Hockey!!!

Welcome back! as promised, todays post is about this years NHL season and what my predictions are and expectations
So to start off, i would like to say that my favourite team is the Pittsburgh Penguins, and no my favourite player isn't Crosby. as awesome as he is, my favourite players are Jordan Staal, Kris Letang, and Evgeni Malkin.
Eastern Conference Notables:

Crosby's Return:
So It is clear that without Crosby, Pittsburgh is going to have a much harder time winning the cup. though as we proved last year, with Crosby, Staal, and Malkin our 3 best players being out for half a season each.. we still posted 106 points and only were out winned by Vancouver. we proved that we are a strong team without our best players, it showed our true depth, determination and strength. now this season with Jordan Staal poised for a big year, Malkin *if he stays healthy* poised for a 100 point season, and Crosby*when he returns* hopefully will start where he left off last year, running away with the scoring lead of 60+ points in just a bit over 40 games; if all of this proves to be true, we have a fantastic shot at winning the cup.
Now that being said, i don't believe that all of this is going to happen. I think that Pittsburgh will have a strong regular season, and possibly advance to the conference finals if they are lucky assuming that the factors above do not all occur.

Toronto Making the playoffs:
This year, i believe that the Leafs have all of the tools to make the playoffs for the first time since 2004. Kessel should have a strong year with goals in the high 30's, Grabovski (the best player on that team IMO) is poised to have another great year, and Toronto's defensive core is very strong. The only factor that should affect them making the playoffs is goaltending. They are relying on James Reimer, who played very well at the end of last season during Toronto's playoff push. If Optimus Reim(His nicknames are the best btw) can play like he did last season, Toronto should be able to squeak in the playoffs in the 8th, possibly 7th spot.

Winnipeg Jets:
The Atlanta Thrashers were bought out at the end of last season and they moved back to Winnipeg and brought back the Jets! as awesome as this is, they are still the same team as last year. they are still the Thrashers. Though they have a very promising youth as their team is very young, this season i do not expect much from the Jets. I would be happily surprised if they made the playoffs, but i expect them to come somewhere between 10th and 12th in the Eastern.

Washington Capitals:
Ok Washington, you should have won the cup last year, or the year before. you have been the best team in the Eastern Conference and the league for many years now. Ovechkin could basically win a cup by himself. lets go Washington.

Eastern Conference Winner Prediction:
Washington Capitals
OR
Pittsburgh Penguins (If they can stay healthy)



Western Conference Notables:
I would like to start off by saying, Vancouver should have won the cup last year. and this year since they are basically the same team, need to make it to the finals and win the cup that they deserve. Also i would like to say that the Western Conference is much more competitive in the standings than the Eastern Conference. almost every team in the Western Conference are playoff quality(exceptions Edmonton)

Vancouver Canucks:
Vancouver really should have won the cup last year. They were the perfect team... outstanding forwards, strong defensive core, and superb goaltending. they almost did it, but game 7 was a disaster. since they are basically the same team, Vancouver needs to win the cup this year, or I fear that their days might be numbered before they have to repeat the rebuilding process again.

Detroit Redwings:
This Old Fart of a team... as much as i hate to say it, are still good even at their old age. Lidstrom is arguably the best defense and most complete defense in the league. Their forwards are old, but still very talented. and Jimmy Howard.... one of my least favourite players in the game... is good. Detroit should have a good run in the season and in the playoffs

LA Kings:
The Kings this year have improved drastically, with the addition of Mike Richards. Anze Kopitar is in for a HUGE year, and defense Drew Doughty is also primed for a strong year. this team has all the tools to challenge for the Stanley Cup

San Jose Sharks:
The Sharks Ditched Heatly and Setigouchi and picked up Havlat and Burns. was this a good move? yes. the Sharks have been playing at the top of the Western Conference Standings for years now, and this year might finally be the year they have the tools to be pushed over the top and Win the Cup. They have strong goaltending in Stanley Cup winning goalie Anti Niemi, an extremely talented forward group and with the addition of Brent Burns, a solid defensive core.

Western Conference Winner Prediction:
Vancouver Canucks
OR
Los Angele's Kings

This is all im saying for Western Conference because i could basically list every team :|

Standings at the end of the season- Western Conference:
1st. Vancouver Canucks (112 points)
2nd. San Jose Sharks ( 105 points)
3rd. LA Kings (103 points)
4th. Detroit Redwings (99 points)
5th. Nashville Predators (98 points)
6th. Columbus Blue Jackets (96 points) stretch pick
7th. Anaheim *MIGHTY* Ducks (96 points)
8th. Dallas Stars (95 points)
9th. Phoenix Coyotes (94 points)
10th. Calgary Flames (94 points)
11th. Chicago BlackHawks (93 points)
12th. Minnesota Wild (88 points)
13th. St. Louis Blues (84 points)
14th. Edmonton Oilers (76 points)
15th. Colorado Avalanche (75 points)

Eastern Conference standings:
1st. Washington Capitals (108 points)
2nd. Pittsburgh Penguins (106 points)
3rd. Buffalo Sabres (102 Points)
4th. Philadelphia Flyers (100 points)
5th. Tampa Bay Lightening (99 points)
6th. New York Rangers (96 points)
7th. Boston Bruins (93 points)
8th. Toronto Maple Leafs (92 points)
9th. Carolina Hurricanes (91 points)
10th. Winnipeg Jets (87 points)
11th. Montreal Canadians (86 points)- stretch pick, could do better if healthy
12th. New Jersey Devils (82 points)
13th. New York Islanders (79 points)
14th. Florida Panthers (78 points)
15th. Ottawa Senators (69 points)

I know these standing may not be a good prediction because of divisions and points and stuff, but this is generally what i am expecting from the regular season.

Playoffs:
I expect Washington to win the Eastern Conference against Pittsburgh or Tampa Bay in the end, and I expect Vancouver to beat San Jose or Nashville in the end.

Stanley Cup Winner:
Vancouver Canucks
i believe that Vancouver will win the cup because they are clearly the best team in the league... and their loss from last year will just make them hungrier... like the Penguins a few years back when they lost to Detroit in the Finals, then the Next year they beat Detroit in the finals and won the cup.




Trophies(not all just some)
Art Ross Trophy(most points)
Alexander Ovechkin (112 points)
runner up- Evgeni Malkin (108 points if healthy)

Norris Trophy (best defense)
Shea Weber
runner up- Zdeno Chara and Kris Letang

Vezina (best goalie)
Pekka Rinne of the Nashville Predators
runner up- Roberto Luongo(Vancouver) or Marc-Andre Fleury(Pittsburgh)

Maurice Rockey Richard (most goals)
Steven Stamkos with 56 goals
runner up- Alex Ovechkin with 54 goals


Lester B Pearson Award (best player)
Alexander Ovechkin
runner up- Evgeni Malkin and Steven Stamkos


so this is my little prediction for the NHL season... i could go on for hours... but im going to leave it at this.

So todays song of the day is from Killswitch Engage, and is called Never again off the album Killswitch Engage(self named). I really like this band, their music is intense, meaningful, and the lyrics are fantastic. the mood of this song, and the singer of this band are both fantastic. its hard to describe it. anyways here it is, i highly recommend you listen to this band they have a lot to offer.

Killswitch Engage- "Never Again" off the album "Killswitch Engage" (2009)

Remember to compliment someone! it really helps people... makes people feel good about themselves. at least once a day! im not sure when my next post will be, maybe tomorrow if i have the time. im trying to do at least a post a day, but with work and school its difficult you know?

anyways..so long for now and thanks to everyone who reads :)

Remember Who You Are

Welcome back! sorry i haven't posted anything in a while, I have been busy with work the past couple of days, i haven't had the time.
today's post is going to be about people and how they change. I find that things happen, and people change. but sometimes this is taken to the extreme and people who you have known and been friends with your entire life change dramatically throughout the years, and its almost like you don't even know them anymore. I know that change is a part of life, but people forget their roots sometimes... this is where the problem lies. they change in order to impress someone or to fit in or whatever the reason may be, not just time which changes people normally.
To me, people need to remember who they are, and what their values are. for example... you like the maple leafs, but you change your team because they don't do well. what the fuck people. just stay with your team, your values. who cares if they aren't incredible at that particular moment in time(though i have high hopes for the leafs this season...cmon 8th place!). just stick with what you love, say what you want to say. don't be influenced by the idiots out there who change everyone. just be who you are. if you change, that's fine but don't let other people change you. I understand that change can be good as well, but like i said earlier people need to stick to their roots and remember who they are.
A great example of this right here is League of Legends. why does everyone play this? i understand that people think its fun, but there's other games out there. why does everyone play it? because everyone else plays it. its become somewhat of a social network when you think about it. i hear people talking about it day in and day out, and it's like they are speaking a different language. I think that people don't just play the game because its fun, they play it because they want to fit in and play it because everyone else is. just do whatever the fuck you want people! you want to play World of Warcraft? go for it. want to play league of legends(because its fun, not because everyone else does) that's fine too. Want to play guitar? FUCK YA! what im trying to get at here, is do what you want to do, don't let others influence you, and stick to your roots. Remember who you are.

Thats all for today people, tomorrow im going to post a blog about hockey and my season expectations and predictions (GO PENS). Im trying to get blogs out as often as possible, trying for one a day. Work and School will get in the way and im sorry but im not going to abandon this blog. i dont care if people read it or not, this blog is more for me than anyone else(don't get me wrong, i truly appreciate if people do read it). its a place where i can just....talk. I can get things off my mind, i can talk about whatever and that's hard to do in my life normally because my interests do tread away from most of my friends and family. though my friends are awesome, this blog is like the psychiatrist or a counselor for me. they can just listen to my problems without remorse, without criticism. and like i said, it doesnt matter if anyone is reading it because i can get it off my mind. though like i said before i truly do appreciate everyone who does read it:)

So the song of the day is from the Foo Fighters off their album "Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace" and the song is called "Come Alive". I love the Foo Fighters and this album like every other album they have made is fantastic. I highly recommend it to anyone. The song "Come Alive" as the name suggests truly comes alive. I love the shift in mood and tempo in this song, i truly hope you guys like it as much as I do.

Foo Fighters "Come Alive" off Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace

Ill talk to you guys later, have a happy thanksgiving:) Remember to Compliment people atleast once a day! it really makes a difference... trust me.

This Is Goodbye