Around the NHL 2011-2012

[OurGocIsAnAwesomeGoc]

Originally Posted by FlashyG

With the way the first round is shaping up in the west I can realistically see the Wings with Home Ice advantage after the first round.

Although we'd probably be facing our nemesis in the Sharks 2nd round.

All 4 of the series I can see going either way.

So, the whole first round is just a formality for you, eh?

[WingedWheel1987]

And the Kings "shark" away a two goal lead and lose in OT. I hate the Pacific soooo much.

[FlashyG]

Originally Posted by barrytrotzsneck

So, the whole first round is just a formality for you, eh?

If it helps you sleep at night I can also see the top 4 all winning the first round series as well.

They are all toss ups IMO.

[ricky0034]

Originally Posted by WingedWheel1987

And the Kings "shark" away a two goal lead and lose in OT. I hate the Pacific soooo much.

i'm glad San Jose came back to win actually

I think Los Angeles has a much better chance of beating Vancouver in the first round than San Jose would

and I view Vancouver as the Wings biggest competition in the West by far

[joe89]

My percentage guesses:

Canucks-Kings 65/35 | Canucks in 5
Preds-Wings 50/50 | Wings in 7
Blues-Sharks 55/45 | Blues in 7
Hawks-Coyotes 60/40 | Hawks in 6

Rangers-Sens 70/30 | Rangers in 5
Bruins-Capitals 60/40 | Bruins in 6
Devils-Panthers 65/35 | Devils in 5
Pens-Flyers 55/45 | Pens in 7

[joe89]

No Yakupov in the central divison it seems

[ProPAIN]

Originally Posted by joe89

No Yakupov in the central divison it seems

I wouldn't be so sure. Edmonton needs a defenseman. Either they trade one of their top forward prospects and get a defenseman that way or they pass on Yakupov and get Murray or something. Columbus wants Yakupov, that's for sure.

Maybe they look to trade with Columbus to acquire Nash and switch their 1st round picks.

[ProPAIN]

[Winger98]

Originally Posted by ProPAIN

I wouldn't be so sure. Edmonton needs a defenseman. Either they trade one of their top forward prospects and get a defenseman that way or they pass on Yakupov and get Murray or something. Columbus wants Yakupov, that's for sure.

Maybe they look to trade with Columbus to acquire Nash and switch their 1st round picks.

Speaking of Edmonton and trading forwards, any interest in Linus Omark? With the number of kids they have, and another top pick on the way, I could see them just not tendering him. Wouldn't mind seeing him brought in to camp to see if he can earn a contract.

[joe89]

Originally Posted by Winger98

Speaking of Edmonton and trading forwards, any interest in Linus Omark? With the number of kids they have, and another top pick on the way, I could see them just not tendering him. Wouldn't mind seeing him brought in to camp to see if he can earn a contract.

Pretty poor fit. Where would he play even if he made the team?

[Big Poppa Puck]

Flyers fans have T-Shirts decision based around Knock Knock.

Which is hilarious because Mac Miller who sings it is from Pittsburgh.

[mindfly]

Originally Posted by iRep TheWingedWheel

Flyers fans have T-Shirts decision based around Knock Knock.

Which is hilarious because Mac Miller who sings it is from Pittsburgh.

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[Winger98]

Originally Posted by joe89

Pretty poor fit. Where would he play even if he made the team?

He'd get the same role Brunnstrom was given before bombing out -depth/reserve. I know the guy is supposed to be uber-skilled but somewhat lacking in other areas, but I doubt anyone is going to give him a straight shot to their top6. at the same time, I think the Wings can have enough quality depth to give Omark skill to work with in the bottom6. If the guy wants to play, and wants to earn it, I think the fit can be there. If he doesn't, well...have fun on some third tier team or in the KHL.

[zecke26]

Originally Posted by Winger98

...Omark...If the guy wants to...earn it...

i just pointed out the mistakes of your idea.

he's a lazy **** and only playing for the gallery. always has been. not a character i want with the wings, simply because he will never be effective on any NHL team. never.

[JmanWingsFan]

Flyers gettin' bullied. Never thought I'd say that . Philly just can't generate offense.

[ProPAIN]

3-3. Philly comeback from 3-0 down in Pittsburgh. This matchup never disappoints.

[Kiddington]

Pittsburgh

In spite of the Wings losing, that just made my night. Can't believe they blew a 3-0 lead on home ice. Wow.

[SoupNazi]

LA - Vancouver is pretty good.

[Big Poppa Puck]

Originally Posted by mindfly

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I haven't seem them yet, but they are out there. People have been talking about it.





And the Pens

[14ari13]

Originally Posted by ProPAIN

3-3. Philly comeback from 3-0 down in Pittsburgh. This matchup never disappoints.

This series is/should be one of the best in a long, long time.

2 out or 3 road teams win games. The Wings are not one of them

[ProPAIN]

Originally Posted by 14ari13

This series is/should be one of the best in a long, long time.

2 out or 3 road teams win games. The Wings are not one of them

Yeah, but the other two teams that lost were favorites to win the series.

It's only one game and I'm confident even though the Wings lost last night.

[Heaton]

Considering that (IMO) the Penguins are the clear cut favorite to win the cup, losing that way, at home against their most bitter rival has to be overwhelmingly concerning. Detroit lost in a much different fashion.

[JmanWingsFan]

Holtby and Thomas dueling for a shutout.

[Big Poppa Puck]

Maybe its just me but I don't get the Pens/Crosby hate at all (in general, not just from Wings fans). We had two heated Cups with them but they aint even in the same conference and don't really have a real rivalry with them.

I don't hate them and even if I did they would be the lesser of two evils in this series because I detest the Flyers. (See my location for the reason why)

[Big Poppa Puck]

Chris Kelly of all people just beat the Caps in OT. lol.