Official NHL 2015-2016 Thread

[zerogravityfat]

Old thread here: https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=41864.0

Now that the draft is over, it is time to start a new thread. What did you think about your team's picks, what are the thoughts for the new season?

[Dark Castle]

Really like th Sharks picks and can't wait for some of young guys, new and old learn and shine, and also confident in the vets DAT JUMBO JOE. Only things the Sharks really need to figure out is goalie situation and get one more piece of Defense we need.

[TheCountOfNYC]

Not getting more for Talbot was awful. Trading Hagelin was even worse. This past season felt like it was the Rangers' year up until they were eliminated. This coming year most definitely isn't.

[gmillerdrake]

Loved how the Blues did nothing to change their current roster. Clearly they're happy fleecing the fans with an entertaining regular season and then dicking off in the playoffs.

Very close to having many free nights which used to be spent watching Blues hockey next season.

[ResultsMayVary]

The Blue Jackets need to get rid of or trade 1-2 (preferably 2-3) roster forwards and need to trade for some defense.

[KevShmev]

Loved how the Blues did nothing to change their current roster. Clearly they're happy fleecing the fans with an entertaining regular season and then dicking off in the playoffs.

Very close to having many free nights which used to be spent watching Blues hockey next season.

That pretty much sums up the current St. Louis Blues regime.  They aren't getting a dime from me any time soon.

[TAC]

They could've done what the Bruins did which is..well... I'm not sure WTF they did!

[King Postwhore]

They could've done what the Bruins did which is..well... I'm not sure WTF they did!

All of N.E. was ok until they used the picks instead of making a trade.  Then were we all WTF.

[Nick]

They could've done what the Bruins did which is..well... I'm not sure WTF they did!

All of N.E. was ok until they used the picks instead of making a trade.  Then were we all WTF.

The only puzzling part to me is what picks they made. Two of the guys were ranked way below when they were picked. Surely they could have traded at least one of those picks back and got an extra selection.

[LudwigVan]

I'm happy with what the Isles did, going from having 0 picks in the 1st round to 2. Picked up 2 nice forward prospects in exchange for a young Dman who wasn't developing quite the way they'd hoped.

[LieLowTheWantedMan]

They could've done what the Bruins did which is..well... I'm not sure WTF they did!

All of N.E. was ok until they used the picks instead of making a trade.  Then were we all WTF.

Eh IMO there was nothing that possibly could have been done to make the Hamilton trade worthwhile. The Lucic trade was a pretty good trade though.

[Nick]

If you're gonna start a new thread, at least do it right.

[Nick]

We're finally rid of Zac Rinaldo, and he went to Boston, and we got a 3rd round pick?

BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

LOLBruins

[LieLowTheWantedMan]

We're finally rid of Zac Rinaldo, and he went to Boston, and we got a 3rd round pick?

BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

LOLBruins

Yeah, wtf Sweeney. Well I guess now I have nothing to hate about Philly anymore.

[TAC]

Bruins 

Zac Rinaldo sucks. Seriously.

[King Postwhore]

Like you can't go out and find a Shaun Thornton like player for $900,000 and not give up a pick.  WTFlagnar.

[Destiny Of Chaos]

Help me pick a team. Love hockey and want to get behind a team like I do the Orioles and Ravens. K thanx.

[LudwigVan]

I assume you're in the Maryland area. Washington Capitals? I know you like football, and Alex Ovechkin plays like a fullback on skates and is supremely popular. Probably the best shot in the league. Other standouts on that team are their goalie Braden Holtby (so cool) and their Swedish playmaking centerman Nicklas Backstrom (who I'm sure you've seen in all those geico commercials ).

[LieLowTheWantedMan]

Yeah I'd go for the Caps. Ovechkin is probably my favourite non-Hab and is one of the best goal scorers in the history of the game. Backstrom is one of the best playmakers in the league and Holtby is a very solid goalie who is kind of underrated.

[TAC]

I thought the Caps were the only team in the East capable of winning the Cup. Can't believe they lost to the Rangers. I was shocked.

While I was late to the Carey Price party, I am all in on Braden Holtby.

As much as I love Bergeron, the Selke should've gone to Toews (sp?).
And Karlsson getting the Norris?? What are we doing here? He doesn't even know what defense is!

[LieLowTheWantedMan]

Karlsson was a shoe-in this year IMO. He was dominant. And I actually agree with Bergeron getting it.

Also, Bruins just traded Jones for a 1st and Sean Kuraly. Actually a really good trade for them, just for the 1st alone.

[Dark Castle]

Amazing pick up by Doug Wilson, with our 1st round pick gone now I feel like DW is going all in and hopefully that translates into getting Franson and/or Sekera to round things off

[TAC]

Yeah, finally a decent move by Sweeney. Of course it's another move that doesn't help the team THIS year, but basically now we have two Firsts for Lucic plus Colin Miller.

[millahh]

Sooo....  Mike Richards.  WTF?

[TAC]

Hamilton signs with Flames for 6 years 34.5 mil?? WTF Sweeney??

Hearing the B's wouldn't go past 6 million, but 6 @ 5.75 seems about right. Can't believe the Bruins couldn't do that. Unless of course the player wanted out.

From Darren Dreger:
"Bruins made offers on 4-5-6 year terms. Best offer to Hamilton was 6 years at $5.5 average. Obviously both sides believed change was best. "

[LieLowTheWantedMan]

Funny thing though. The Kings traded Jones to Boston because they didn't want him to remain in the West. Now not only is he in the West, he's even in their division.

EDIT: Wow, that Saad trade. This off-season is off to quite a start.

EDIT 2: And now Bieksa. Daaaamn.

[Dark Castle]

Reports are stating the Sharks are attempting to circle in on Franson from the Predators.
PLSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

[gmillerdrake]

The longest tenured Blue....until recently being told he wouldn't be offered a new contract.....Barrett Jackman, has signed a two year deal with Nashville. That'll be neat to watch those games between the two....hopefully the Blues do something to entice me to actually watch a game next year though...so I can see those games.

[Dark Castle]

Sharks signed Paul Martin. Mmm

Sharks are looking good

[TAC]

B's get Belesky 5 @ 19. Good deal.

Trade Reilly Smith and Savard's contract to Florida for Jimmy Hayes.

Nice!


And happy to see Gregory Campbell get 2 @ 3mil with Columbus. One of the classiest guys to come through here.

[King Postwhore]

5 for 19 is good value and I am so glad they got rid of Mr. Softy Smith.

[Dark Castle]

Rumors are saying that the Sharks are still aggressive about Franson.

If that were to happen, I'd have to donate my shorts to a sperm bank. Sharks already looking really good but if they somehow got Franson as well... well jesus.

[jingle.boy]

Buh bye Phil.  I think he's gonna do great in Pitt.  I think he'll be like Kane in Chicago.  He doesn't HAVE to be the best guy on the team, but just might end up being the best (offensive) player on the team.  Hopefully these kids we get turn out alright.

[TAC]

Did they get enough, Chad?

[Nick]

Did they get enough, Chad?

Toronto got hosed in that deal. Perhaps at even money it would have been fair, but with 15% being held by Toronto... not a good deal on their end.