2011-2012 NHL Thread
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Hank Yarbo
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I wonder if Maurice will now hope that Carolina never wins another game again.
hockeyfan1
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http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/NHL-Awards-at-the-quarter-mark-of-the-2011-12-se?urn=nhl-wp18326
To name a few....
Here are some awards and superlatives for the first quarter of the 2011-12 season.
Hart Trophy
Phil Kessel, Toronto Maple Leafs. After 23 games, Kessel was leading the NHL in points (30) and goals (16); knowing the awards voters' thought process, that'd pretty much make him a lock for the Hart. His goals have been significant: He has 12 at even-strength, two that led off the scoring and three game-winners. Best of all: He overcame his usual November swoon with 12 points, six of them goals. Imagine where the Leafs would be if their solution in goal after James Reimer's injury wasn't to stretch wet toilet tissue between the pipes
Vezina Trophy
Nikolai Khabibulin, Edmonton Oilers. A competitive field, but the nod goes to the Bulin Wall for one specific reason: The team playing in front of him. Tim Thomas has incredible numbers with the Boston Bruins (1.85 GAA, .936 save percentage through 15 games). Jimmy Howard has been stellar for the Detroit Red Wings (1.91, .929 through 18 games). Niklas Backstrom(notes) has reclaimed his game with the Minnesota Wild (1.97, .935 in 14 games). But the Bruins and Wings are veteran teams that know their defense, and the Wild are trapping. Khabibulin (9.4-2, 1.87, .936) has done more with less protection. He's trailed off a bit in November, but was incredible in October.
Calder Trophy
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Edmonton Oilers. If you predicted the Nuge would have 24 points in his first 22 NHL games ? here's a blank lottery ticket, please fill in the numbers for us. His 10 goals in 22 games lead all rookies too. Matt Read of the Philadelphia Flyers (9 goals, plus-9), Craig Smith of the Nashville Predators (16 points) and Luke Adam of the Buffalo Sabres (14 points) are also giving a push. Gabriel Landeskog and Adam Larsson need to pick up the pace or else it's the RNH prize this season. Just to don't ask him to win a faceoff (37.1 percent).
Most Surprising Team
Florida Panthers. They were always a wild card, what with their collection of unrestricted free agent castoffs, holdovers from losing teams and an untested coach. Somewhat miraculously, they've come together for 28 points in 22 games. With three decent goaltending options and an aggressive GM, this start could be enough to get them into the postseason by season's end.
To name a few....
Here are some awards and superlatives for the first quarter of the 2011-12 season.
Hart Trophy
Phil Kessel, Toronto Maple Leafs. After 23 games, Kessel was leading the NHL in points (30) and goals (16); knowing the awards voters' thought process, that'd pretty much make him a lock for the Hart. His goals have been significant: He has 12 at even-strength, two that led off the scoring and three game-winners. Best of all: He overcame his usual November swoon with 12 points, six of them goals. Imagine where the Leafs would be if their solution in goal after James Reimer's injury wasn't to stretch wet toilet tissue between the pipes
Vezina Trophy
Nikolai Khabibulin, Edmonton Oilers. A competitive field, but the nod goes to the Bulin Wall for one specific reason: The team playing in front of him. Tim Thomas has incredible numbers with the Boston Bruins (1.85 GAA, .936 save percentage through 15 games). Jimmy Howard has been stellar for the Detroit Red Wings (1.91, .929 through 18 games). Niklas Backstrom(notes) has reclaimed his game with the Minnesota Wild (1.97, .935 in 14 games). But the Bruins and Wings are veteran teams that know their defense, and the Wild are trapping. Khabibulin (9.4-2, 1.87, .936) has done more with less protection. He's trailed off a bit in November, but was incredible in October.
Calder Trophy
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Edmonton Oilers. If you predicted the Nuge would have 24 points in his first 22 NHL games ? here's a blank lottery ticket, please fill in the numbers for us. His 10 goals in 22 games lead all rookies too. Matt Read of the Philadelphia Flyers (9 goals, plus-9), Craig Smith of the Nashville Predators (16 points) and Luke Adam of the Buffalo Sabres (14 points) are also giving a push. Gabriel Landeskog and Adam Larsson need to pick up the pace or else it's the RNH prize this season. Just to don't ask him to win a faceoff (37.1 percent).
Most Surprising Team
Florida Panthers. They were always a wild card, what with their collection of unrestricted free agent castoffs, holdovers from losing teams and an untested coach. Somewhat miraculously, they've come together for 28 points in 22 games. With three decent goaltending options and an aggressive GM, this start could be enough to get them into the postseason by season's end.
crazyperfectdevil
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the washington game being broadcast by anyone tonight? by anyone..i mean anyone in southern ontario
WAYNEINIONA
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crazyperfectdevil said:
crazyperfectdevil
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cw said:
that's handy..i ended up having to stream it.
1-1 after 1 ...washingon's lucky to have the one ....they didn't come out with anywhere near as much energy as i figured they would
crazyperfectdevil
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2-1 after two for the blues ..and st louis (- 7 regulars from the lineup) has been the better team
edit: and that's how it ends 2-1 ...obviously it doesn't mean anything in the scheme of things as far as the coaching change...but i didn't think the caps looked like a team that was happy to have a new coach ...also ..the caps are now under .500 when scoring first in a game
edit: and that's how it ends 2-1 ...obviously it doesn't mean anything in the scheme of things as far as the coaching change...but i didn't think the caps looked like a team that was happy to have a new coach ...also ..the caps are now under .500 when scoring first in a game
GhostofPotvin29
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Leafs are still the only team who have beat the Rangers in regulation at MSG this season. They beat Pittsburgh tonight to improve to 7-1-1 at home.
bustaheims
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Both new coaches lost their debuts tonight, seeing their teams only score a single goal for them.
Maurice left a note for Muller in the Canes' lockerroom, pretty neat:
I was never the biggest Maurice fan, but remember him as a professional and class act at all times.
I was never the biggest Maurice fan, but remember him as a professional and class act at all times.
CarltonTheBear said:Maurice left a note for Muller in the Canes' lockerroom, pretty neat:
I was never the biggest Maurice fan, but remember him as a professional and class act at all times.
I think it was a joke.
Read DGB's follow up tweet about the note Bruce Boudreau left.
Erndog said:
The DGB one was obviously a joke, but Maurice's wasn't.
Busta Reims said:
Ovechkin with 16:46 in ice-time, his second lowest total of the year.
Sudafederov
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CarltonTheBear said:
I remember Pat Burns did the same thing when he got fired from the Leafs.
Bill Watters asked Jim Rutherford how the Hurricanes got away with not giving Nashville any compensation for hiring Muller, and Rutherford politely informed Watters that the league banned that practice years ago. Way to keep up, Bill.
http://www.xmhomeice.com/onair_audio/11-11-30%20Jim%20Rutherford%20.mp3
http://www.xmhomeice.com/onair_audio/11-11-30%20Jim%20Rutherford%20.mp3