The BBKL Sweet 16 - July 16, 2012

[Shoalzie]

My early thoughts...

East
*1. Tampa Bay
*2. Toronto
*3. Pittsburgh
4. Boston
5. New Jersey
6. Washington
7. Montreal
8. Ottawa

West
*1. Los Angeles
*2. Chicago
*3. Colorado
4. Minnesota
5. Columbus
6. San Jose
7. St. Louis
8. Nashville

[bills09]

My early thoughts...

East
*1. Tampa Bay
*2. Toronto
*3. Pittsburgh
4. Boston
5. New Jersey
6. Washington
7. Montreal
8. Ottawa

West
*1. Los Angeles
*2. Chicago
*3. Colorado
4. Minnesota
5. Columbus
6. San Jose
7. St. Louis
8. Nashville

[The BBKL Insider]

re-working Scotty's list, to my opinion!

East
*1. Tampa Bay
*2. Pittsburgh
*3. Ottawa
4. Boston
5. Toronto
6. Washington
7. New Jersey
8. New York Rangers

West
*1. Los Angeles
*2. Chicago
*3. Minnesota
4. St. Louis
5. Colorado
6. San Jose
7. Nashville
8. Columbus

[Shoalzie]

I would've put Shep higher but I need to know where Semin and Ryan are playing.

I don't think I'm slighting Billy as much as it appears...the East is very deep. Chuck is being overlooked...I like what he's putting together.

[Robin Hood]

There is no way I will lose the East. If anyone wants to bet me on it, I'll wager 2nd Rounders on it. Up to 3 takers only.

[Shoalzie]

Shiv...you know better than anyone. You just have to get into the playoffs and it's all about matchups. You're definitely the best in the Atlantic...so at worst, you're in the top 3.

[Robin Hood]

You know better than anyone...you just have to get into the playoffs and it's all about matchups then. You're definitely the best in the Atlantic...so at worst, you're in the top 3.

Oh no, I meant regular season. In the playoffs, it's anyone's game.

[bma]

ill take the bet.

[Robin Hood]

ill take the bet.

http://bbkl.ca/viewtopic.php?f=52&t=8215

[Chuck Norris]

re-working Scotty's list, to my opinion!

East
*1. Tampa Bay
*2. Pittsburgh
*3. Ottawa
4. Boston
5. Toronto
6. Washington
7. New Jersey
8. New York Rangers

West
*1. Los Angeles
*2. Chicago
*3. Minnesota
4. St. Louis
5. Colorado
6. San Jose
7. Nashville
8. Columbus

I'm hurt

[Nick]

Not as bold to predict myself winning the east/season/championship- but I'm comfortable with a division title.

[KapG]

re-working Scotty's list, to my opinion!

East
*1. Tampa Bay
*2. Pittsburgh
*3. Ottawa
4. Boston
5. Toronto
6. Washington
7. New Jersey
8. New York Rangers

West
*1. Los Angeles
*2. Chicago
*3. Minnesota
4. St. Louis
5. Colorado
6. San Jose
7. Nashville
8. Columbus

I'm hurt

:/

[Sensfanjosh]

Why don't we just set up another full vote? Take into account prospects and picks as well as the NHL team and rank again. Can compare to the last ranking Lee did

[armandtanzarian]

What is a prospect and a pick?

[Sensfanjosh]

Set up the vote myself, its my day off and I'm bored.

[shooker]

I really dont see the need lol. Maybe 1 or 2 teams will switch from the top 16 and maybe the positions will alter a bit but for the most part things will look the exact same at the end of it. Seems like a lot of work just to find the same results.

[Sensfanjosh]

Then don't vote I guess? Ha Its something to do since the offseason is fairly slow

[Nick]

Nothing but a little fun, I agree josh. As long as guys don't take it to heart - itll probably promote some conversation, will definitely show what is thought of, of some
Players/prospects by various GMs.

[Chris]

Good list Shiv. I would put WSH a little lower until we have an idea of what Thom is all about -- he seems like he's got a plan ready to act on, just needs more time to show it. Not sure why Boston is ranked so high, but I would easily put TOR and TBL above them. I think MIN is placed perfectly -- I really like what Hong has been doing to build a winner. He's been patient, open-minded, and while sometimes indecisive, he makes very good trades. I think I would swap EDM with NSH too -- kyuss proved a lot of us wrong that he could make the playoffs; whether that trend continues for the third year in a row, I'm not sure.

[bma]

On second thought I'd move Columbus to top 1.