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Saturday, September 30, 2006
Well, first off I would like to be honest and tell you this: I dont really know that much about hockey and the NHL. But I still watch it every once in a while, and know alot of the players, and the season is fast approaching so I thought I would make a preview for the 2006-07 season. I will probably post one division at a time. Enjoy.
Atlantic Division
Henrik Lundqvist is a very proming and young goalie for the Rangers.
1. New York Rangers - The Rangers completely turned it around last season, making it to the playoffs (they lost in the 1st round), when in 2003-04 (the last year the NHL season was played) they went a dismal 27-40. The addition of LW Brendan Shannahan, makes the Rangers an immediate contender, and the former Red Wing should mesh well with superstar RW Jaromir Jagr. Shannahan has been very durable and reliable in his career with the Red Wings and Blues, and leads active players in goals with 598. In goal for New York, is super sophmore, Henrik Lundqvist who led Swedento the 2006 Olympic gold. He should only improve this year. Expect the Rangers to be one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference.
When healthy, Peter Forsberg is an elite Wingman.
2. Philadelphia Flyers - After losing last playoffs to the Sabres in the first round, the Flyers are primed to make another run. If they want that to happen, they have to keep Peter Forsberg healthy. Forsberg has averaged only 57 games a season, the past 9 season, but is one of the best players in the NHL when he is on the ice. At the other Wing is Simon Gagne, who is a great player when Forsberg is p;aying but struggles a bit when hes not. Philadelphia is defiently one of the best offensive teams in the NHL but there shaky defense, might keep them from going far.
Devils Goalie Martin Brodeur might be aging a bit, but he is still one of the best NHL players in the net.
3. New Jersey Devils - The Devils have been one of the most consistent teams in the NHL in recent years (they have reached the postseason in 10 consecutive seasons), but with a new coach and a average offensive attack, New Jersey might be set back a bit this year. No doubt the Devils led by goaltender Martin Brodeur will be a good team, and probably make the playoffs, but with the Rangers and Flyers getting better, don't expect anything huge.
Phenom Sidney Crosby, is one of the few bright spots on the Penguins team.
4. Pittsburgh Penguins - Sure the Penguins own one of the best young players in the NHL (Sidney Crosby) but that dosen't make them a good team. Pittsburgh also has another phenom, in Evgeni Malkin but they can not rely on either Crosby, or Malkin to bring them a postseason berth.The Pens, are basically shaky on all areas of the ice and won't be contending for the division title anytime soon. But the Penguins will most defiently be a team to watch in a couple years.
Islanders goaltender Rick DiPietro will have big things expected from him, as he was signed to a NHL record 15-year, $67.5 million deal.
5. New York Islanders - Stuck in New York state, with the much more popular Devils, and Rangers, it dosen't help that the Islanders cant beat them on the ice either. Even the lone bright spot on the team (goaltender Rick DiPietro), was most likely overpaid. I guess new GM Garth Snow (A former Islanders goalie), didn't learn from the mistake New York's front office made in 2001, in paying Alexei Yashin a foolish 10-year contract. Yashin has not produced as expected, and is one of the most overrated players in the League. Islanders fans, brace for a long year.
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NHL Preview - Atlantic Division
Well, first off I would like to be honest and tell you this: I dont really know that much about hockey and the NHL. But I still watch it every once in a while, and know alot of the players, and the season is fast approaching so I thought I would make a preview for the 2006-07 season. I will probably post one division at a time. Enjoy.
Atlantic Division
Henrik Lundqvist is a very proming and young goalie for the Rangers.
1. New York Rangers - The Rangers completely turned it around last season, making it to the playoffs (they lost in the 1st round), when in 2003-04 (the last year the NHL season was played) they went a dismal 27-40. The addition of LW Brendan Shannahan, makes the Rangers an immediate contender, and the former Red Wing should mesh well with superstar RW Jaromir Jagr. Shannahan has been very durable and reliable in his career with the Red Wings and Blues, and leads active players in goals with 598. In goal for New York, is super sophmore, Henrik Lundqvist who led Swedento the 2006 Olympic gold. He should only improve this year. Expect the Rangers to be one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference.
When healthy, Peter Forsberg is an elite Wingman.
2. Philadelphia Flyers - After losing last playoffs to the Sabres in the first round, the Flyers are primed to make another run. If they want that to happen, they have to keep Peter Forsberg healthy. Forsberg has averaged only 57 games a season, the past 9 season, but is one of the best players in the NHL when he is on the ice. At the other Wing is Simon Gagne, who is a great player when Forsberg is p;aying but struggles a bit when hes not. Philadelphia is defiently one of the best offensive teams in the NHL but there shaky defense, might keep them from going far.
Devils Goalie Martin Brodeur might be aging a bit, but he is still one of the best NHL players in the net.
3. New Jersey Devils - The Devils have been one of the most consistent teams in the NHL in recent years (they have reached the postseason in 10 consecutive seasons), but with a new coach and a average offensive attack, New Jersey might be set back a bit this year. No doubt the Devils led by goaltender Martin Brodeur will be a good team, and probably make the playoffs, but with the Rangers and Flyers getting better, don't expect anything huge.
Phenom Sidney Crosby, is one of the few bright spots on the Penguins team.
4. Pittsburgh Penguins - Sure the Penguins own one of the best young players in the NHL (Sidney Crosby) but that dosen't make them a good team. Pittsburgh also has another phenom, in Evgeni Malkin but they can not rely on either Crosby, or Malkin to bring them a postseason berth.The Pens, are basically shaky on all areas of the ice and won't be contending for the division title anytime soon. But the Penguins will most defiently be a team to watch in a couple years.
Islanders goaltender Rick DiPietro will have big things expected from him, as he was signed to a NHL record 15-year, $67.5 million deal.
5. New York Islanders - Stuck in New York state, with the much more popular Devils, and Rangers, it dosen't help that the Islanders cant beat them on the ice either. Even the lone bright spot on the team (goaltender Rick DiPietro), was most likely overpaid. I guess new GM Garth Snow (A former Islanders goalie), didn't learn from the mistake New York's front office made in 2001, in paying Alexei Yashin a foolish 10-year contract. Yashin has not produced as expected, and is one of the most overrated players in the League. Islanders fans, brace for a long year.
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