OFFICIAL HOCKEY THREAD: NHL, KHL, NCAA, IIHL

[doublejs07]

Yeah....I heard about some of the depression issues as well. So sad.

Here are some my favorite scraps...keep in mind that Rypien is 5'11" 180

Stortini 6'4" 220


May 6'1" 220


Valabik 6'7" 245


Janssen 6'0" 210


Neil 6'1" 212


Brookbank 6'1" 200


Stortini again...


Tollefsen 6'2" 211


Damn, he was fun to watch....

again, RIP.

 

[frenchblue23]

Originally Posted by frink85

Originally Posted by Newbs24

Whats the deal with Shea Weber? Did he sign a deal yet or will he be an UFA? Hoping for the latter because with Lids more than likely gne after the Wings win the cup this year, he will retire and they need a replacement.

went to arb, got 7.5 mil. maybe next year

speaking of d-men, any updates on Doughty? ...french?

None.   I keep hearing they are working a huge deal but it's hearsay. I do believe they made a verbal agreement, but are far apart on that now.  

 

[sosly]

Jets, Flames, Oilers got updated ratings for HF. Hopefully by the end of the month, most of the teams will be up.

Klefbom got a 8.0c rating siccck. Oilers always get the nicer ratings

, also sad that Zach Yuen got 6.0 rating. I swears dude is gonna be a threat on both ends in the near future at D, quote me on that


also Drury retired, not sure if someone posted that already

 

[cquan05]

Originally Posted by sosly

also sad that Zach Yuen got 6.0 rating. I swears dude is gonna be a threat on both ends in the near future at D, quote me on that

That 6.0 rating is very accurate, he'll be a solid d-man in the league but I can't see him being a "point producer" once he gets to the L. He's very responsible in his own end and I kinda see him being a Lidstrom-esque player minus the points that Lidstrom put up. Great stay at home type who can make that first pass as well as having the ability to take it himself with his speed etc.

 

[cquan05]

 

[winged wheel]

Originally Posted by Newbs24

Hoping for the latter because with Lids more than likely gne after the Wings win the cup this year, he will retire and they need a replacement.

Loving the enthusiasm Newbs

 

[DeadsetAce]

Originally Posted by cquan05

 

[winged wheel]

Anyone looking forward to EA NHL 12? I am liking the addition of NHL Legends 

 

[jewseejay]

DeadsetAce wrote:

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Originally Posted by cquan05

 

[hawkflight6]

at that shoot out goal

Ya, I'm looking forward to NHL 12, should be fun to play as the Legends and the Jets

 

[sosly]

For some reason I thought that said "Devin Aromashodu" and was like wow didn't know he played hockey. Goal is sick though- too fancy

When I first saw NHL 12, I thought it looked so outrageous. Goalies flying everywhere, didn't look right lol. But the graphics all the same from all the other NHL games + new tweaks right? Im still on NHL 10 + NHL 10 REMIX rosters

 

[doublejs07]

Originally Posted by sosly

For some reason I thought that said "Devin Aromashodu" and was like wow didn't know he played hockey. Goal is sick though- too fancy

When I first saw NHL 12, I thought it looked so outrageous. Goalies flying everywhere, didn't look right lol. But the graphics all the same from all the other NHL games + new tweaks right? Im still on NHL 10 + NHL 10 REMIX rosters

NHL 12 is gonna be pretty cool....

Players can now run goalies (penalty, of course)...and goalies can now fight.  Also, the Winter Classic is in the game. 

EA does a hell of a job w. the NHL franchise.  This is a MUST cop. 

 

[physicx]

if theres one thing EA does right, its def nhl. pre-order boyyyyy

sosly, is klefbom ceiling really an 8.0? thats awfully generous. i know alot of people were calling him the steal of the 1st rd (its still larsson at 4 imo, or even couturier at

front page of the paper yesterday was about oiler fans being pissed that HNIC was broadcasting only 11 games this season. i dont care tbh

 

[winged wheel]

Originally Posted by Physicx

if theres one thing EA does right, its def nhl. pre-order boyyyyy

What type of incentives do they offer for pre-order?

 

[Bad Religion]

NHL 12 on PS3. 

 Might get it for 360 too.
WW, here's what Gamestops offering. I dont know if anyone else will be doing preorder bonuses...

Bauer Boost Pack 
Pre-order NHL 12 and receive the GameStop exclusive Bauer Boost Pack! 

Bauer Boost Pack: Enhance your Be a Pro and EA SPORTS Hockey League character. Give your player that extra edge to cement yourself in NHL history of being one of the greatest. 

Online Customers: A code and download instructions will be provided to the customer when the game releases. 

Store/In-Store Pickup Customers: A pre-order card containing a code and instructions will be available at time of game release

 

[DeadsetAce]

rewatching game 2 of the bruins flyers series. JVR in that game was out of his mind!

 

[sosly]

Ah not bad then. kinda wish 2K got a chance but they got that NBA Live/Elite treatment 

.  I've always liked how the presentation looked, the player models though

and yeah Klefbom was surprising, but he was #2 defender in Europe right?
also looks like that semi-Knicks looking jersey for the Islanders is a go.

although most of you guys are

 

[frenchblue23]

Originally Posted by sosly


also looks like that semi-Knicks looking jersey for the Islanders is a go.

although most of you guys are

It's not so horrible, I just think they could have executed it better.  
The final version looks slightly better than the prototype leaked jersey though.... 

 

[physicx]

larsson gets a 9.0C on hockeys future

 

[DeadsetAce]

Originally Posted by FrenchBlue23

Originally Posted by sosly


also looks like that semi-Knicks looking jersey for the Islanders is a go.

although most of you guys are

It's not so horrible, I just think they could have executed it better.  
The final version looks slightly better than the prototype leaked jersey though.... 

those look *$%+!@% stupid

sorry, i just think roller hockey summer league when i see those

 

[philballa09]

imma cosign. EA and NHL is hands down the best. they actually listen to the people in terms of adding and fixing stuff to the game.

even tho i love their NCAA football. they don't listen to their supposedly suggestion box.

EA are still @!!$% for destroying the college basketball series.

 

[addictedtofreshkicks]

That Islanders jersey is ++%!!$! hysterical

 

[sosly]

Yeah Devils definitely got a steal. Devils D will be very good in the future if those guys even live up to 70% of their potential. Dislike the Devils for drafting Tedenby, Flames were going to draft that guy. I feel Nemisz is just going to be a good physical body, checks, PKer but that's it

 

[frenchblue23]

I'm liking the new Maple Leafs 3rd for next season 

As well as the OG Sens jerseys 

 

[frenchblue23]

Kings were called "Philly West" at the beginning of summer, now ..... "Oilers South"  

Ethan Moreau is a King officially.  I don't know how much he has left, but seems like a great locker room guy.