2011-2012 NHL Thread

[Madferret]

19 straight at home for the Wings now - anyone know what the best home record ever posted in a season is?

It's actually 20 in a row, which ties the record set by the 29-30 Bruins and 75-76 Flyers:

http://www.nhl.com/ice/recap.htm?id=2011020829

20! Even crazier

 

[oldman]

Crazy is right. The 20 for the 75-76 Flyers only ended due to the end of the season. I know it doesn't count but they won 4 more starting the next season.
Back in those days there were no overtime or shootouts either.

 

[Bender]

Mike Comrie calls it a career:

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/globe-on-hockey/mike-comrie-retires-from-hockey/article2336457/

 

[maplesyrup]

Mike Comrie calls it a career:

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/globe-on-hockey/mike-comrie-retires-from-hockey/article2336457/

He wasn't already retired? Anyway, the Ducks almost sent Perry + a 1st round draft pick for Comrie it seems... But Lowe balked 

http://articles.latimes.com/2003/dec/11/sports/sp-ducktrade11

 

[Bender]

Mike Comrie calls it a career:

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/globe-on-hockey/mike-comrie-retires-from-hockey/article2336457/

He wasn't already retired? Anyway, the Ducks almost sent Perry + a 1st round draft pick for Comrie it seems... But Lowe balked 

http://articles.latimes.com/2003/dec/11/sports/sp-ducktrade11

That is just completely insane.

 

[groundskeeper willie]

Mike Comrie calls it a career:

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/globe-on-hockey/mike-comrie-retires-from-hockey/article2336457/

He wasn't already retired? Anyway, the Ducks almost sent Perry + a 1st round draft pick for Comrie it seems... But Lowe balked 

http://articles.latimes.com/2003/dec/11/sports/sp-ducktrade11

Before Perry made the NHL he was a just a good prospect, not considered elite. I remember a trade that supposedly (and I can't emphasize this word enough) almost happened that would have seen Perry (pre-NHL) and Vitaly Vishnevski traded for Tucker and somebody else (can't rememer who - decent roster player but not a core guy).

Comrie was a pretty hot commodity the year or two before he made the NHL. I remember a pretty big deal being made about him coming into the league.

 

[Deebo]

Mike Comrie calls it a career:

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/globe-on-hockey/mike-comrie-retires-from-hockey/article2336457/

He wasn't already retired? Anyway, the Ducks almost sent Perry + a 1st round draft pick for Comrie it seems... But Lowe balked 

http://articles.latimes.com/2003/dec/11/sports/sp-ducktrade11

I remember Lowe wanted Comrie to pay 2.5 million to the oilers in order for top up the deal, I didn't realize it was for Cprey Perry though AND a 1st, although they did end up with Smid in a different transaction.

Lowe's spiteful nature really came back to bite him in this case.

 

[Sucker Punch]

Who's the bigger jackass?

Bryan Murray wanting to trade Perry and a 1st for Comrie?
Or Kevin Lowe saying no?

 

[groundskeeper willie]

Lowe's spiteful nature really came back to bite him in this case.

He got a pretty good deal in the end when he shipped Comrie to the Flyers. Too bad all three assets the Oilers got busted.

 

[Tigger]

Wow, trying to get money out of Comrie killed that deal? Talk about Lowe balling...

 

[GhostofPotvin29]

Don't look now, but Anaheim is only 6 points out of the playoffs.

 

[Bates]

Not saying Ana won't make it but they have to pass 6 teams to get into a playoff spot and 2 of those teams have same record as Ana in last 10 games.  It's gonna be a struggle to pass them all.

 

[nutman]

Not saying Ana won't make it but they have to pass 6 teams to get into a playoff spot and 2 of those teams have same record as Ana in last 10 games.  It's gonna be a struggle to pass them all.

And as hot as the Leafs were at the end of last season, they couldnt do it. I think its to steep of a climb as well, with all them 3 pointers to pull off.  I would say they dont make it, and the big problem is they are in a race so they will not be sellers.

 

[Zee]

Anaheim 17-11-5 since Boudreau took over.  Nice turnaround.

 

[Mikhail Bloodnovsky]

Anaheim 17-11-5 since Boudreau took over.  Nice turnaround.

Teflon Ron disagrees. Coaching changes mid season produce nothing. NOTHING!

 

[Zee]

Anaheim 17-11-5 since Boudreau took over.  Nice turnaround.

Teflon Ron disagrees. Coaching changes mid season produce nothing. NOTHING!

You like that name eh?  Surprised it hasn't surfaced earlier.

 

[GhostofPotvin29]

How do the Jets have 8 straight at home coming up?  Wasn't it like a month ago they had 14 of 15 at home or something?

 

[Mikhail Bloodnovsky]

How do the Jets have 8 straight at home coming up?  Wasn't it like a month ago they had 14 of 15 at home or something?

That's not good at all.

 

[Kin]

Just thought I'd mention this here

New arena in Seattle?

There have been rumblings of late that Seattle is serious about building a new arena to attract NBA/NHL franchises. I personally think Seattle would be a great choice if Phoenix gets moved.

 

[seahawk]

There's already a seperate thread going on Quebec City vs Seattle. Let's keep that conversation going there.