Around the NHL - the deadline is around the corner

[BHD]

The western teams are absolutely stacking up.

Calgary is the only team didn't do anything. However, they made most of their moves in the offseason.

San Jose - As others have said, their forward group is really, really, really good with the addition of Nyquist. Plus, their defense isn't shabby either. If they have one weakness, it's in net. Their goaltending (and correct me if I'm wrong) is right next to Florida as being the worst in the league this season.

Winnipeg - Hayes fills what was a glaring hole in their lineup. Plus, they added some extra bodies on defense. They are the most dangerous team in the West when firing on all cylinders.

Nashville - Like the Flames (see below), I'm not sure if Rinne will come through for them. He was yanked in Game 7 against the Jets - a team not based in Pittsburgh - last season. The rest of their roster is good though. The Big 4 on D and a solid forward group.

Vegas - I really like the addition of Stone, who should fit that team like a glove. While in a playoff spot, the team isn't enjoying the 'luck' they had last season.

Calgary - Rittich has cooled off over the past month. Also, they could have used another forward at the deadline.

St. Louis - They didn't do anything, but did they really need to? Don't mess with a good thing.

Dallas - They added Ben Lovejoy. Yeah...

Minnesota - I have no idea what to make of this team.

 

[BHD]

I know there's a lot of bitterness over Iginla's time here, but here is a tremendous read about him from the Flames website.

 

[EightyOne]

San Jose goaltending is the weak spot but it shouldn't be...And they've got enough skill in front that they might survive a seven game series against anyone.

 

[ZeroPucksGiven]

I know there's a lot of bitterness over Iginla's time here, but here is a tremendous read about him from the Flames website.

I almost peed my pants twice near the trade deadline:

1) When we got Hossa
2) When we got Iggy

Iggy to me was always hockey royalty...just a flat out nice dude who played hard but wasn't dirty. I absolutely could not believe we landed him. And I don't blame him 1 iota for his performance here. Heck at 1 juncture I believe they had him playing the point on the PP!?

 

[Honour Over Glory]

@Honour Over Glory

*duuun nuu...duuuun nuuu...duuu nu duuu nu duuun duunuuu ddddduduuuu*

Looks like shark fin soup is back on the menu boys.

 

[HuskerTornado]

nevermind, they play tomorrow.

 

[Corvidae]

nevermind, they play tomorrow.

lol wtf

Is Sprong hurt or in scratch land? Seemed like he was doing OK for a bit but stopped paying attention once the novelty wore off.

Also, Nashville deserves to get bounced in the first round for having Cody Mcleod in their lineup in 2019.

 

[66-30-33]

lol wtf

Is Sprong hurt or in scratch land? Seemed like he was doing OK for a bit but stopped paying attention once the novelty wore off.

Also, Nashville deserves to get bounced in the first round for having Simmonds in their lineup.

FTFY!!!!! f*** that team now, hope they are bounced early.

 

[ncm7772]

Unfortunately, Habs, Canes and Caps won.

 

[66-30-33]

Unfortunately, Habs, Canes and Caps won.

Yes but Lumbus is now sitting outside of the playoffs. Would be such an epic FAIL and hilarious if they stayed out, praying to the hockey gods for that to happen!

 

[Corvidae]

Nashville/St. Louis game has been great. Sundqvist just had a great PK shift. He's having a solid year.

EDIT: Nevermind, it's 0-0 in the 3rd. I thought it was the 2nd. F low scoring games.

 

[mpp9]

Apparently Karlsson could barely skate out there tonight. Didn't come back for the 3rd period. That'd be a shit way for SJ to get bounced early this year if Karlsson is damaged goods.

 

[cygnus47]

Is the NHL.com website broken for anyone else? It loads up but then won't let you scroll.

 

[BlindWillyMcHurt]

Is the NHL.com website broken for anyone else? It loads up but then won't let you scroll.

The NHL website is more or less always broken for me.

What an utter piece of shit that site is since their redesign a few years back.

 

[FunkySeeFunkyDo]

off topic, but MAF is playing his 100th game for Vegas tonight. Time sure flys.

 

[WayneSid9987]

Enjoyed this a little more after the douche tactics he employed at PPG:

 

[BlindWillyMcHurt]

Whoever was calling that was... a BIT enthusiastic for Chara. Dude sounded like Arnold being chased by the Predator there for a second.

 

[WayneSid9987]

Tampa, WSH or BOS will be coming out of the East.
The TOR's and CBJ's just don't have the backends the others have.

Out West, it's pretty much the same as last season(WPG, LGK, NSH) but SJS can sneak in there.
CGY will be interesting if they can get some goaltending.

NSH really should've went all in on a guy like Stone.
I predict they'll bow out early again cuz they don't have that pure goal scorer that plays behind Forsberg.
Just like when they had Neal, they reached the SCF.
They didn't need Simmonds at all. They needed a Neal like sniper.

If they bow out again early, would be a prime spot to get something pretty useful for Phil. They'll be very desperate for a guy like him if that happens and Stone/Panarin will be off the market.

 

[66-30-33]

If they (Nsh) bow out early maybe they will phone up JR about Kessel and we get a 1st+ young guy for Kessel at draft and have 2 1sts in the draft.

 

[HuskerTornado]

Whoever was calling that was... a BIT enthusiastic for Chara. Dude sounded like Arnold being chased by the Predator there for a second.

That's Boston's pxp guy, Jack Edwards.

 

[Turin]

Oleksiak-Lovejoy is a thing. Godspeed Dallas.

Gotta give McPhee credit, getting Pacioretty-Stastny-Stone in one year is amazing.

 

[Kristopher Letang]

Can you imagine if Colombus misses the playoffs? Can you think of another major fail similar to that in recent years if it happens?

 

[Icarium]

The Blues are on some kind of row. The way things are going they are going to win their division even though they were at the bottom of the conference less than two months ago.

 

[Andy99]

Tampa, WSH or BOS will be coming out of the East.
The TOR's and CBJ's just don't have the backends the others have.

Out West, it's pretty much the same as last season(WPG, LGK, NSH) but SJS can sneak in there.
CGY will be interesting if they can get some goaltending.

NSH really should've went all in on a guy like Stone.
I predict they'll bow out early again cuz they don't have that pure goal scorer that plays behind Forsberg.
Just like when they had Neal, they reached the SCF.
They didn't need Simmonds at all. They needed a Neal like sniper.

If they bow out again early, would be a prime spot to get something pretty useful for Phil. They'll be very desperate for a guy like him if that happens and Stone/Panarin will be off the market.

Definitely agree with the East...only three teams coming out will be WSH, TB or BOS...don’t see TOR or CLB doing it...or Pens unfortunately

Out West, wouldn’t be surprised to see the Blues if they continue to get good goaltending from their young goalie and I’d say really only WPG and SJS are the other contenders there...the West team issues are all goaltending and which will hold up...reasons not to trust Calgary and even NSH and I don’t think MAF will prop up Vegas for another finals run...it’s looking like SJ would be playing Vegas in round one and I see SJ coming out of that one if they can even get average goaltending from Jones

 

[heysmilinstrange]

Jones has been well below average this year, though. His save percentage is in the 800s.