With the 2011 Winter Classic quickly approaching and the 2012 teams being announced in the next few months, I thought it would be fun to try and predict which teams they are going to select.
In my opinion, I think that the Rangers are a lock for it. I also think that they are going to still leave the Canadian teams out of it.
My guesses are:
Rangers vs. Blues
Rangers vs. Islanders
Rangers vs. Detroit
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Posted 12 December 2010 - 09:29 AM
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Posted 12 December 2010 - 09:37 AM
With the 2011 Winter Classic quickly approaching and the 2012 teams being announced in the next few months, I thought it would be fun to try and predict which teams they are going to select.
In my opinion, I think that the Rangers are a lock for it. I also think that they are going to still leave the Canadian teams out of it.
My guesses are:
Rangers vs. Blues
Rangers vs. Islanders
Rangers vs. Detroit
Hmm.. Is there any reason you think the Rangers are a lock for it? Or just a feeling?
I do agree that they likely keep Canadian teams out since they may contginue with the Heritage classic thing in Feb.
I could however see Rangers/Islanders or Rangers/Devils. I definitely think its better for them to put division rivals against each other in these to make it a bit more interesting and take the exhibition feel out of it.
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Posted 12 December 2010 - 09:55 AM
Pens and somebody. I mean, would anyone really be surprised?
Pens and Caps Rematch!?
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Posted 12 December 2010 - 10:04 AM
Crosby vs. AIDS
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Posted 12 December 2010 - 10:07 AM
Rangers Vs Islanders at Yankee stadiam is the talk here in NY
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Posted 12 December 2010 - 10:10 AM
Pens and Caps Rematch!?
As long as it sells.
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Posted 12 December 2010 - 10:26 AM
I am not even breathing right now. That was SO funny!!!Crosby vs. AIDS
I was gonna say Pittsburgh and somebody. I can tell we're all on the same page. I'd like to see the Rangers though, that'd be cool.
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Posted 12 December 2010 - 11:04 AM
Toronto vs St. Louis
Toronto vs NY Rangers
NY Rangers vs NY Islanders
Toronto vs Boston
NY Rangers vs Boston
Ottawa vs NY Rangers
Hartford vs Quebec City
Toronto vs NY Rangers
NY Rangers vs NY Islanders
Toronto vs Boston
NY Rangers vs Boston
Ottawa vs NY Rangers
Hartford vs Quebec City
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Posted 12 December 2010 - 11:05 AM
Penguins vs. Penguins
Crosby will be cloned over the off-season so that he can captain both teams.
Crosby will be cloned over the off-season so that he can captain both teams.
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Posted 12 December 2010 - 11:08 AM
Penguins vs. Penguins
Crosby will be cloned over the off-season so that he can captain both teams.
You know, I was thinking something interesting yesterday. What would the league do if Crosby got injured before the Winter Classic?
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Posted 12 December 2010 - 12:37 PM
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Posted 12 December 2010 - 12:40 PM
Detroit vs Toronto at Comerica Park.
not a prediction..just what I would like to see..
not a prediction..just what I would like to see..
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Posted 12 December 2010 - 12:47 PM
I want to see an original 6 matchup. Right now I don't think any rivalries match the intensity of those.
Since the league seems to hate advertising Canadian teams, we won't see a Toronto/Montreal vs. Detroit, sadly.
I'd love to see NYR take on Detroit as well.
But who are we kidding? Only the Pens get repeat appearances.
Since the league seems to hate advertising Canadian teams, we won't see a Toronto/Montreal vs. Detroit, sadly.
I'd love to see NYR take on Detroit as well.
But who are we kidding? Only the Pens get repeat appearances.
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Posted 12 December 2010 - 12:50 PM
The Comerica Park idea is nice.
Here's who I'd kind of like as opponents:
Worshington - Battle of skills
Philadelphia - Battle of wills/styles
St. Louis - Who knows how good their record would be if they still had Oshie? I imagine them as even better than they are this year. It's a rivalry kind of game for sure and it would be quite the battle for points.
Vancouver - Euro Twins versus Sedin Twins always entertaining as far as skill and competitiveness goes.
Here's who I'd kind of like as opponents:
Worshington - Battle of skills
Philadelphia - Battle of wills/styles
St. Louis - Who knows how good their record would be if they still had Oshie? I imagine them as even better than they are this year. It's a rivalry kind of game for sure and it would be quite the battle for points.
Vancouver - Euro Twins versus Sedin Twins always entertaining as far as skill and competitiveness goes.
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Posted 12 December 2010 - 12:52 PM
Pens vs. NHL All Stars
This would be an annual game in lieu of the All Star Game.
This would be an annual game in lieu of the All Star Game.
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Posted 12 December 2010 - 12:59 PM
I think the League needs to go to 2 west teams again. The last two games have been east teams so I'm thinking something along the lines of Maybe LA, Minnasota, or Colorado. I think one of those 3 all have a great chance of being involved. Out of all the east teams I can think of many others besides the Rangers that would be involved without having to repeats and I think that it will really start to piss GM's and Owners off if it goes to the east again with another team getting a second shot.
It should be two west teams and the NHL will piss a lot of people off if it doesn't go out west, and Yes keep Canada out of it, they have there Heritage game.
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It should be two west teams and the NHL will piss a lot of people off if it doesn't go out west, and Yes keep Canada out of it, they have there Heritage game.
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Posted 12 December 2010 - 01:14 PM
While I don't expect it, it would not shock me and I will be doing plenty of forehead smacks if Pittsburgh is even considered again.
New York Rangers vs. New Jersey Devils or New York Islanders
Done.
(Yes, I get that the Devils and Islanders don't exactly bring in the ratings, I'm leaning more towards the rivalry aspect)
New York Rangers vs. New Jersey Devils or New York Islanders
Done.
(Yes, I get that the Devils and Islanders don't exactly bring in the ratings, I'm leaning more towards the rivalry aspect)
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Posted 12 December 2010 - 01:14 PM
Penguins vs Panthers Landshark Stadium
Penguins vs Thrashers UGA Stadium/Bobby Dodd Stadium/Turner Field
Penguins vs Predators LP Field
Penguins vs Blues Busch Stadium
Penguins vs Kings LA Coliseum
Penguins vs Blackhawks Soldier Field
Penguins vs Hurricanes Carter Finley Stadium
on a serious note
Rangers-Islanders Yankees Stadium
Rangers-Red Wings Meadowlands
Penguins vs Thrashers UGA Stadium/Bobby Dodd Stadium/Turner Field
Penguins vs Predators LP Field
Penguins vs Blues Busch Stadium
Penguins vs Kings LA Coliseum
Penguins vs Blackhawks Soldier Field
Penguins vs Hurricanes Carter Finley Stadium
on a serious note
Rangers-Islanders Yankees Stadium
Rangers-Red Wings Meadowlands
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Posted 12 December 2010 - 01:46 PM
How about a Panthers vs. Lightning game for the battle of Florida?
I'm sure NBC would love that s***.
I'm sure NBC would love that s***.
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