being the phantoms clinched I hope Laberge and Ratcliffe, if he is added to the roster, get in the last 2 games.

being the phantoms clinched I hope Laberge and Ratcliffe, if he is added to the roster, get in the last 2 games.
- nastyflyergirl

Yep. Add Stolarz, too. Or give Sandstrom a game.

Honestly, as much as I'd love Giroux to win it (and think that he deserves it), I'm just happy that he played as well as he did and that they made the playoffs. I'd rather they go on a deep playoff run than have him win the Hart.
- jmatchett383

I'm not even sure if Giroux is a shoo-in for the Masterton trophy. Could just as easily see them giving it Bryen Boyle.

I agree, I just think it's ridiculous how everyone else is just tossing Giroux's season to the side like it's nothing. I wouldn't be mad if MacKinnon or Hall won it over him but, to me, it would be insane to not have G in the top 3.
- ajw12

I think I would be mad if Hall got it over Giroux when it comes down to it.

I'll just leave this here for y'all...
- ajw12

Are those odds current?

This is pretty much the most Rangers move ever.
- johndewar

For a rebuilding team this just doesn't seem to make sense. I know you need some veteran leadership but to me it screams he is getting paid. Why go there when they are probably not contending right away.

Are those odds current?
- StepfordSam

http://www.thehockeynews....tanley-cup-and-nhl-awards

It was posted on Friday.

Saw a report saying Kovalchuck set to sign 2-3 year deal with Rangers
- arichardson22

So much for that rebuild in NY.

http://www.thehockeynews....tanley-cup-and-nhl-awards

It was posted on Friday.
- ajw12

On the brightside, Ghost has the same odds to win the Norris as G has to win the Hart!

Saw a report saying Kovalchuck set to sign 2-3 year deal with Rangers
- arichardson22

Makes perfect sense for a team that badly needs to rebuild,

For a rebuilding team this just doesn't seem to make sense. I know you need some veteran leadership but to me it screams he is getting paid. Why go there when they are probably not contending right away.
- J35Bacher

Kovalchuk would sign there because it's New York and he can probably move into whatever place he lived in when he played in NJ and commute to games.

For the Rangers, this seems more like a move to satiate their season ticket holders.

Yep. Add Stolarz, too. Or give Sandstrom a game.
- jmatchett383

Stolarz is hurt, I believe and Sandstrom isn't playing

Just posted on the last thread, so I brought it over here:

First round picks, FWIW:

WEST
Nashville in 5 over the Avs. Kudos to the Avs for their great bounce back season, but this is where it will end. The Preds are just a significantly better and deeper team.

Vegas in 7 over LA. I think every home team wins in this series and every game is going to be close. This is one I'm really looking forward to.

Anaheim over San Jose in 7. Anaheim, IMO, is a better team than their record and had to fight through a lot of man games lost to injury this season. This will be another close, hard fought series between 2 teams that don't like each other and you gotta love that. This was the hardest series for me to make a pick in the West and San Jose winning wouldn't surprise me in the least.

Winnipeg over Minnesota in 6. The Jets are the better team and the better team is going to win, it's that simple.

EAST
Tampa over Jersey in 6. Keith Kincaid has been amazing for the Devils, but at some point he is going to come back to earth at least a bit. Tampa is just deeper and better at every position and while the Devils will give it a good effort, they aren't winning this series.

Washington over Columbus in 7. Ovi is on a mission and the Caps are going to find a way to win this series no matter who ends up in goal. It will be close, but no cigar, for Torts and his boys.

Toronto over Boston in 7. Boston just hasn't looked right the last couple weeks of the season and I think some late injuries are catching up with some of their players, especially the veterans. Toronto has a speed advantage and will use it to wear the B's down. Winning game 7 in Boston should be especially sweet for the Leafs and their fans.

And, the one you're all waiting for....
Penguins over the Flyers in 7. Sorry, I don't like it, but that is how I see it. Giroux will do everything humanly possible to pull off the upset, but they will fall just a bit short. OTOH, it will be a great experience for the youth on the Flyers and they are only going to get better over the next few seasons.
- BiggE

Penguins?? your dead too me.

Penguins?? your dead too me.

- landros 2

I remember when they had the Lindros/Holik/Bure/Messier/Nedved group and couldn't make the playoffs.
- jmatchett383

Highest payroll in the NHL and couldn't make the playoffs year after year,

good times, good times!!

Stolarz is hurt, I believe and Sandstrom isn't playing
- YuenglingJagr

Thought Stolarz was finally healthy (i.e. one of the undead). And I know Sandstrom isn't slated to play, but isn't he with the team?

On the brightside, Ghost has the same odds to win the Norris as G has to win the Hart!
- ajw12

McDavid at 9/1, Giroux 20/1. I get that there are a lot worthy candidates and G is not the favorite, but that’s ridiculous. Those odds need to be flipped between the two.

Penguins?? your dead too me.

- landros 2

You're dead as well?

You're dead as well?
- BiggE

All I hear is.... BRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAINS!

All I hear is.... BRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAINS!
- dragonoffrost

Where's Lucille when you need her?

Thought Stolarz was finally healthy (i.e. one of the undead). And I know Sandstrom isn't slated to play, but isn't he with the team?
- jmatchett383

I know he was. I don't know if he still is.

Stolarz is apparently injured with something other than the knee. Not sure how serious (doesn't sound like it is) but with 4 goalies I doubt he is being pushed to come back. Lyon hasn't played that much either since being forced to backup in the NHL.

I've said before and I will say again. I wish we had more Schenn's to trade. Loved that deal from the start. You don't wait to evaluate trades
- YuenglingJagr

Oh I think you've got to wait to see over the longer term exactly how it pans out, but so far, with frosts play and the fact well get a reasonably high first, it's looking good.

You're dead as well?
- BiggE

Just dead inside.

Last yr i did very well with my picks in the playoffs.So this is how i see the 1st rd
Pens in 6
Wash in 6
Tor in 7
Tb in7
Nash in 5
Sj in 6
La in 6
Winn in 6

The Pens will try and shut down G, if they do, can the Flyers still win?


The Bruins really shxt the bed down the stretch, hate them 2nd after the Pens.