Pre-Season Over Hauling

Over the past two weeks in NHL pre-season teams have been showcasing, and shuffling through roster to see how they will adjust to the new season. Many cuts have been made so far putting a lot of the youths playing in the NHL pre-season back to their respectful AHL and OHL teams. From the first few sets of cuts the Toronto Maple Leafs have sent down forwards Jerry D'amigo, Greg Mckegg, Joe Colborne, Mike Zigomanis and defencemen Jeff Finger and Juraj Mikus. All of the NHL teams are tightening up their roster as the season start is nearing and teams are looking to keep the best player to compete for the Stanley Cup. A surprise for the new Winnipeg Jets as they finally re-enter back into the NHL, after a 15 year absence from the league.  It’s great to see another Canadian team back into the NHL increasing the total amount of Canadian teams to 7 and bringing back a legendary team.  The Jets have also recently went public with their affiliation team the Colorado Eagles who play out of Denver Colorado. The Jets have gotten off to an impressive start with a 4-0 win over Conference finalist San Jose Shard. The young speedy Jets put on a youth display with a goal by 18 year old Mark Schieifele who many thought wasn’t ready to be in the NHL, however has proven everyone wrong.  However there is a some controversy going on with one of the Jets starts Dustin Byfuglien, who was caught driving his boat in Minnesota under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Don’t know how this is going to play out but hope his legal actions don’t affect his league appearances.    

New Upcoming Season!!!

Everybody get ready for the new 2011-2012 season!! Its going to be a great year with many new and old faces. There was alot of trades and new signings done in the off-season to lead up to a great season. Many new coaches are leading teams, and with the addition of the Winnipeg Jets it should make for a great action packed season. This upcoming season is going to be much more entertaining than the previous year with many European and upcoming stars entering the league. Also some injuries will be carrying over to this year so we will see how teams will hold up and the final rosters after the pre-season games. Teams that didn’t make the play offs in previous years will be looking to end there droughts team such as the Toronto Maple Leafs, Colorado Avalanche and they Edmonton Oilers. Usually these teams are playoff contenders however in the past couple years they have failed to make a appearance. However many trades and recruitments have been made over the summer to help change that fact and we will be in for a great season. Players to be looking out for this year will be Phil Kessel of the Toronto Maple Leafs, the sniper had a hard time adjusting to play from Boston to Toronto however look for him to bounce back. Another Player to look out for is 20 year old Mat Duchene of the Colorado Avalanche this nifty forward put up 27 goals and 40 assists his first season he will be a force to reckon with this upcoming season.