Wow it was a crazy last week with the trade deadline and after typing 3,000 words I had no will to post another blog. I really still do not but will have a couple of Words.

Edmonton struggles

Edmonton is 0-3 since trading Ryan Smyth and have a total of 2 goals each of which were scored by Fernando Pisani. They were shut out in back to back games and finally got two against Calgary in a 4-2 lose. I watched parts of the game last Tuesday night and saw how poorly Edmonton played. Smyth was everything to that team and without him they played flat uninspired hockey. It was actually quite sad to watch.

West Playoff race.

In the West everything is pretty much decided except where 1 to 8 will fall. We know the eight teams barring a magical comeback by the Colorado Avalanche. Personally I do not think they can do it.

East Playoff Race

There is a log jam down at the bottom of the division looking at the 7th and 8th spot. I think Atlanta will take the 6th spot and the Islanders with Ryan Smyth will get the 7th seed. I say the 8th seed goes to the Carolina Hurricanes. Without Huet the Canadiens are too iffy and losing Kaberle was a huge lose for the Leafs. Personally I do not like how the Rangers are playing so that is it with them. Boston is too much of a wild card. I have no clue what the hell will happen there. Florida maybe next year.

Janssen on Kaberle

I thought this was a dirty hit as it was unnecessary for Janssen to hit him. Kaberle is at fault as well as he should have not watched his pass. Sadly his head hit the boards which caused the injury and caused the suspension. In the NHL if the player is injured there is a better chance a player will be suspended.


Thats all for now

SC