Hey guys.... Just figured as I didn't see any threads pertaining to hockey(aside from the Bruins congratulatory thread, and no one wants to play there) within the first couple pages I'd start one....
So who here is a big hockey fan? what teams do we cheer for? How do you feel about your teams chances this season or the plethora of huge moves/signings this off-season??
I am a DIE-HARD Habs fan... living near Toronto
I like the Cole pickup.... gives them a 2nd power forward(to go with a healthy Max Pacioretty).... the Budaj move was good... he'll play 20 solid games for us.... the one thing I HATE right now(aside from Gomez and Spacek's contracts) is their refusal to go get a big faceoff specialist for the 4th line.... I REALLY wanted Zenon Konopka... who went for a paltry 700k to the Sens... sometimes I wonder about Gauthier.....
Teams I think improved themselves the most:
L.A.
Columbus(although that Wisniewski contract is ridiculous)
Toronto(hate to say it, but Burkey made a few nice moves.... still, best case they finish 7-8th in the East.... most likely 9th-10th)
Philadelphia(people think they gave up, but they now have 4 lines who can score, as well as a great goalie.... I expect them to battle Washington for the East)
Washington(Like Philly, they finally got a goalie... and paid PENNIES... Vokoun has been one of the best in the NHL for years, and will THRIVE in Washington
The what were you thinking`s:
Florida(Seriously... that much money at all those fringe guys)
Rangers(Richards has had one-and-a-half good seasons in the last 4 years.... and the money is gross.... typical Rangers overspending)
Minnesota(Burns and Havlat for Guch and Heatley... NO THANKS... Burns is finally developing into a stud and they give him away, and then trade perennial clutch performer Havlat into headache and Mr. NO CLUTCH: Dany Heatley
Alright guys.... lemmie know what yer thinking....
So who here is a big hockey fan? what teams do we cheer for? How do you feel about your teams chances this season or the plethora of huge moves/signings this off-season??
I am a DIE-HARD Habs fan... living near Toronto

Teams I think improved themselves the most:
L.A.
Columbus(although that Wisniewski contract is ridiculous)
Toronto(hate to say it, but Burkey made a few nice moves.... still, best case they finish 7-8th in the East.... most likely 9th-10th)
Philadelphia(people think they gave up, but they now have 4 lines who can score, as well as a great goalie.... I expect them to battle Washington for the East)
Washington(Like Philly, they finally got a goalie... and paid PENNIES... Vokoun has been one of the best in the NHL for years, and will THRIVE in Washington
The what were you thinking`s:
Florida(Seriously... that much money at all those fringe guys)
Rangers(Richards has had one-and-a-half good seasons in the last 4 years.... and the money is gross.... typical Rangers overspending)
Minnesota(Burns and Havlat for Guch and Heatley... NO THANKS... Burns is finally developing into a stud and they give him away, and then trade perennial clutch performer Havlat into headache and Mr. NO CLUTCH: Dany Heatley
Alright guys.... lemmie know what yer thinking....