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Post by Deleted on Sept 9, 2018 12:50:29 GMT
Thank you to all 16 DHL managers for your input and insight into this years Power Rankings! Schedule will be finalized tomorrow, but in the mean time, here are the results! Please feel free to discuss and trash talk. I also trust Shawn will continue his annual instalment of "Overrated, Underrated and Just Right" You'll see some of these rankings are ALL OVER THE PLACE! I can't remember a Power Rankings with more controversy. Please look at your schedule and let me know if you see any discrepancies!
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Post by Josh - Dallas on Sept 9, 2018 15:56:30 GMT
Great job! Looks great, and happy I get to start the season with two easy matchups against NJ and the Isles. Gives me time to sort out my lineups, get my players in shape, and get some extra sleep.
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Post by Brent - Islanders on Sept 9, 2018 16:43:43 GMT
OMG!!! C’mon man...we’re new here! Watch yourself or I’ll go Serena all over you!!!😎
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Post by Brent - Islanders on Sept 9, 2018 16:47:33 GMT
I have a question... I will accept a response from anyone except Josh! 🤪 Is week one for us actually the first week and a half of the nhl season?
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Post by Chris - Montreal on Sept 9, 2018 17:26:37 GMT
I have a question... I will accept a response from anyone except Josh! 🤪 Is week one for us actually the first week and a half of the nhl season? Looks like it. It runs from Wed Oct 3rd to Sun Oct 14
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Post by Deleted on Sept 9, 2018 17:54:57 GMT
Glad to see the Rangers finally getting their due respect
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Post by Deleted on Sept 9, 2018 22:23:33 GMT
Disappointed to not make the top 4 but I’m OK with proving the doubters wrong!
Thanks Pete for doing the schedule again!
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Post by Jon - New Jersey Devils on Sept 11, 2018 23:23:55 GMT
Bunch of meatheads. Cut out the middle man and just paypal me next time, boys.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 14, 2018 13:49:52 GMT
Over/under Rated for 2018/19
Overrated: LA Kings - No changes over the offseason for an aging team with major goaltending issues. While the rest of the division got better, the Kings are spinning their tires. Could be the year the Kings fall off their perch.
Las Vegas - Two years in a row the Golden Knights get a lot of love from the pundits. Should easily improve on last year's 10th place, but in a killer Pacific its going to be tough to finish 5th without winning the division.
Philadelphia - To be fair, the predictions came out before Jones, OEL and Ovie were dumped. But even in a weakened Metro, the Flyers finishing anywhere near the playoffs would be a surprise.
Underrated:
Colorado - You're reading it here first, the Avalanche are going to win the Pacific. This team is stacked up front. If they can get league average goaltending and some activity from their manager the Avs are going to be tough to beat.
Ottawa - Quietly made some nice moves over the offseason. Probably not enough to get into the playoffs, but better than 14th.
Calgary - Continued to revamp a roster that seriously underperformed last year. Only a year removed from winning it all, should challenge for a playoff spot even in a tough Pacific.
Just about Right:
Minnesota/Montreal - top two teams, no question. Rangers - In any normal year, not enough firepower to finish 3rd. But with the Metro in shambles, a division win could be in the cards.
Dallas - The perennial playoff team that never seems to fade. Plus the Central looks weak outside of Minny.
Toronto - Someone has to claim second place in the Atlantic, and despite a quiet offseason the Leafs are still better than the Sabres and Sens.
St. Louis - The toughest team to predict, with an excellent goalie and some serious firepower. But the depth is still lacking and even with three weeks against the Jets, being a bubble team seems just about right.
Buffalo - The perennial bubble team has not changed much, again.
NYI/NDJ - The two new toys have some shiny patches, and some major holes. Who knows how much value an active, engaged manager might bring to these rosters. Could see both of them challenging for a playoff spot, or the 1st overall pick, so 12/13 is probably fine.
Winnipeg - Jack Hughes bound.
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Post by Chris - Montreal on Sept 14, 2018 14:09:37 GMT
Where's Montreal and Minny?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 14, 2018 14:18:38 GMT
Where's Montreal and Minny? added
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Post by Chris - Montreal on Sept 14, 2018 14:19:43 GMT
Where's Montreal and Minny? added That's better, lol
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Post by Deleted on Sept 14, 2018 14:27:08 GMT
Overrated: Philadelphia - To be fair, the predictions came out before Jones, OEL and Ovie were dumped. But even in a weakened Metro, the Flyers finishing anywhere near the playoffs would be a surprise. Totally agree that my team is overrated in the standings haha. If I made the playoffs, or was even close, I would be pleasantly surprised.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 14, 2018 14:38:36 GMT
Enjoyed reading that. Which reminds me, is Peter gonna bring back weekly match-up reviews again? Let's get more stuff like this going!
VGK over-rated? Nah, deserved better than where we ended up last season. The Pacific is gonna be a bloodbath though.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 14, 2018 15:10:15 GMT
Enjoyed reading that. Which reminds me, is Peter gonna bring back weekly match-up reviews again? Let's get more stuff like this going! VGK over-rated? Nah, deserved better than where we ended up last season. The Pacific is gonna be a bloodbath though. Tell Laura to stop over-committing me to so much stuff and I'll have more time to write previews! I'll never forget the year that EVERY Central team made the playoffs - oh and Minny won our first DHL championship that year too No team was more battle tested throughout the season and we still came out on top.
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Post by Lou - Buffalo on Sept 14, 2018 20:53:35 GMT
Who the hell voted me 5th? lol thanks tho.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2018 15:56:05 GMT
Schedule has been updated on yahoo so we're officially good to go!
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