Eklund picks us to be 14th in the East....

I guess he doesn't believe in all the Sutter hype. :D

EASTERN CONFERENCE
1. Buffalo
2. Pittsburgh
3. Washington
4. Ottawa
5. Philadelphia
6. Toronto
7. NY Rangers
8. Montreal
9. Boston
10. Florida
11. Tampa
12. NY Islanders
13. Carolina
14. New Jersey
15. Atlanta

Buffalo at #1??

swell

He has the Islanders above us....that just proves his STUPIDITY!

Since I have been deadly accurate over the last two seasons, you can pretty much etch these into your wall at home. Nothing is written in stone....(But plenty can be written in Dry Wall)


Have ya? ******...

Devils 14th, Rangers 7th, Flyers.... 5th hahahahaah. Eklund isn't a homer :sarcasm:

You notice how he picked his Flyers 5th. However, I will give him credit for having the "cough" to go with the Caps has number 3 in the east.

Eklund is pretty much the dumbest person involved in hockey. Maybe we're going to finish 14th because we traded Elias for Ohlund.

Well, no need to support the Devils this year then. It's over. The failure is a fact....Eklund said so. If Eklund says it's so then it must be the truth.









:sarcasm:

I'm surprised he didn't pick the Flyers to win the division.

Meh, this Ottawa Senators fan isn't duped by the departure of Gomez.

You guys are significant competition for years to come.

You notice how he picked his Flyers 5th. However, I will give him credit for having the "cough" to go with the Caps has number 3 in the east.

I'm picking the Caps to make the playoffs at least, maybe even win a round, I think they've got a much better team this season and Kolzig is due to have a stellar year.

Anyways, anyone know where Eck picked the Flyers last year? ;)

I'm picking the Caps to make the playoffs at least, maybe even win a round, I think they've got a much better team this season and Kolzig is due to have a stellar year.

Anyways, anyone know where Eck picked the Flyers last year? ;)

probably not dead ****ing last :biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh:


If we do have a bad season, we still probably won't be 14th

Asking Eklund to predict the Eastern Conference is like polling the country of Pakistan to predict the Norris trophy winner.

Despite his enthusiasm, he has always exhibited he has absolutely NO hockey sense.

wonder what his reasoning is to put the Caps over the Senators? Does he have a magic crystal ball?

I know the Caps got better, but better than the #1 of last season?
Sabres lost 2 of their very good players, and he still expect them to be #1?

He even has the Candiens and the Bruins ahead of us, shouldn't they be on the bottom of the list somewhere?

I'm sorry, the Caps will be improved but they will not be 3rd in the East. I thought Burnside was an idiot seeing him put the Caps 8th and us 9th, but then I saw this from Eklund. Boston ahead of us? Are you kidding me?

Next year he should just draw teams from the hat or maybe he does that already.

I guess he doesn't believe in all the Sutter hype. :D

EASTERN CONFERENCE
1. Buffalo
2. Pittsburgh
3. Washington
4. Ottawa
5. Philadelphia
6. Toronto
7. NY Rangers
8. Montreal
9. Boston
10. Florida
11. Tampa
12. NY Islanders
13. Carolina
14. New Jersey
15. Atlanta

Oh please...Eklund was born during low tide in the gene pool. The guy is a absolute buffoon when it comes to his knowledge & contacts!!!

What a terrible list. Carolina, New Jersey and Atlanta at the bottom? What a joke.

I'm sorry, the Caps will be improved but they will not be 3rd in the East. I thought Burnside was an idiot seeing him put the Caps 8th and us 9th, but then I saw this from Eklund. Boston ahead of us? Are you kidding me?

Next year he should just draw teams from the hat or maybe he does that already.

Well, if he's picking them based on the playoff format, they'd have to be third,
even if they were really ninth, if they're the best of the Southeast.

But I don't think I want to give him that much credit.

Whoever said he was a cheerleader who has no clue, is pretty much correct.

14th is a little strong. I'm not that high on them but would still put them somewhere in the 5-8 range, until the prove otherwise.

IMO, the East is wide open, wide open enough that ranking them 1 through 15
is just idiotic anyway, there's no chance for you to look good.

This was the moron's list from last year :

Team (Actual finish) Off by
1. Buffalo (1) 0
2. Carolina (11) -9
3. Philadelphia (15) -12
4. Ottawa (4) 0
5. Tampa Bay (7) -2
6. NY Rangers (6) 0
7. Toronto (9) -3
8. Boston (13) -5
9. Pittsburgh (5) +4
10. New Jersey (2) +5
11. Montreal (10) -1
12. Florida (12) 0
13. Washington (14) +1
14. NY Islanders (8) -6
15. Alanta (3) -12


The only use for his list is as a dartbard, thats about as accurate.

Look at his list, he had only 4 right guesses out of 15, and 3 close guesses. The rest were way off.

consider the source(s) this philly homer gets way too much attention. He'll be saying, darnit to heck, if there wasn't all these injuries. Ekland saying we'll be in 14th place is $$$ in the bank. This means we'll inthe top 5.

FYI and chuckles, the Swami and site traffic driver known as Ek picked the Flyers to finish first last year, I believe. I love how everyone sleeps on the Devs. With our new size, aggressiveness, and infusion of young talent, we're taking the division again this year. And you can spackle that onto your drywall.

This was the moron's list from last year :

The only use for his list is as a dartbard, thats about as accurate.

I guess he still hasn't gotten over the Stevens hit on Lindros or the Elias winning goal in that same game, because he shows no love for our Devils. :(

This was the moron's list from last year :

The only use for his list is as a dartbard, thats about as accurate.

Only 4 of his 8 made the playoffs, that's pretty bad, considering Buffalo and
Ottawa were pretty much gimmies.

That list is quite possibly the wort projection I've ever seen.

i dont care, he's an *******. I never read his stuff or do I care too. He doesnt know anything about hockey.

Heres the best part of his prediction from last year :


3. Philadelphia: This is a team that will win what may be the weakest division in hockey. (at least one of the worst two) Were the Flyers in the west they wouldn’t be in the playoffs in my opinion. Huge leadership and grit issues are hanging around this team. And Nittymaki, although he looked healthy today in practice, is a question mark. Robert Esche is a number one as well, but neither of these guys are going to be strong platoon goalies. Jeff Carter is a guy to watch. I predict he could lead this team in scoring. IF Foppa is as healthy as he looks, and he is skating much better in camp than I saw him all last year, and IF one of the goalies is healthy enough to establish himself as a bona fide #1, then the Flyers win the division and finish #3.


Our weak Division as he put it, had 4 teams out of 5 make the playoffs. The only team that sucked was his team.

that entire list is so terrible

he must have been yelling "next up TORONTO" while watching a flock of geese fly over then counting the turds on the ground to estimate their order of finish... it would be more accurate than this list...

if i never hear the name Eklund again, that will be fine by me...

Looks like another year of being under estimated. Wouldn't have it any other way.

haha what else is new? we are never gunna get any credit, you would think that the consistent success we have had might change minds, but oh no we lost gomez and raffi!!!!! our devils are done:shakehead i predict anywhere from 2nd seed to 6th in the east, not first because i do think that the sens will win this conference.

Eklund's true identity revealed:

http://blog.sportscolumn.com/images/storyimages/maggie.jpg

Well, if his standings predictions are anything like his trade predictions it looks like we'll be winning the division yet again.

I actually enjoy the fact that people are underestimating us.

I'm picking the Caps to make the playoffs at least, maybe even win a round, I think they've got a much better team this season and Kolzig is due to have a stellar year.

Anyways, anyone know where Eck picked the Flyers last year? ;)

Last year he picked the flyers to win the division and picked us to come in 11th.

People still read him?

Well, no need to support the Devils this year then. It's over. The failure is a fact....Eklund said so. If Eklund says it's so then it must be the truth. :sarcasm:


Can't wait for the June Draft. :sarcasm:

Didn't he claim a few months ago Brodeur was thinking of retiring?

Didn't he claim a few months ago Brodeur was thinking of retiring?

Yeah he did.

Marty was obviously lying when he told reporters the other day that he wants to play as long as he can.

I think I'm going to call into XM and give it to him...worst list ever.

I'm not taking this seriously till it at least gets an e3. Then I'll start worrying.

Until Brodeur retires, I don't see the Devils dropping out of the playoffs.

I guess he doesn't believe in all the Sutter hype. :D

EASTERN CONFERENCE
1. Buffalo
2. Pittsburgh
3. Washington
4. Ottawa
5. Philadelphia
6. Toronto
7. NY Rangers
8. Montreal
9. Boston
10. Florida
11. Tampa
12. NY Islanders
13. Carolina
14. New Jersey
15. Atlanta

to start NYI and Montreal look worse on paper than last year and Toronto looks slightly better with a goalie upgrade. Rangers have the same D and most likely the same system. i agree Atlanta will stink, and Tampa has the same set of goalies. Carolina has almost the exact same team though i feel they will improve but not better than us at this point.

So in my opinion right there we are in the 8th spot. I feel as though we will finish around the 6-8 range and battle Florida, Washington, and Boston for the 6-8 range.

Eklund is a silly goose

That list is quite possibly the wort projection I've ever seen.

It was created just for shock value. And it has worked.

People still read him?

Unfortunately, yes.

i play football pick'em with some friends of mine. One of the BEST ways to play it is to see who this one guy picks and choose the exact opposite. Eklund is just about on par with him.


I dont care WHO leaves, you have a system in place and you have brodeur. No way you are finishing 14th.

Hey at least that means we'll have a chance at either Stamkos or Doughty.

..but seriously it looks like he mixed up his favorite teams with his predictions.

Would be nice if he wasn't a Flyers fan, he's very embarassing.

Why people read him anymore? It's gotta be purely for entertainment. Seeing what rediclous thing he will say next has to be some of the allure. That's the only way I can rationalize it.

Eklund picking us 14th pretty much guarentees us another division crown.

What an absolute clown...anyone else beginning to think he writes for comedy?

Didn't he claim a few months ago Brodeur was thinking of retiring?

hmmm, i think you may be on to something. Eklund probably still believes Brodeur is retiring before the season starts. Then 14th place makes sense, right? Oh yeah and Elias for Ohlund and Parise to Edmonton for prospects.

One of the Toronto Maple Leaf regular posters has an amusing tagline cheering for his team to finish 14th in the East. Could easily be the joke that keeps on giving all season long for Devils fans. Last season it was Kevin Greenstein calling for the demise of the Devils early on.

Montreal, Boston, and Florida all finishing ahead of New Jersey?! Oops!!!!

Wow what an idiot. This guy should be taken off the internet. The lowest I can see we finishing this year is 6th.

What a weird list... I mean, you never know what is going to happen during the season, but having that Isles ahead of the Devils before the season even starts should be some sort of crime against nature.

thats the worst team picks i ve ever seen

I'm not taking this seriously till it at least gets an e3. Then I'll start worrying.

:biglaugh:

no doubt...

Him being a big Philly fan, I think it's more wishful thinking on his part.

"I hope that Lou, Sutter and the Devils finish close to dead last like we did last season. And wouldn't be great if we even finished ahead of the Rangers and shut all those obnoxious Ranger fans up who think they're going to win the cup.”

Yea, that's probably what happened as he was putting the list together. And remember Ranger fans, it was Eklund who called you obnoxious not me.

What an idiot...you could put Lowell on the ice with Brody in net and still not drop to 14th.

"I hope that Lou, Sutter and the Devils finish close to dead last like we did last season. And wouldn't be great if we even finished ahead of the Rangers and shut all those obnoxious Ranger fans up who think they're going to win the cup.”


I have nothing wrong with the latter half of that statement. :D

What an idiot...you could put Lowell on the ice with Brody in net and still not drop to 14th.

Yeah, but the Devils would have to win every game 1-0.

Yeah, but the Devils would have to win every game 1-0.

Uh, except now they have a coach who's pushing offense and puck possession and still have guys like Elias, Gionta and Parise who can put the puck in the net.

Clearly you haven't done your homework on how dangerous the Devils can be this year both offensively and defensively with Brodeur still in net.

As I've predicted, I have them finishing 2nd in the East behind Pittsburgh with the Rangers about 2 or 3 points behind them (mainly due to early season struggles).

Would be nice to see the Devils finish 4th and the Rangers 5th. See a little bit of a rematch from 2006! :handclap:

Uh, except now they have a coach who's pushing offense and puck possession and still have guys like Elias, Gionta and Parise who can put the puck in the net.

Clearly you haven't done your homework on how dangerous the Devils can be this year both offensively and defensively with Brodeur still in net.

As I've predicted, I have them finishing 2nd in the East behind Pittsburgh with the Rangers about 2 or 3 points behind them (mainly due to early season struggles).

Would be nice to see the Devils finish 4th and the Rangers 5th. See a little bit of a rematch from 2006! :handclap:
They were saying that the Devils could win with Lowell's roster playing in front of Marty.

The way I look at it, if the Devils can win the Atlantic Division the offseason after losing both Scott Stevens and Scott Niedermayer, not having Patrik Elias for half the season, and having their coach resign halfway through the season, I think they'll be able to handle the "adversity" of losing Gomez and Rafalski in the same offseason. They've been through worse...

Here's how eerily "deadly accurate" Eklund's predictions about the Eastern Conference have been, particularly the Atlantic Division.

2005 ("How it Will Be-100% Guaranteed")
Flyers (3rd), Pens (7th), Rags (10th), Isles (12th), Devils (13th)

http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=122


2006 ("The Battle Back East")
Flyers (3rd), Rags (6th), Pens (9th), Devils (10th), Isles (14th)

http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=3058


2007
Pens (2nd), Flyers (5th), Rags (7th), Isles (12th), Devils (14th)

http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=9666


Were tears streaming down his face when he decided the not to pick the Flyers to win the division the third year in a row?

Is he aware that the Devils haven't finished dead last in their division since the late 1980s?

I included the links in case you'd like to see what else he got wrong, which is needless to say a whole lot.

I love what he wrote before last year...

"Take away Brodeur, and the Devils have issues"

Well, no **** Sherlock.:shakehead

washington at 3?

I'd be estatic if I were a Devils fan because if Eklund is saying you guys are finishing 14th in the conference it probably means you'll actually finish from 2nd to 4th this season.

However, on the flip side of that argument I'm a Pens fan, and that means we'll probably end up 14th. Stupid Eklund.

I love what he wrote before last year...

"Take away Brodeur, and the Devils have issues"

Well, no **** Sherlock.:shakeheadEklund is so amazing. :help:

Here's how eerily "deadly accurate" Eklund's predictions about the Eastern Conference have been, particularly the Atlantic Division.

2005 ("How it Will Be-100% Guaranteed")
Flyers (3rd), Pens (7th), Rags (10th), Isles (12th), Devils (13th)

http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=122


2006 ("The Battle Back East")
Flyers (3rd), Rags (6th), Pens (9th), Devils (10th), Isles (14th)

http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=3058


2007
Pens (2nd), Flyers (5th), Rags (7th), Isles (12th), Devils (14th)

http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=9666


Were tears streaming down his face when he decided the not to pick the Flyers to win the division the third year in a row?

Is he aware that the Devils haven't finished dead last in their division since the late 1980s?

I included the links in case you'd like to see what else he got wrong, which is needless to say a whole lot.

Wow...what an assclown.

Even the biggest of Devils haters would have a tough time picking them to finish 10th or worse for each of the past 3 seasons.

I'm sure he didn't pick the Flyers to win the division this year so he could point to it as an example of not being a homer.

I don't know why you guys are still visiting that tard's website. I find it mind boggling that some Devils fans actually PAY to read his garbage. Stop giving him hits and he'll slowly disappear.

Him being a big Philly fan, I think it's more wishful thinking on his part.

"I hope that Lou, Sutter and the Devils finish close to dead last like we did last season. And wouldn't be great if we even finished ahead of the Rangers and shut all those obnoxious Ranger fans up who think they're going to win the cup.”

Yea, that's probably what happened as he was putting the list together. And remember Ranger fans, it was Eklund who called you obnoxious not me.

so many people are painting NYR fans as if they've started making plans for a parade come June when if anyone reads what the majority of NYR state this certainly isn't the case.

Do most believe we are amoung the 5-6 teams that can be considered one of the legit contenders, sure, but not many at all are fool enough to award anything in September,especially with alot of new faces that may need time to gel.

In a 30 team NHL with the amount of parity that exists today in the NHL only a fool would feel any team is a lock for the Cup.

All you can ask for is for management puts together a team that is amoung the handful of teams with the proper pieces for a deep playoff run and then you see how the chips fall come April-May-June.

As for Eklund he is so clueless and a homer on top that it's embaressing

so many people are painting NYR fans as if they've started making plans for a parade come June when if anyone reads what the majority of NYR state this certainly isn't the case.

Do most believe we are amoung the 5-6 teams that can be considered one of the legit contenders, sure, but not many at all are fool enough to award anything in September,especially with alot of new faces that may need time to gel.

In a 30 team NHL with the amount of parity that exists today in the NHL only a fool would feel any team is a lock for the Cup.

All you can ask for is for management puts together a team that is amoung the handful of teams with the proper pieces for a deep playoff run and then you see how the chips fall come April-May-June.

As for Eklund he is so clueless and a homer on top that it's embaressing

I was only kidding. And I just think that the guy is a big Flyer fan who dislikes the Devils and Rangers.

I was only kidding. And I just think that the guy is a big Flyer fan who dislikes the Devils and Rangers.

I know you weren't saying it but it is definetely a generally accepting feeling out there that most NYR fans are chest-thumping and have awarded themselves the cup this year which if you read our boards you'll see 95% are smart enough to know that in a 30 team league anyone who annoints cup winners in September needs their head examined.

B/w all the parity and the variables that happen over the course of an 82 game season with things like injuries and trades you never know where you're team may wind up.

Of course there has been a ton of Ranger hype due to the 2 big UFA signings but while those signings have gotten alot excited it's adding those 2 pieces to what was already here and how they may fit in that has people jacked but there is no doubt the media is overhyping us to start the season.

I haven't even picked us to win the division this year but I do think we'll be amoung the top 6-7 teams that have the best chance to do significant damage once the playoffs roll around next year and that's all you can ask of your team.

14th. That's sound about right. :sarcasm:

No but in all honesty Eklund has the brain capacity of a pea. Unless he's Tom Cruise, I wouldn't trust any of his predictions. Ever.

If most fans aren't doing that, then why is it generally accepted?

because of all the media hype about the teams and it's signings this summer in signing 2 of the top 3 UFA's available.

Lots of your fellow Devil fans venture over to our board and can attest to the fact that the majority of NYR fans are not awarding the team anything at this point in time.

Eklund is pissed cuz the last "source" he had in the Devils organization was given a pair of cement boots by Lou himself... It happened on that Devils annual "river cruise" if ya know what I mean.

He has the Islanders above us....that just proves his STUPIDITY!


I'm an Islander fan...and I happen to agree with you.

I'm amazed that people are still surprised by the drivel that comes from this guy. Who cares what eklund thinks? About anything.

I know you weren't saying it but it is definetely a generally accepting feeling out there that most NYR fans are chest-thumping and have awarded themselves the cup this year which if you read our boards you'll see 95% are smart enough to know that in a 30 team league anyone who annoints cup winners in September needs their head examined.

B/w all the parity and the variables that happen over the course of an 82 game season with things like injuries and trades you never know where you're team may wind up.

Of course there has been a ton of Ranger hype due to the 2 big UFA signings but while those signings have gotten alot excited it's adding those 2 pieces to what was already here and how they may fit in that has people jacked but there is no doubt the media is overhyping us to start the season.

I haven't even picked us to win the division this year but I do think we'll be amoung the top 6-7 teams that have the best chance to do significant damage once the playoffs roll around next year and that's all you can ask of your team.

In all honesty, on paper the Rangers are one of the top contenders for the cup and I picked them to win our division. With Pittsburgh also having a real good chance.

In all honesty, on paper the Rangers are one of the top contenders for the cup and I picked them to win our division. With Pittsburgh also having a real good chance.

My opinion is that neither one of these teams will be on top. The Rangers still don't look like they can get their act together and the Penguins still have a terrible defense.

Their chances are as good as ours.

My opinion is that neither one of these teams will be on top. The Rangers still don't look like they can get their act together and the Penguins still have a terrible defense.

Their chances are as good as ours.


What does "still don't look like they can get their act together" mean?

Means what it says. I think the current lines suck. Your defense isn't much improved over last year. Jagr and gomez doesn't seem to have alot of chemistry together and he was better with Nylander. So your production isn't likely to be any better than last year and your defense either. The only line that looks like a good line is Shannahan Avery line.

On top of that Lundquist looks like he got worse over the summer and may lose a few more games.

The only shining thing is that you got alot of good prospects in the wings like montoya that can take over.
Keep in mind all of this is personal opinion so don't get too bent out of shape on it.

Means what it says. I think the current lines suck. Your defense isn't much improved over last year. Jagr and gomez doesn't seem to have alot of chemistry together and he was better with Nylander. So your production isn't likely to be any better than last year and your defense either. The only line that looks like a good line is Shannahan Avery line.

On top of that Lundquist looks like he got worse over the summer and may lose a few more games.

The only shining thing is that you got alot of good prospects in the wings like montoya that can take over.
Keep in mind all of this is personal opinion so don't get too bent out of shape on it.

This entire post is off base but the bold is just laughable. Lundqvist just magically got worse over the summer as a 25 year old?

Means what it says. I think the current lines suck. Your defense isn't much improved over last year. Jagr and gomez doesn't seem to have alot of chemistry together and he was better with Nylander. So your production isn't likely to be any better than last year and your defense either. The only line that looks like a good line is Shannahan Avery line.

On top of that Lundquist looks like he got worse over the summer and may lose a few more games.

The only shining thing is that you got alot of good prospects in the wings like montoya that can take over.
Keep in mind all of this is personal opinion so don't get too bent out of shape on it.


believe me, I'm not going to get too bent out of shape about the above statements

This entire post is off base but the bold is just laughable. Lundqvist just magically got worse over the summer as a 25 year old?

Hey, take it as a prediction. Guys like Eklund can do it so can I LOL.

I'm just saying everyone is looking at them on paper. Sure, they look wonderful on paper, Great FAs signed, good additions from prospects. Great everything. But can you garantee that success in reality? You never can tell how people can interact with each other during the season. This is no different. They are going to play great and they are going to play like crap. You can't just garantee their success based on what they look like on paper.

PS> See prediction is coming true already : http://rangers.lohudblogs.com/
Jagr is hurt.

Hey, take it as a prediction. Guys like Eklund can do it so can I LOL.
True. A human can drink his own urine too, but that doesn't mean he should.

True. A human can drink his own urine too, but that doesn't mean he should.

Survivor man does it all the time. Hey if its on tv, its gotta be true right? If all the media say the Rangers are going to win the division this year. It is a garanteed lock right?

Survivor man does it all the time. Hey if its on tv, its gotta be true right? If all the media say the Rangers are going to win the division this year. It is a garanteed lock right?
No, but stating that the Rangers were no better because of Gomez and Drury is just laughable. I'm a diehard Devils fan, but I'm not blind. The Rangers are going to be major players this year, and unless Sutter is the second coming of Christ, with all of our potential long-term injuries, they SHOULD be better than us.

Whether they are or not, it is ludicrous to post what you posted above (especially the Lundquist part). Everybody can have an opinion, but don't make yourself out to be an "empty can." That post sure rattled like it.

No, but stating that the Rangers were no better because of Gomez and Drury is just laughable. I'm a diehard Devils fan, but I'm not blind. The Rangers are going to be major players this year, and unless Sutter is the second coming of Christ, with all of our potential long-term injuries, they SHOULD be better than us.

Whether they are or not, it is ludicrous to post what you posted above (especially the Lundquist part). Everybody can have an opinion, but don't make yourself out to be an "empty can." That post sure rattled like it.

I'm just taking the reverse view of everyone, playing devil's advocate if you will. Everyone is jumping on the hype. Oh they got Drury! Oh they got Gomez! They must be great now!

While the Lundquist comment isn't really based on much fact, he did lose a few preseason games where he let in a few soft goals. I'm just saying that you can't always count on a team to be what will be projected. A team can have injuries, alot of injuries and end up not making the playoffs at all.

I'm just taking the reverse view of everyone, playing devil's advocate if you will. Everyone is jumping on the hype. Oh they got Drury! Oh they got Gomez! They must be great now!

While the Lundquist comment isn't really based on much fact, he did lose a few preseason games where he let in a few soft goals. I'm just saying that you can't always count on a team to be what will be projected. A team can have injuries, alot of injuries and end up not making the playoffs at all.

Anything is possible and I can get into real good with certain Ranger fans, but they have a very good team. And not just because of Drury or Gomez, although I still believe Drury is the better signing, but they have some good kids and vets, plus Lundqvist. Put there team and our team on paper, they're better, but at the moment it's lucky for us that games are played on the ice.

Oh I'm not saying they have a BAD team. Far from that. I'm just saying its not so cut and dry. You see how a good coach can make the difference no matter what kind of talent you have. I just don't think Sather is that person.

I'm amazed that people are still surprised by the drivel that comes from this guy. Who cares what eklund thinks? About anything.

yeah seriously... eklund's word isn't worth anything anymore... not that it had worth before.... i think the guys just bored.

I'm just taking the reverse view of everyone, playing devil's advocate if you will. Everyone is jumping on the hype. Oh they got Drury! Oh they got Gomez! They must be great now!

While the Lundquist comment isn't really based on much fact, he did lose a few preseason games where he let in a few soft goals. I'm just saying that you can't always count on a team to be what will be projected. A team can have injuries, alot of injuries and end up not making the playoffs at all.


It's based on wishful thinking with a dash of delusion. There isn't a single reason to think Henrik won't be a runner-up for Marty's Vezina again.

Also, Gomez is notorious for his slow starts, it's a little early to judge his career a Blue Skirt.

It's based on wishful thinking with a dash of delusion. There isn't a single reason to think Henrik won't be a runner-up for Marty's Vezina again.

Also, Gomez is notorious for his slow starts, it's a little early to judge his career a Blue Skirt.

Is that why he performed so badly against the Flyer's AHL team? Like I said. Its still too early to tell. People saying Rangers are a lock are just rediculous. I wouldn't say any team is a lock. Even the Senators may have a fight ahead of them.

why anyone listen to this guy is beyond me... It's a fact he is 35 and lives in his mothers basement in south jersey! i have to change the damn channel when he comes on home ice on XM. has this guy ever gotten anything right? well i'm sure he must have once or twice just due to the volume of rumors this guy comes up with! here is my rating for this pimplepopping nerd. a55 ()