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[Red_Man]

Thank the lord this season is over. So fucking painful, time to cheer on the Southern Habs, and the Kostitsyn brothers!

 

[BigJonsson]

So Leafs finish 5th last?

 

[ZeroGravity]

Thanks for the great season, Stamkos. Hats off to the Jets fans for being the among best in the league too. That game felt like a playoff atmosphere.

 

[Kave_Man]

So Leafs finish 5th last?

I believe so, tied in points with Anaheim but seemed everyone said if they lose they get #5 at worse.

 

[Solo]

Good riddance Leafs

Now win the fucking lottery

They can't win it, can they? Aren't they finishing one spot too high? 6th worst?

 

[Quick]

Are there any plans for seat expansion at the MTS Centre? From how the fans have been all season, it doesn't look like they need it now, but I'd assume it would bite them a little in the future for having a small venue.

 

[BigJonsson]

I believe so, tied in points with Anaheim but seemed everyone said if they lose they get #5 at worse.

Pretty sure Anaheim has the tiebreaker

 

[Dubbedinenglish]

Oh man 10 mins, 10 mins.

 

[DopeyFish]

Ahahaha leafs only played anaheim once, so their win doesn't count in a tie break

Leafs lose the tie break so they pick 5th

If Edmonton chooses a D, leafs are guaranteed a forward

Woot woot

 

[Coldnoodle]

DO SOMETHING CAROLINA!

 

[Red_Man]

Campoli played great tonight, probably because he knows he had to play his ass off to get offered anything more then a $10 contract. Budaj was great too, let's get this fresh start going and get ready for next year.

 

[Brinbe]

Yep, we're fifth. Thank God. Hopefully, Edmonton/New York both choose D-Men and we're set with Galchenyuk. =)

 

[Smiley90]

Pretty sure Anaheim has the tiebreaker

EDIT: Nvm

 

[Solo]

If somehow the lottery ends up with the bottom 5 as they already are.....


1. Yakupov to Columbus
2. Murray to Edmonton
3. Grigorenko to Montreal
4. Galchenyuk to New York
5. Forsberg to Toronto

Is my prediction.

 

[DopeyFish]

Uhm, okay, this is interesting. Both Toronto and Anaheim have same ROW, only 1 game played so head-to-head doesn't count AND they have the same goal differencial (-30). What now?

Anaheim is not -30

 

[Red_Man]

Yep, we're fifth. Thank God. Hopefully, Edmonton/New York both choose D-Men and we're set with Galchenyuk. =)

Just curious, why are Leaf fans so sure Burke will draft a forward? I don't know much about the leafs farm or what they need, Habs farm is stacked on D with barely and decent forwards so it would seem pretty obvious we go that route, but Murray and Dumba are both really impressive guys.

 

[Kave_Man]

If somehow the lottery ends up with the bottom 5 as they already are.....


1. Yakupov to Columbus
2. Murray to Edmonton
3. Grigorenko to Montreal
4. Galchenyuk to New York
5. Forsberg to Toronto

Is my prediction.

I'm expecting the Islanders to pick a D-man (Dumba any good?)...but then again it is the Islanders so who knows.

 

[Solo]

I'm expecting the Islanders to pick a D-man (Dumba any good?)...but then again it is the Islanders so who knows.

If that were the case, then bump Galchenyuk to Toronto.

Of course Edmonton is the team that could really screw the whole thing up. If they take Grigs then Montreal takes Galchenyuk.

 

[Red_Man]

I'm expecting the Islanders to pick a D-man (Dumba any good?)...but then again it is the Islanders so who knows.

From what I've read I wouldn't be surprised to see Dumba go in the top 5, but expect him to go around 6th-7th.

 

[Kave_Man]

Grigorenko vs. Galchenyuk for the next 6 years or so...

It will sustain us.

 

[Solo]

Grigorenko vs. Galchenyuk for the next 6 years or so...

It will sustain us.

A lot sexier than Eller vs. Kadri, thats for sure!

T-minus 70 hours until DAT LOTTERY

 

[DopeyFish]

Just curious, why are Leaf fans so sure Burke will draft a forward? I don't know much about the leafs farm or what they need, Habs farm is stacked on D with barely and decent forwards so it would seem pretty obvious we go that route, but Murray and Dumba are both really impressive guys.

Leafs are loaded with D

Blacker has star potential, Holzer is like a gunnarsson clone

With schenn, gardiner, Gunnar, franson, Phaneuf.... We have what we need for a long while yet... Need to shed D

I expect leafs to trade up by dangling franson or something

 

[Dubbedinenglish]

5 mins!

 

[rellix]

A few weeks ago I asked if you guys wanted to do a playoff pickem and got positive responses.

http://goaliestatus.com/gafplayoffs

Will reset late tonight with proper standings for official picks, but you can mess with it until then.

(this is of course, unless someone already does this).

 

[Red_Man]

Grigorenko vs. Galchenyuk for the next 6 years or so...

It will sustain us.

The growth that will divide us. Can't wait.

Regular season highlights?

- Bryz's crazy up and down year
- Jagr's return
- Crosbys return x2
- Florida making the playoffs finally
- Leaf's epic collapse
- Habs historical fucked up season
- Lupul and Cole having career years
- Karlsson exploding this year
- Lucic fucking up Miller and messing up all goal tender interference calls
- Rick Nash fiasco
- Stamkos hitting 60 and Malkin hitting 50
- Winnipegs return
- Detroits home winning record
- Concussions everywhere

That's all I got. Crazy entertaining year regardless of where Habs ended up, can't wait for playoff games and not have mild aneurisms while watching.

Leafs are loaded with D

Blacker has star potential, Holzer is like a gunnarsson clone

With schenn, gardiner, Gunnar, franson, Phaneuf.... We have what we need for a long while yet... Need to shed D

I expect leafs to trade up by dangling franson or something

Gotchya, makes sense then, it will be excellent for the rivalry even if both our picks don't play next year.

 

[Quick]

 

[DopeyFish]

Oh shit the lottery is this week?!

 

[Solo]

Oh shit the lottery is this week?!

Tuesday 8PM EST on TSN.

 

[Kave_Man]

So I looked it up on HFboards about the tiebreaker between Anaheim and Toronto and here's why we are finishing #5:

• Games played (tied)
• ROW (tied)
• Head to head record (doesn't count as they only played once)
• Goal Differential (Leafs suck more here so thus #5 pick)

 

[Vilam]

Yoooouuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuur SE DIVISION CHAMPS!!! FLORRRRRRRRRRRRRRIDA PANTHERS!!!

WE SEE RATS!!!!!

 

[Dubbedinenglish]

YYYYYYEEEEEESSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Solo]

If either Montreal or Toronto were to land the #1 pick.......meltdowns would occur from coast to coast.

 

[BigJonsson]

Go Jays!


I should go look for my Panthers jersey from 1998 haha

 

[Kuro Madoushi]

Grigorenko vs. Galchenyuk for the next 6 years or so...

It will sustain us.

Kave_Man caved.

I knew you'd see it my way.

I hope the hockey gods move our pick up. We freakin need it...

@Solo, I'd rather ANY team get the first pick instead of Craplumbus.

 

[CrazedArabMan]

Panthers fans deserve a banners.jpg I think for this occasion.

Edit: here we go kinda, you can add the new banner via photoshop if you want.

Edit 2: pic way to big one second

 

[ZeroGravity]

Congrats Panther-GAF on your first division title.

 

[Dubbedinenglish]

1 minute till history!

 

[vatstep]

Congrats to the Panthers. Who the fuck saw that coming?

 

[Smiley90]

The growth that will divide us. Can't wait.

Regular season highlights?

- Bryz's crazy up and down year
- Jagr's return
- Crosbys return x2
- Florida making the playoffs finally
- Leaf's epic collapse
- Habs historical fucked up season
- Lupul and Cole having career years
- Karlsson exploding this year
- Lucic fucking up Miller and messing up all goal tender interference calls
- Rick Nash fiasco
- Stamkos hitting 60 and Malkin hitting 50
- Winnipegs return
- Detroits home winning record
- Concussions everywhere

That's all I got. Crazy entertaining year regardless of where Habs ended up, can't wait for playoff games and not have mild aneurisms while watching.


Gotchya, makes sense then, it will be excellent for the rivalry even if both our picks don't play next year.

Add the epic Minnesota collapse to that.

 

[DopeyFish]

Jesus fuck, Phoenix is going to win their division too (likely)

Why did these ass hats have to play their best when they are about to be moved

 

[Solo]

@Solo, I'd rather ANY team get the first pick instead of Craplumbus.

As would I. It pains me to think of Yakupov wasting away in Ohio. Id rather ANY of the other 4 lotto teams get him.

 

[Dubbedinenglish]

PANTHERS WIN , PANTHERS WIN RAIN RATS AND THE TITLE!!!!!!!

 

[DopeyFish]

As would I. It pains me to think of Yakupov wasting away in Ohio. Id rather ANY of the other 4 lotto teams get him.

Even poor little us?

 

[Wingfan19]

PANTHERS WIN , PANTHERS WIN RAIN RATS AND THE TITLE!!!!!!!

Man, how crushing would it be if they get swept after so much waiting?

 

[CCF23]

East playoff matchups are set...My picks:

Rangers def. Senators in 5
Bruins def. Capitals in 7
Devils def. Panthers in 4
Flyers def. Penguins in 6

 

[Coldnoodle]

BRING ON BOSTON!

 

[Kave_Man]

If either Montreal or Toronto were to land the #1 pick.......meltdowns would occur from coast to coast.

2 guaranteed meltdowns at least when it comes to NHL-GAF in regards to the draft:

1. Habs or Leafs winning the lottery and drafting #1

2. Leafs picking ahead of the Habs.

If #1 happens for the Habs, Fail Yakupov will be the greatest bust since Alexandre Daigle book it.

Kave_Man caved.

I knew you'd see it my way.

I hope the hockey gods move our pick up. We freakin need it...

@Solo, I'd rather ANY team get the first pick instead of Craplumbus.

We can be friends now man. I missed you.

 

[Solo]

Even poor little us?

Yes, even the Leafs. At least he would get the exposure he deserves.

 

[MacAttack]

edit: Wait. fuck. I was rooting for the wrong team.

Crapitals. Feels bad man.

 

[ZeroGravity]

Man, how crushing would it be if they get swept after so much waiting?

Ask Atlanta and Columbus lol