Standings (as of 10/30/16)

Pacific                                                                                 
Edmonton Oilers: 7-1-0 (14 points)
San Jose Sharks: 6-3-0 (12 points)
Calgary Flames: 4-4-1 (9 points)
Vancouver Canucks: 4-4-1 (9 points)
Las Angeles Kings: 4-4-0 (8 points)
Anaheim Ducks: 3-4-2 (8 points)
Arizona Coyotes: 2-6-0 (4 points)


Central
Minnesota Wild: 6-2-1: (13 points)
St. Louis Blues: 5-2-2 (12 points)
Chicago Blackhawks 4-3-1 (9 points)
Colorado Avalanche: 4-3-0 (8 points)
Winnipeg Jets: 4-4-0 (8 points)
Dallas Stars: 3-4-1 (7 points)
Nashville Predators: 2-5-1 (5 points)

Metropolitan
Pittsburgh Penguins: 6-2-1 (13 points)
New York Rangers: 5-3-0 ( 10 points)
New Jersey Devils: 4-2-2 (10 points)
Washington Capitals: 4-2-1 (9 points)
Columbus Blue Jackets: 3-3-1 (7 points)
Philadelphia Flyers: 3-5-1 (7 points)
Carolina Hurricanes: 2-3-2 (6 points)
New York Islanders: 3-5-0 (6 points)


Atlantic
Montreal Canadiens: 8-0-1 (17 points)
Detroit Red Wings: 6-3-0 (12 points)
Tampa Bay Lightning: 5-3-0 (10 points)
Ottawa Senators: 4-3-0 (8 points)
Boston Bruins: 4-4-0 (8 points)
Florida Panthers: 3-4-1 (7
points)
Toronto Maple Leafs: 2-3-3 (7 points)
Buffalo Sabres: 2-3-2 (6 points)

Update

Hey guys I know I don't really post that much anymore and I'm sorry. I've been unmotivated to post lately since I just want to enjoy watching hockey like I used to which got me interested in the NHL. Before I always had to worry about getting a post out as soon as possible, but now I think I might just do once a week talking about all the NHL news for the week. Unless I get the urge to post more I'll just do once a week and I'll let everyone know if that changes. I hope you respect my decision, more posts soon. (P.S) I might post a current standings post soon MAYBE so stay tuned....

Crazy Day 1

Holy crap what a first day. Auston Matthews scores 4 goals in his NHL debut and the Maple Leafs still manage to lose. The Blackhawks score an own goal. Jonathan Quick gets injured and the Oilers score seven goals in their first game at Rogers Place. First off Auston Matthews actually scored 4 goals against the Senators which was absolutely crazy and all I can say is that this guys should be the captain of the Leafs for sure cause his team sucks, but he doesn't so...yeah. The Blues and Blackhawks played a close game that had the Blues winning 3-2 until the Blues got an empty netter and Seabrook and Keith worked together to put it into their own net. I don't even want to talk about it since it was embarrassing as a Hawks fan to witness that with my very own eyes. The Sharks edged the Kings 2-1 at home and Jonathan Quick has sustained a lower body injury that could be deadly to Kings, we'll just have to see how serious it is. Lastly everything went well for the Oilers as the beat the Fames in the battle of Alberta 7-4 in their new home. Is Auston Matthews for real? Can the Hawks bounce back? How long will Quick be out? stay tuned....

News Before Regular Season

So the NHL regular season is starting up tomorrow and AHHHHHHHHHH, but seriously it is starting tomorrow and a lot has happened since my last post. Nail Yakapov got traded to the Blues for almost nothing which adds to the list of first overall picks the Oilers traded away. Yakapov has not done anything special in Edmonton and this was necessary for Edmonton and Yakapov. Maybe Yakapov and the Blues will work out and Yakapov can become a real first overall pick. Next up we have Jonathan Huberdeau out for 3-4 months when he took a skate to the back of the foot or leg during a preseason game against the Devils. That sucks for the Panthers especially since they have Stanley Cup aspirations for this year and missing out on their former third overall pick who has been a huge part of the Panthers obviously hurts it. Hopefully he'll be back as soon as possible. Also the Panthers finally named their captain and that was Derek MacKenzie. The alternate captains are Jussi Jokinen and Aaron Ekblad. MacKenzie has been a good leader even though he is 35 years old so once he retires or leaves the Panthers Aaron Ekblad will likely take over considering he's a first overall draft pick and a stud defenseman. Next Sidney Crosby has been diagnosed with a concussion or at least put into concussion protocol. Crosby did skate with the Penguins today so we don't know for sure what's going on or if he's ok. Crosby said himself that it' going day by day so we'll just have to find out later. The Flames have finally signed superstar Johnny Gaudreau to a six year 40.5 million dollar contract. The Flames struggled to sign him and wanted him signed by the opener so luckily they reached an agreement. Speaking of signing, Nikita Kucherov has signed a bridge deal  contract for 3 years worth about 14.3 million dollars with the Lightning so he can stay and keep going for the Stanley Cup. Just like the Flames the Lightning have struggled to sign him so luckily for the Lightning he wanted to stay so bad he signed short term for now. Lastly Rasmus Ristolainen resigned with the Sabres with a 6 year 5.4 million dollars a year deal. He has been an important player for the Sabres so that's good that he resigned. That's about it with the NHL news. I will probably do a review of opening night which is tomorrow so watch out for that. Anyways I'll see you guys after opening night. Are the Panthers screwed with out Huberdeau? Should the Oilers have traded away Yakapov? Was Derek MacKenzie the right choice for captain? stay tuned....

Connor McCaptain

Connor McDavid has been named the youngest Captain in NHL history and the 15th captain for the Oilers. This wasn't really a big surprise , but I'm still happy to see it finally happen. There is nobody else on the team that truly deserves it so McDavid is the right choice. The alternate captains are Jordan Eberle, Milan Lucic, and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. That wasn't too much of a surprise either. I found this amazing video the Oilers posted so click the link to watch it because it is actually really cool. https://www.nhl.com/oilers/video/the-history-of-oilers-captains/t-277437406/c-45091603 Other news about the Oilers is that they have been reportedly talking about a trade with the Blackhawks involving former first overall pick Nail Yakapov for some prospects, just a heads up. Also the NHL season is 5 days away! the preseason has been good, but the wait is over in less than a week! Was this the right choice? Will McDavid be a good captain? Will the Oilers trade away Nail Yakapov? stay tuned....

World Cup of Hockey Wrap Up

I know this is a little late but team Canada has won the World Cup of Hockey. Sorry I should have said CANADA HAS WON THE WORLD CUP OF HOCKEY 2016. I've got to admit that final game was pretty epic especially the ending. Believe it or not team Europe got the first goal 4 and a half minutes in when Zdeno Chara got a pass and fired it in from the middle of the left circle. That goal was the only goal until late in the third period Patrice Bergeron tied it late with 2:53 left to go on a deflection from Brent Burn's one timer slap shot. Before that Canada was doing so well, but couldn't put anything behind Jarslov Halak who was standing on his head (playing well). I honestly fet something coming from Canada so I wasn't too surprised. Then with 43 seconds to go Brad Marchand gave Canada the late lead when Jonathan skated it the zone with the puck and turned around to pass it to Machand who was wide open in the slot and he fired it home. Both teams played it out till the end and that was it. Sidney Crosby got the MVP for Canada and everyone got the hoist the flower vase... I mean the World Cup of Hockey Trophy. As for team Europe they should be blessed for even making it to the finals and this shouldn't have come in as too much of a shock even though they had the lead the whole game. Was it Halak's fault at the end? Should Crosby have gotten MVP? Will anyone ever beat Canada? stay tuned....