NHL 2013

[texasdave]

Chicago 3
St. Louis 0

The beat goes on.

[MikeThierry]

The Blues are maddening to watch. They lost a total of 6 regulation games at home all last year. This year, they've already lost 5 in regulation. I do not understand how this team can look so dominant on the road but look completely soft with no heart at home. So frustrating.

[texasdave]

21 and counting.

[Joseph]

Originally Posted by texasdave

21 and counting.

Was there last night for the wife's birthday. Excellent atmosphere as always, if you are a Chicago fan at least.

Columbus always seems to be that team that creates issues for the Hawks and I wasn't sure the streak would last the night, but thankfully they kicked into gear and got a W in OT.

2 off tying the second longest points streak in NHL history now.

[Tom Servo]

Thought for sure Chicago's streak was ending today. Quite the game.

[Joseph]

Typical Detroit Chicago game. Excellent goal tending on both sides of the ice.

[MikeThierry]

It's pretty much official. The Hawks have made a deal with the devil.

[Joseph]

Originally Posted by MikeThierry

It's pretty much official. The Hawks have made a deal with the devil.

Whatever it takes to win

They are so much fun to watch. They aren't physical in the sense that they smack a lot of people around, but they contest everything, passes, dump ins, shots, doesn't matter as they let the other team have nothing. There's a lot of discipline on the defensive side this season and its nice.

[MikeThierry]

I don't know if any of you saw this but the injury to Marc Staal is horrible. It begs the question: Does the NHL need to institute a visor policy?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2aNif71_y0

[Joseph]

Its something simple that can help reduce these kinds of inuries, so I think the answer has to be yes.

[Tom Servo]

Another exciting Blackhawks game.

[OldRightHander]

Originally Posted by MikeThierry

I don't know if any of you saw this but the injury to Marc Staal is horrible. It begs the question: Does the NHL need to institute a visor policy?

Probably...and I'd also be in favor of a policy against blowing 2 goal third period leads, but that's another topic.

[Joseph]

Originally Posted by Tom Servo

Another exciting Blackhawks game.

Is there any other kind so far this season? Most games have been one goal for much of the time.

[MikeThierry]

Well it's official, the new realignment plan is going through:

http://aol.sportingnews.com/nhl/stor...ern-conference


I hate that Detroit is leaving the West but I see why. With 14 teams being in the West, I wouldn't be shocked if they add two teams in the West through expansion. I wouldn't mind seeing teams in KC and Seattle. Both would fit nice into the realignment plan and both would have instant rivals.

[Tom Servo]

Originally Posted by MikeThierry

Well it's official, the new realignment plan is going through:

http://aol.sportingnews.com/nhl/stor...ern-conference


I hate that Detroit is leaving the West but I see why. With 14 teams being in the West, I wouldn't be shocked if they add two teams in the West through expansion. I wouldn't mind seeing teams in KC and Seattle. Both would fit nice into the realignment plan and both would have instant rivals.

While it would make sense given the new setup, I firmly believe the NHL would be making a big mistake by expanding/relocating in the US as opposed to Canada. Quebec City and Hamilton could both support an NHL team and fill up an arena, and even a second team in Toronto could do good business. Of course, Bettman and NHL probably want a part of the lucrative US TV deals. I think Seattle could work since it is a totally untapped market and has some hockey history, but I see Kansas City struggling to reach 15,000 in attendance with any consistency. At best, they do Nashville Predator type business.