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Had to do some quick thinking on that one. The only team I missed was the 2nd NBA (5).

Totally agree. But since I'm from Boston and felt like being a homer...I voted for them anyways.

88 Missed 13 5 - from 70s 7 - from 80s 1 - from 90s Of those 13, there's 9 I've never heard of and 4 I would have guessed, eventually.

I was more interested in everyone's rankings....who will have a breakout year...etc... Vokoun? Bryzgalov? #1 pick = Ovechkin, Stamkos, Crosby? Just trying to get an edge on my competition this year

Alright, too early. I've been the runner up in my keeper league 4 years in a row and I want the championship this year! Need some rankings from the experts...

Too early to discuss?

Totally! Boston fans can be complete dicks at times. I wonder what the little kid in your avatar is doing now

Montreal! But I guess that's what makes rivalries great, right?

To expand on this, Tecmo Bowl had 12 teams, I believe, and was released in 1989. Teams would play either 7 on 7...or 9 on 9 and you only had 4 plays to choose from. Tecmo Super Bowl had all 28 teams and was released in 1991, 11 on 11 formations and 8 offensive plays....and is tied with NHL94 for the greatest video game of all time. Dominant Teams: San Fran - The Montana to Rice connection was unstoppable. It wasn't uncommon for Rice to make catches in triple coverage. Houston - Strong passing attack led by Warren Moon & speedy recs. Buffalo - Great all around team. NY Giants - another great all around team. Philly - QB Eagles can frustrate any defense. LA Raiders - Bo Knows Tecmo.

Not sure whether Howe should make the HOF, I'm leaning towards yes. But either way...a +85 is insane!

I gotta say, clean hit or dirty hit, I would never call 911 on a professional athlete for something he did to another professional athlete.

Close...Islanders just got his rights. At least VAN signed Lapierre

I see your point. But 6 divisions doesn't guarantee the "best" 16 teams get in either. Both Dallas and Calgary out of the West didn't make it this year and they both had more points than the Rangers, who did. The only way to truly eliminate this from happening is to get rid of divisions and conferences altogether, which I think would be horrible.

Yeah, pretty much. Sometimes things don't fall your way. I'll cross sports here. A few years ago, the Patriots became the 2nd team ever to finish 11-5 and not make the playoffs. I was pissed, but you know what...too f**king bad for me. It's better than having 1 big league with no divisions.

That's a horrible excuse for not making the playoffs. If you want to avoid any uncertainty, then finish higher. I hate when teams that finish 9th b***h that they didn't make the playoffs. Well, it's because you finished 9th lol

Are you saying there's a chance the Adams, Patrick, Norris & Smythe are coming back?! I would love it! Either way, I do like the 4 divisions instead of 6.

I'm pumped the Jets are back! As for the J...E...T...S of the NFL. Well, they can eat a d*ck.

Absolutely man. Get pissed. I LOVE the Flyers. My dad is a Philly fan and I've rooted for them since I was a kid. But when they took out Boston last year I wanted to hop on a bus and slaughter each and every one of them! I've been reading reports that Bieksa is willing to take a pay cut to stay in Vancouver. Good start.

I agree with everything except Boston not making it back. They are set up pretty good next year! Vancouver has some moves to make, but will still have the skill to compete at a high level. And who cares what everyone says? Imagine what Boston fans had to listen to last year when they blew a 3-0 lead against Philly. Then they win the Cup...so in your face muthafuckas! And when you're team doesn't win for a while, it makes it all that much better when they finally do! When the Red Sox won in 2004 I was pumped. Partied for every single game. Went out every night and got hammered with friends. One of the greatest months of my life. When they won in 2007 I didn't give a s**t LOL.

Great info - thanks, man!

Flyers just traded Carter to Columbus and Richards to LA. Damn....

It's a travesty! Actually, I don't care that much...I'm just saying.... Visnovsky got screwed. 18 goals (2 more than Lidstrom) 50 asst (4 more than Lidstrom) +18 (Lidstrom was -2) 4 game winners (Lidstrom 1) Also had more time on ice per game. On the other hand, Lidstrom played in all 82 games and Visnovsky only played in 81 (SCRUB!). Maybe that was the deciding factor

He's a great defenseman, no doubt. But they shouldn't just give it to him.

and Lidstrom ends up winning! wow. My only other gripe was Byalsma over Trotz. Other than that, decent awards ceremony.

I mean, he had more goals, assists & points (obviously) than Lidstrom. A better +/- (Lidstrom was actually in the negative). Played more minutes per game. Had 4 game winners including 2 OT goals. Guy is getting hosed!