the 2013-14 CHL thread

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Maybe the next great goalie to come out of Quebec...

QMJHL Network

 

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TSNBobMcKenzie: RT @CH_WillyPalov: Anthony Mantha becomes the second Q player to hit the 50-goal mark. (Anthony Duclair is the other.) Second year in a row…

Mantha is a Red Wings pick, of course (lol)

 

[puckhead]

yeah, those are sweet mitts.

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The Giants have clinched a playoff spot, so there's that.

/Victoria looking damn good
//Tigers pretty much locked into the 4th spot in the East and likely facing Kootenay, could be a tough opening round playoff series.

 

[puckhead]

The Giants have clinched a playoff spot, so there's that.

after starting off 1-13, that's an accomplishment.

still seeing too many games where they outshoot a team by a bunch, but lose by a bunch.
not an everyday occurrence anymore, thankfully.

 

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TSNBobMcKenzie: There are whispers elite 2015 prospect Jack Eichel may consider not going to BU if he could play head-to-head in OHL vs. Connor McDavid.

TSNBobMcKenzie: But Eichel currently obliged to play in QMJHL if he goes jr instead of college. Halifax originally owned his rights, now it's Saint John.

TSNBobMcKenzie: Only way to go from Q to O is to be waived by all Q teams, then claimed on waivers by OHL team. Hard to see it but if CHL wants a player...

 

[Destroydacre]

TSNBobMcKenzie: There are whispers elite 2015 prospect Jack Eichel may consider not going to BU if he could play head-to-head in OHL vs. Connor McDavid.

TSNBobMcKenzie: But Eichel currently obliged to play in QMJHL if he goes jr instead of college. Halifax originally owned his rights, now it's Saint John.

TSNBobMcKenzie: Only way to go from Q to O is to be waived by all Q teams, then claimed on waivers by OHL team. Hard to see it but if CHL wants a player...

That stuff doesn't matter. It should but it doesn't. David Branch just waved his hand and swept everything under the rug by letting Trevor Lewis play in the OHL in 2007. They could just as easily do it again as the precedent has been set.

 

[juliansteed]

Saint John wants to host the Memorial Cup in 2017. If they were the only Q team that could block him from going to the OHL then I could see them agreeing to it, for some "future considerations" from the CHL (i.e. guaranteed to host in 2017) and maybe some monetary compensation by whatever OHL team that picks them up. But I can't see them releasing him for nothing only to allow another Q team claim him off waivers.

The fact he's at least considering coming to the Q is big news for SJ. He's likely only to play 1 year in the CHL though and the Sea Dogs aren't expected to be contenders next year and are looking more towards 2016 and 2017. Although he could certainly make them contenders earlier than expected. With the leftovers from the Championship teams that they traded away last year they managed to acquire a nice stable of 96 and 97 born players and will have one of the top goalies in the Q back as an overager. If the Sea Dogs are not contending by the Christmas trade period they would most likely trade him to a team that is after the World Juniors to help load up for 2017. Not sure how good McDavid's current team is expected to be next year but you have to figure if they aren't contending he'll be traded to a contender too. So they could go through the same sort of thing as McKinnon and Jones did last year. They could meet at the World Junior, Top Prospects Game, and possibly the Memorial Cup as well.

 

[Judge Fudge]

after starting off 1-13, that's an accomplishment.

still seeing too many games where they outshoot a team by a bunch, but lose by a bunch.
not an everyday occurrence anymore, thankfully.

only one problem. You Guys are probably Playing the 2nd seed


Have Fun with the Cheaterhawks

 

[Destroydacre]

Spokane gets its first win against Seattle this season in its 8th attempt with a 6-4 victory in Kent. It's a big win for the Chiefs' psyche as Spokane most likely will play Seattle in the first round of the playoffs.

 

[Judge Fudge]

Spokane gets its first win against Seattle this season in its 8th attempt with a 6-4 victory in Kent. It's a big win for the Chiefs' psyche as Spokane most likely will play Seattle in the first round of the playoffs.

Second Guess

For Kicks and Giggles

WHL Playoff Breakdown- 1st Round

So enjoy Destroydarce.

#eliminatedinthe1stround

 

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We need a one game playoff between Prince Albert and Red Deer to determine who's going to get killed by Edmonton in round one of the playoffs.

/Tigers play Speedy Creek in round one, I actually prefer this matchup to Kootenay, the Ice seem to have the Tigers number and I can't stand the Kootenay fans.

 

[forty_three]

I'll just leave this here.

Portland Winterhawks

 

[Judge Fudge]

Got my playoff tickets paid and planning on going to game 1.

My brothers 28th b-day is on Sunday so game 2 i'm giving to a buddy

 

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Kootenay goes into Calgary and knocks off the Hitmen 5-2 to kick off the WHL playoffs. Tigers get going tomorrow night against Speedy Creek.

 

[juliansteed]

The Blainville-Boisbriand Armada (the team formerly known as the Montreal Junior, formerly known as the St. John's Fog Devils) beat the Moncton Wildcats 3-2 at home to open the playoffs in the Q.

This will probably be the most interesting playoffs in the Q in a long time. The last 3 years there was 1 dominant team, the year before that 2 dominant teams. This year there are probably 7-8 teams with a realistic shot at winning the Q. I'll be surprised if any of them manage to keep the Memorial Cup in the Q for a 4th straight year though.

Also I'm predicting a team from Quebec will win the Q championship for the 1st time in the last 5 seasons and only the 3rd time in the past 9 (since the league expanded to 18 teams).

 

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I hope somebody wins in regulation or the first OT period...

CALGARY, AB – The Western Hockey League has announced that the playoff game between the Prince Albert Raiders and the Edmonton Oil Kings on Saturday, March 22, may require a shoot-out to determine the winning Club.

NHL Regulations require that the ice in an NHL venue must be clear for three hours prior to one of their games. Prince Albert and Edmonton are scheduled to play at 1:30 pm on Saturday, March 22, in Rexall Place, followed by a NHL contest between the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers at 8:00 pm.
Consequently, if the WHL game is tied and overtime is needed, there will only be time to play one overtime period. Should the game still be tied after the first overtime period, a shoot-out (as per WHL regular season rules) will be held to determine the winning Club.

 

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Tigers open up their series with Speedy Creek with a 2-1 win. Portland beats Vancouver 4-3 with 43's boy Bjorkstrand scoring twice including the GWG.

 

[esls79]

I hope somebody wins in regulation or the first OT period...

CALGARY, AB – The Western Hockey League has announced that the playoff game between the Prince Albert Raiders and the Edmonton Oil Kings on Saturday, March 22, may require a shoot-out to determine the winning Club.

NHL Regulations require that the ice in an NHL venue must be clear for three hours prior to one of their games. Prince Albert and Edmonton are scheduled to play at 1:30 pm on Saturday, March 22, in Rexall Place, followed by a NHL contest between the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers at 8:00 pm.
Consequently, if the WHL game is tied and overtime is needed, there will only be time to play one overtime period. Should the game still be tied after the first overtime period, a shoot-out (as per WHL regular season rules) will be held to determine the winning Club.

Figures, the Oilers treat the entire league like its second tier.

 

[KennyBanyeah]

I hope somebody wins in regulation or the first OT period...

CALGARY, AB – The Western Hockey League has announced that the playoff game between the Prince Albert Raiders and the Edmonton Oil Kings on Saturday, March 22, may require a shoot-out to determine the winning Club.

NHL Regulations require that the ice in an NHL venue must be clear for three hours prior to one of their games. Prince Albert and Edmonton are scheduled to play at 1:30 pm on Saturday, March 22, in Rexall Place, followed by a NHL contest between the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers at 8:00 pm.
Consequently, if the WHL game is tied and overtime is needed, there will only be time to play one overtime period. Should the game still be tied after the first overtime period, a shoot-out (as per WHL regular season rules) will be held to determine the winning Club.

Luckily the Oil Kings won 5-3 on the strength of Curtis Lazar's 3 point game.

I'm excited to see if this kid can crack the lineup in Ottawa next year. He can't possibly be worse than the likes of Colin Greening and Erik Condra.