team that they've beaten is my Ducks. Ah well, at least there was that big Cup thing they earned a couple of years ago.

Good to see that a former baby duck is kicking butt out west and giving Phoenix a good run so early.

/I've got Bryz's minor league bobble head doll around here somewhere
//I tend to root for those that I've got a (tiny) monetary interest in

UNC_Samurai: The 'Canes always start slow. This year, I don't think they're going to do enough to make the playoffs after the putrid first month.

There's starting slow and there's WHAT THE HELL JUST HAPPENED?!

The leafs aren't last! The leafs aren't last! Start planning the parade!
Also a Mr. P. Kessel makes his debut in blue tonight.

Mr Guy: UNC_Samurai: The 'Canes always start slow. This year, I don't think they're going to do enough to make the playoffs after the putrid first month.

There's starting slow and there's WHAT THE HELL JUST HAPPENED?!

True. As a Hurricanes fan, I'll tell you that "Swirling Vortex of Suck" barely begins to describe it.

We're #1 (pick)!
We're #1 (pick)!
We're #1 (pick)!

So... Where the f' is the NFL Power Ranking Thread?

/Hockey is cool too...

4 game winning streak. Finally learning to hold 3rd period leads.

And now we have a top-20 hockey team! The Rockies of hockey (not counting the actual former Rockies)!

Seriously though, things are looking up here in Islander-land.

/And now to vote out Kate Murray and get the Lighthouse approved.

The Islanders have looked great recently -- just a matter of time before we start cracking the playoffs again. Okposo is a beast...

cameroncrazy1984: It's nice to see a Buffalo team in the top five of SOMETHING.

I was at the Sabres @ Islanders game on Saturday night.

Ugh. Not only did I choose the worst game of the season by far to attend, but I had to trek out to the Nassau Mausoleum and sit in the absolute deadest, most sparsely attended crowd I have ever seen at an NHL game (there were maybe 6000-7000 people there, max).

As for the result itself, I'm not terribly concerned. Miller was (inadvisably) starting both games of a back-to-back with travel in between, and a bunch of players were out with the flu. As long as they bounce back this week, they should be in good shape.

It's shocking to see my Avalanche in the top five still. I wouldn't have called it at the beginning of the year. As much as I hope they continue their torrid start, I'm afraid the wheels are coming off the bus. Too often the Avs have depended entirely on Anderson to steal the game, giving up an absurd number of shots in the process. The dumb penalties haven't helped either.

I think opposing teams have figured this out, and until they learn to play defense again (and stop doing stupid things) they're going to get back in the running for Taylor Hall pretty quick. I'll take what I can get though after last year.

It's simple: When Marian Gaborik is in the lineup, as he was in Sunday's 1-0 victory, the Rangers are contenders. When he's not, they're just another bunch of guys in skates.

Yeah, that about covers that.

No Toews? No Hossa? No problem!

Go Hawks!

GrooveMonkeyZero: No Toews? No Hossa? No problem!

Go Hawks!

Yeah, the Blackhawks are showing they have depth, too. I'd like a Pens-Hawks Finals this year so I can go to a game here (it's what I was hoping for last year, too).

The Kovalev signing is looking worse by the night. We still need another top 4 D. Two key injuries have affected my team way too much. Cheechoo is starting to look better, but still sucks hard. Foligno needs to step up.

On the bright side, Alfie is still the king. Spezza, while hurt, is a new player - strong skating, two way play and is (*gasp*) responsible with the puck. Michalek is a stud. Phillips and Volchenkov are still tops. Campoli is getting better. Carkner is worth every penny. Fisher is actually scoring. Our fourth line is keeps scoring. Leclaire is the real deal. The rookies look good.



I still think we're heading to the playoffs. I expect a few more deals throughout the year. Hopefully a new top 6 LW and top 4 D. Nails needs to come down harder on Kovy.

Dr.Knockboots: Dammit Bruins... get healthy and start scoring!

This, sadly. Savard and Lucic can only do so much though. I'm thinking a trade is in the works for a sniper. They have the picks and the depth to do it, and I'd rather see them do it now than attempt to cobble something together at the deadline.

jdog71: Dr.Knockboots: Dammit Bruins... get healthy and start scoring!

This, sadly. Savard and Lucic can only do so much though. I'm thinking a trade is in the works for a sniper. They have the picks and the depth to do it, and I'd rather see them do it now than attempt to cobble something together at the deadline.

We've got this Michael Nylander guy we'd love offer you...

whereisian: I still think we're heading to the playoffs.

I'll just say that I still loathe your team, which is why I'm quite happy that Buffalo and Ottawa have both returned to their rightful place at the top of the Northeast division. The season is much more interesting when these two teams vie for the division and meet again in the playoffs. I was enjoying the bad blood and rivalry that was developing between the two teams and hope that we get to see that continue.

Screw Boston and Montreal.

The good news: the Bruins haven't had a losing streak all season.

The bad news: the Bruins haven't had a winning streak all season.

NittLion78: GrooveMonkeyZero: No Toews? No Hossa? No problem!

Go Hawks!

Yeah, the Blackhawks are showing they have depth, too. I'd like a Pens-Hawks Finals this year so I can go to a game here (it's what I was hoping for last year, too).

I've only caught two Hawks games since Toews was injured, and while they still look solid, you can tell they're missing him. Faceoffs and forechecking are significantly worse compared to earlier in the season.

I'm just glad that he got drilled early in the season. As long as he can get healthy, they'll be dangerous late in the season.

mcvey: jdog71: Dr.Knockboots: Dammit Bruins... get healthy and start scoring!

This, sadly. Savard and Lucic can only do so much though. I'm thinking a trade is in the works for a sniper. They have the picks and the depth to do it, and I'd rather see them do it now than attempt to cobble something together at the deadline.

We've got this Michael Nylander guy we'd love offer you...

Nils for sale...cheap.

/Don't think that Boston will be all that eager to deal with the Caps after the last couple of transactions (their own damn fault).

Doc Daneeka: whereisian: I still think we're heading to the playoffs.

I'll just say that I still loathe your team, which is why I'm quite happy that Buffalo and Ottawa have both returned to their rightful place at the top of the Northeast division. The season is much more interesting when these two teams vie for the division and meet again in the playoffs. I was enjoying the bad blood and rivalry that was developing between the two teams and hope that we get to see that continue.

Screw Boston and Montreal.

As an Ottawa fan, I'm right on board with you here.

Regardless of the manufactured 'rivalries' Ottawa has with Montreal and Toronto... I say our true rival is Buffalo. Those are the best games to watch imo and especially when there's something on the line.

What the hell is up with the schedule? Flames have played 3 games in the last 2 weeks (or at least it feels like it).

Of course, with the way those games have gone that could be a hidden blessing.

I think it's cute how ESPN put the Avs at # 3. I'm guessing they'll be in the low 20s by year end.

The last two Caps games were "minor hiccups?" Putting up big leads and then blowing them (or coming close to doing so) in the 3rd period is a pretty huge problem. A bigger one than Ovechkin getting hurt, IMO.
/Caps fans

FreakinB:
/And now to vote out Kate Murray

Good luck with that, She pretty much has a iron grip on Hempstead and McElroy did nothing to loosen it especially by picking the worst time possible for a female politician to get pregnant and take maternity leave.

The Lighthouse probably won't happen unless the political machine gets paid off or they control what happens to the site. Wouldn't be the first time that's happened.

Isles are doing good, the next ten games should show how far the rebuilding is with 9 on the road

NYIslander: FreakinB:
/And now to vote out Kate Murray

Good luck with that, She pretty much has a iron grip on Hempstead and McElroy did nothing to loosen it especially by picking the worst time possible for a female politician to get pregnant and take maternity leave.

The Lighthouse probably won't happen unless the political machine gets paid off or they control what happens to the site. Wouldn't be the first time that's happened.

Isles are doing good, the next ten games should show how far the rebuilding is with 9 on the road

Yeah, I know, easier said than done. And yeah, poorly-timed pregnancy for McElroy but I'm not going to begrudge her for that. It's just frustrating that everybody else seems to be on board (the County gov't, the majority of the residents according to polls I've seen) and it still probably won't get done because of Murray and the Town government.

Oh well, at least the team is looking better.

"The Flyers, without Daniel Briere (out with another groin injury) and Simon Gagne, are coming off a rout against woeful Carolina."

How many groins does Mr. Briere have.

-never mind, I don't want to know.

I really wish the caps would learn to play some farking defense. When you're scoring 4 goals a game, you should be damn near undefeated.

Also, I would take a BK Italian Chicken Sandwich for Nylander at this point.

damn Canucks are going to set a record for more man-games missed before Christmas

Something is wrong. I can't find the Hartford Whalers anywhere on there

Boyd Schidt: I think it's cute how ESPN put the Avs at # 3. I'm guessing they'll be in the low 20s by year end.

The Avalanche deserve to be at number two above san jose, considering that's how it works out in the standings.

Recoil Therapy: MBFGeek: I didn't think anyone was going to be worse than the Leafs this year...

It's really sad when the only team that they've beaten is my Ducks. Ah well, at least there was that big Cup thing they earned a couple of years ago.

Good to see that a former baby duck is kicking butt out west and giving Phoenix a good run so early.

/I've got Bryz's minor league bobble head doll around here somewhere
//I tend to root for those that I've got a (tiny) monetary interest in

Vancouver > Anaheim > Toronto

Anyone else notice that the longer it's been since Burke managed the team, the better that team now is?

And to keep the streak alive, I'll go with "That was Hartford and how they're Carolina, and that makes them totally different".

So if hadn't moved to Raleigh, then according to the sequence, they'd probably be the strongest team in the league right now.

If you don't think about it too hard, you can therefore pin the Hurricanes sucking on Burke as well...

whereisian: Doc Daneeka: whereisian: I still think we're heading to the playoffs.

I'll just say that I still loathe your team, which is why I'm quite happy that Buffalo and Ottawa have both returned to their rightful place at the top of the Northeast division. The season is much more interesting when these two teams vie for the division and meet again in the playoffs. I was enjoying the bad blood and rivalry that was developing between the two teams and hope that we get to see that continue.

Screw Boston and Montreal.

Ditto. Good times.

FTFY. Savor it while you can.

MBFGeek: mcvey: jdog71: Dr.Knockboots: Dammit Bruins... get healthy and start scoring!

This, sadly. Savard and Lucic can only do so much though. I'm thinking a trade is in the works for a sniper. They have the picks and the depth to do it, and I'd rather see them do it now than attempt to cobble something together at the deadline.

We've got this Michael Nylander guy we'd love offer you...

Nils for sale...cheap.

/Don't think that Boston will be all that eager to deal with the Caps after the last couple of transactions (their own damn fault).

No thanks, had him (and hated him) already.

Anyone else see this farking shiat?

http://www.totalprosports.com/blog/index.php/2009/11/kitchener-rangers-ben-fane l li-remains-in-intensive-care-after-brutal-hit/

I know it's OHL, but holy crap.

I've been waiting for the Avs to climb into the top 3, but to do after last week is a bit odd and doesn't speak well of the methods used to rank the teams. I mean, Colorado had it's worst week of the season, and go up 2 spots. Meanwhile, they're being exposed as a team that takes very few shots and gives up a lot of them. Sure, it's their record that counts, and they're still on fire. But that's what the standings are for. Power rankings should take into account more than that.

At any rate, whether the Avs keep it up or fall prey to injuries and impossible expectations, I'm just glad they had the October they did. After what they were projected as in the off-season, coming out like gangbusters was great to see. Here's hoping November is more of the same, or similar.

Stop ranking the Sharks so high. It only makes the postseason flop more irritating :(

Drakin020: Anyone else see this farking shiat?

http://www.totalprosports.com/blog/index.php/2009/11/kitchener-rangers-ben-fane l li-remains-in-intensive-care-after-brutal-hit/

I know it's OHL, but holy crap.

A friend of mine was at the game. He said they stopped the game for about 45 minutes while the ambulance came. Refs asked the Rangers if they wanted to continue and they did, but the crowd was really quiet for the rest of the game. Overage (21-yr-old) player hitting a 16-year old. Broken orbital bone/skull fracture.

tortilla burger: Stop ranking the Sharks so high. It only makes the postseason flop more irritating :(

Tell me about it. To the media and the Sharks: stop getting my hopes up, guys.

Sharks are kicking ass this year.

Nothing can stop them.

nabbyfan: tortilla burger: Stop ranking the Sharks so high. It only makes the postseason flop more irritating :(

Tell me about it. To the media and the Sharks: stop getting my hopes up, guys.

Ugh. Shut up, both of you. I'm so tired of hearing about the playoffs. It's the beginning of November. Summer is over, October is done, we can all stop talking about last season now. The team is about 60% of last year's team. All of the chemistry is different, and it's something completely new to watch. Is it really worse to be the Sharks, who could contend for another Presidents Trophy and at least see where things go in the playoffs than to be someone like the Red Wings, who made it to the cup final last year, lost a bunch of talent in the offseason without replacing it, and might not even make the playoffs this year? (I know it's early, and I'm not saying they WON'T, I'm just saying... things don't look good so far)

Either way though... I'm so farking tired of hearing about the playoffs. That's in April. It's the regular season for another 65+ games, so just STFU about it.

Muta: Sharks are kicking ass this year.

Nothing can stop them.

Except the 2nd round of the playoffs.

MIguy: Muta: Sharks are kicking ass this year.

Nothing can stop them.

Except the 2nd round of the playoffs.

Please see above crazy rant.

Boyd Schidt: I think it's cute how ESPN put the Avs at # 3. I'm guessing they'll be in the low 20s by year end.

I think it's cute how you're posting in a hockey thread when you clearly don't have a clue.

MIguy: Muta: Sharks are kicking ass this year.

Nothing can stop them.

Except the 2nd round of the playoffs.

And that's a good year for them!

phartnocker 2009-11-03 02:07:00 PM So... Where the f' is the NFL Power Ranking Thread?
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Typing in ESPN power rankings in google is too hard for you?