2013-14 NHL thread

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

College hockey has gotten turned upside down this year...at least in the midwest.  The Big Ten created a hockey conference from its six members that play college hockey (Wisc, Minn, Mich, MSU, PSU, OSU).  The best of the remaining teams created a new conference, the NCHC.  The remaining teams all joined up in the WCHA and the CCHA folded.

Thanks to this split, UConn got it's hockey program upgraded and will be playing in Hockey East.

[Galway Eagle]

Chicago over Detroit or Boston for the cup.

[SaintPaulWarrior]

The Razor/Ray Emery



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfDIxu7fWo8

[ChicosBailBonds]

Go Ducks....owned the Blackhawks last year, but couldn't get through Detroit in the playoffs.  Hoping to have a shot at the Blackhawks this year.

Going to first Kings game tonight

[SaintPaulWarrior]

http://deadspin.com/chicago-fan-steals-players-helmet-appears-very-very-1460059512?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_facebook&utm_source=deadspin_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow

[Benny B]

http://deadspin.com/chicago-fan-steals-players-helmet-appears-very-very-1460059512?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_facebook&utm_source=deadspin_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow

Not sure how I feel about this... on one hand, it's incredibly stupid and low-brow; on the other hand, he put the helmet on.

[damuts222]

On one hand its hilarious...on the other I agree its incredibly stupid.  The first time I watched the video I wasn't expecting that to happen which made it funny.  The guy was obviously intoxicated and is most definitely in trouble for taking the helmet.  I'm sure he got kicked out and will face some other penalty.

[SaintPaulWarrior]

I know he is a long time season ticket holder so it will be interesting to see what happens to him.  Obviously intoxicated.

[ChicosBailBonds]

Go Ducks!

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Khabi still on the bench despite games on back to back nights. How long before we see an Annti Raanta call-up?

[TallTitan34]

Saw Raanta in goal the other night here in Rockford. Studly.

Versteeg is back!

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Saw Raanta in goal the other night here in Rockford. Studly.

Versteeg is back!

Beat me to the punch. So happy Steeger is back. Hopefully he can help with the PK. The checking line of him Bolland and Ladd was my favorite in 2010 and probably one of my all time Hawks favorite to be honest.

[Blue Horseshoe]

Thank you, Dale. Very excited about the trade.

[TallTitan34]

Hawks beat Dallas in 11th round of shootout.

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Hawks beat Dallas in 11th round of shootout.

Ben Smith.....

[TallTitan34]

Icehog pride.

[LloydMooresLegs]

Fun sports night.  Back and forth among the Hawks, the Bluejays, and Jay vs the Jayhawks.  2 out of 3 ain't bad!

[tower912]

http://www.freep.com/article/20131202/SPORTS05/312020019/darren-mccarty-claude-lemieux-fight-detroit-red-wings

Greatest.   Hockey.   Fight.   Ever.      From a Red Wings Perspective.   I followed hockey then and this is the one Red Wings fans were waiting for.   Favorite moment was when Vernon went after Roy. 

[SaintPaulWarrior]

http://www.freep.com/article/20131202/SPORTS05/312020019/darren-mccarty-claude-lemieux-fight-detroit-red-wings

Greatest.   Hockey.   Fight.   Ever.      From a Red Wings Perspective.   I followed hockey then and this is the one Red Wings fans were waiting for.   Favorite moment was when Vernon went after Roy. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7DlAjrhm9s

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7DlAjrhm9s

https://www.youtube.com/v/xXMswsz44WI

[ChicosBailBonds]

5 straight over the Hawks.  Go Ducks

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

19 goals in 3 games and all without Bickell. Someone woke up the sleeping giant. Raanta playing well and the D playing better. Kane 2nd in the league in points only 1 behind Crosby. This team is scary and with the increase in salary cap approved for next year may we be seeing the start of a dynasty?

[ChicosBailBonds]

It sucks being in the west, some very very good teams are not going to get through for Lord Stanley.  I would say 5 of the top 6 teams are in the west, I'm sure some will disagree.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

It sucks being in the west, some very very good teams are not going to get through for Lord Stanley.  I would say 5 of the top 6 teams are in the west, I'm sure some will disagree.

I agree. Just look at the East vs. West records. Even Edmonton has a winning record over the East.

[LloydMooresLegs]

OK, Chicos, here we go.  I deem your Dicks now to have the target on them.  Time for the Hawks to go Duck huntin.  With the way your boys are playing at home (and after the very enjoyable pasting of the Canucks!), the Hawks need a win tonight to have a shot at home ice in the playoffs.  Go Hawks!