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New Rules - Andrei Svechnikov

Summary: You and Andrei used to date, now you´re trying to let go of him with a set of new rules which should work (more or less)

Pairing: Andrei Svechnikov x female!reader

warnings: angst (some), sexual themes (not explicit, hints to), mentions of break up, hints to toxic behavior, mentions of being drunk

word count: 3.05k

authors note:

this is my very first time publishing anything I´ve written like ever

feedback is appreciated

english is not my native language so bear with any grammar or spelling mistakes

Svech is portrait as kind of toxic, that´s not how I see him irl

I hope you enjoy :))

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ONE: Don’t pick up the phone, you know he´s only calling cause he´s drunk and alone

“Give me your phone.” Your friend demanded as you checked it for the millionth time that evening. “What?” Confusion was written all over your face even though you knew exactly what she meant. “You are not waiting for his call.” You rolled your eyes in annoyance.

She knew you were waiting. He had just lost the metropolitan division final round against the Rangers. They had battled hard, almost came back to equalize the series after being down 3-1 just a few days prior but it wasn’t enough. Seeing the defeat on his and his teammates faces after they once again did not even come close to winning the cup broke your heart.

You were there when they got swept in the eastern conference final the year prior. You comforted him after the game, let him get drunk out of his mind and then brought him back to your shared apartment where he cried in your arms over not being able to be on the ice to help his teammates reach their ultimate goal.

“We both know he will call as soon as he´s drunk enough. He always does.” Unfortunately, your friend knew your relationship well enough for that. When you were together, he always called after bad games. Sometimes when he was drunk, sometimes when he was sober, but he always called.

The thought sent a shiver down your spine. You knew you should have blocked him the first time it happened after you broke up. He was injured again. Taking a puck to the face. You had broken up a few weeks prior to that after one of your many disagreements was the tripping point for you.

He slurred his words during the phone call, begging and pleading for you to take him back. That he would change, for you. It broke your heart to turn him down.

“Give me the phone, girl.” Your friend held out her hand again, waiting for you to finally place the device into it. Your shoulders slumped. You knew you should give it to her because you would give in as soon as the call came through. Her face tensed when you made no move, just kept twirling the phone around. “You want him to call.” It was a statement not a question. You didn’t have to answer for you both knew you did.

“You need to get over him.” She hissed, slamming her drink down on the wooden bar top. “You relationship was toxic. He manipulated you. He wanted to take away your dreams and make you a trophy piece he can put next to the Stanley Cup one day. A beautiful thing on his arm he can show off. When will your realize?” Her face turned red as she spoke, her voice laced with venom.

A loud sigh left your mouth. She was right but still there was this feeling deep inside your chest that made you go back to him. “Grow up. He´s a playboy. A kid they gave too much money to who now thinks he´s the king of the world and can get away with everything because he´s good at shooting a rubber disk at a net.”

Each word stung in your chest. You knew she was right. “And yet I still love him.” Right on que your phone started to ring. Andrei Svechnikov.

“If you take this, I can´t do this anymore. I´m done watching you getting your heart broken by this asshole. You know he is only calling because he is drunk and alone.” You rolled your eyes. You knew she didn’t mean it; she just didn’t want you to get hurt again.

“Hey…” you said before dismissing her by turning around.

TWO: Don´t let him in, you´ll have to kick him out again

You thought he had gone back to Russia during the off season but when you had a knock at your door in the middle of the night. A gasp left your mouth when you saw the scene on the other side.

Seth Jarvis and Jesperi Kotkaniemi holding up a very drunk looking Andrei shooting each other worried glances as they waited for someone to open the door.

You leaned your forehead against the cold wood for a second, contemplating if you should let him in. With his state it would mean that he would spend the night, and you would have to kick him out again the next morning. Guilt would eat you alive if you let him stay but something in you knew you could not let him stand out there.

Three pairs of wide eyes looked at you after you gathered the courage to open. Jarvy and KKs eyes soon turned into guilt. Unspoken apologies filling the air. “BABY.” Andrei shouted. Peaking your head left and right you made sure no neighbors were nearby. “Hey.” You weren’t sure any of the men heard you. “He insisted on coming here.” KK stated, his words laced with guilt.

The both of you knew he knew better than bringing him here, so did Seth but you knew once Andrei had an idea in his head it was hard to get him to stop. “We´re sorry. We will take him home.” Seth fidgeted with his left hand and brushed it over his already tussled hair.

Your eyes wandered over the slump body of your ex-boyfriend. He was barely hanging on to his teammates shoulders. It must have been quite the process to even get him up here in the first place. “Bring him in.” KK exchanged a worried glance with his teammate on Andrei´s other arm. “Are you sure?”

Another loud sigh escaped your mouth before you could stop it. You knew you should say no. “Just do it, I will deal with the consequences later.”

Once Andrei was settled on your couch, deep asleep within seconds, you and his teammates stood in silence. Unspoken words heavy in the air. “We shouldn’t have come here.” Seth broke the silence. “It´s fine.” That was the end of the conversation.

The next morning you were awake way to early after the late-night disturbance. Andrei was still asleep on the couch when you walked into the living room. “Why are you here?” you whispered into the quiet space.

“I miss you.” Goosebumps rose on your arms at his reply. “Drei…” He groaned as he sat up. His hair tussled, his shirt wrinkled, his eyes shot red from the alcohol he indulged in last night. “I´m sorry. I didn’t know what I was thinking coming here. It was like a reflex when Jarvy and KK tried to take me home.”

“It´s fine.” You closed your eyes and took a deep breath. “No, actually it´s not fine. Andrei, what are we doing? You call me when you are drunk, you show up at my doorstep when you´re drunk. Jarvy and KK apologized approximately fifty times for your behavior last night. We broke up months ago because YOU could no longer deal with my dramatics. You´re here for what exactly? Because it is certainly not to beg me for forgiveness.”

“I saw you on your date a few nights ago.” His confession hit you like a truck. You went for lunch with a guy from work a while ago. A friend from work, but you didn´t tell him that.

“And that gives you a right to do what? You can’t state any claim to me. We broke up, Andrei.” You clapped your hands over your face. The exhaustion from the long night now coming back to haunt you.

A beat passes with no reply. “Leave.” His eyes shot up in surprise. “What…?” You knew he wanted to say more but no words came out of his mouth. “Leave, Andrei. Leave and never come back. Never contact me again. We are over. I want to move on with my life and moving on does not include you.”

THREE: Don’t be his friend, you know you´re gonna wake up in his bed in the morning

Months passed without seeing him after you threw him out of your apartment that night. You moved on with life. A few dates here and there, but nothing came out of it. Sometimes he was on your mind during them. In the beginning you compared them to him even though you didn’t want to, but things got better with time.

The more time passed between the last time you saw Andrei and the present day the less your thought about him actually. Your friend, who obviously did not stop being friends with you because you picked up the phone, was happy with the development and set you up with various different people throughout the passing time.

All came crashing down the next time you saw Andrei. It was New Years Eve. You were at a club in Miami to celebrate. Some girlfriends talked you into a trip over the year change and you said yes. Having been wrapped up with work prior to the holidays you were excited to let loose for a bit.

The bass hammered through your body a few hours into the evening. Alcohol had been flowing in masses, and it was still an hour until the new year. You swung your arms over your head to a Latin song you liked, your girlfriends next to you. “The guy over there has been starring at you for the past 10 minutes, you should go talk to him.” one of them yelled into your ear.

You followed her finger and looked directly into pretty blue eyes. The guy had blonde hair and muscles that everyone could see under his slightly too small shirt. “Go talk to him! He´s hot!” Your friend yelled again.

“Hey, gorgeous.” He greeted you as soon as you slid on a chair next to him. “Hey there yourself.” Flirting came easier to you when you had drunken but something about talking to him made him nervous. “What´s a pretty girl like you doing here ringing the new year in all alone?” You knew it was the worst way to open a conversation and in a sober state you wouldn’t have fallen for it but in this scenario, you looked up at him with heart eyes.

“Waiting for a guy like you to talk to me.” I shot him a wink which made him chuckle. You and he fell into an easy conversation. He told you that he´s here for a bachelor party and you told him about your girls trip to Miami. Conversation flowed easily, you blushed as he bought you another drink and brushed a strand of your hair out of your face. His touch lingering a little longer for just a friendly gesture.

“Babe, there you are.” The words hit you like ice cold water. The familiar Russian accent sending a shiver down your spine. “Babe?” The guy in front of you questioned as he saw the tall Russian step into your space. “Yeah, man, thanks for taking care of her, when she´s drunk she likes to wander. You next drink is on me.”

Perplexity was written all over the guys face but Andrei´s expression was ice cold, so he took the hint.

“Are you out of your mind?” You went off on him as soon as he was out of your earshot. “Hello to you too, malysh.” The Russian term of endearment something you had grown familiar with over time. “Fuck off, Andrei.” You pushed him out of the way and marched back towards your friends, but he stopped you by grabbing your arm.

“Let me go.” You whisper yelled as to not draw too much attention to you two. He didn’t comply. “Svechnikov, I´m warning you. I told you the last time we saw each other that you don’t have any claim to me anymore so, I have no idea what your little stunt back there was supposed to be but thanks for that.”

“He looked like a douchebag. You´re not good enough for him.” You huffed out a grunt. “And for whom am I good enough? You? Don’t make me laugh.” He grimaced. “I didn’t come here to fight.” His English getting worse with the alcohol, but you still understood him well enough.

“Then what are you here to do?” The two of you had wandered around in the club, now standing almost in the middle of the dance floor. “I wanted to apologize. You blocked me on everything so I could not do it via text, so I took my chance.” Your eyes narrowed. You didn’t really know what to do with his confession.

“I would like for us to be friends. I know you hung out with KK and Jarvy.” Your eyebrows raised. Friends. He wanted to be friends. “What?” The tone of your voice must have caught him by surprise because his eyes widened. “Friends.” He repeated.

“Ten… nine… eight… seven…�� the countdown started in the background. You were still trapped in the bubble Andrei´s words put you in, so they sounded like you had something stuck in your ears. “Let´s start the new year with a truce. Friends. We hang out occasionally, you come to a game every now and then. I promise to stop texting you drunk and to call you, and to show up at your house in the middle of the night unless you ask me to.” He slurred, half of his words getting lost in the chanting and celebrating happening around you.

You knew you should not do it. You knew this would end in disaster, just like it did the last times but were unable to tell this man no. He had captured you from the moment he first entered your life and put his spell on you. “Fine.”

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You blinked your eyes open stung by the brightness that hit you when you fully woke up. Holding your hand in front of your eyes, blocking the sun from hitting you in the face. This was not your hotel room; you could tell from the window you were looking at alone. Behind you the rustling of sheets let you know that whoever you went home with was still with you.

After taking a deep breath you tried to manage the headache that immediately hit you. The last thing you remembered was talking to Andrei, setting a truce with him about being friends. A mistake, you immediately thought.

Taking another deep breath, you picked up your phone and checked the time. Shortly after eleven in the morning. You didn’t remember when exactly you got here or how, but you knew that you were naked which meant you drunkenly slept with someone.

Usually, hookups were not your thing but today you could bring yourself to care. This is why you came to Miami. “Good morning, malysh.” Your heart skipped a beat. There is no way. Blinking a few short times to make sure you were not dreaming you turned around.

Andrei lifted his hand to block out the sun just like you had a few minutes earlier. “Fuck.” You mumbled. “Fuck, Fuck, Fuck. No, this is not happening. I´m dreaming.” You pinched yourself in the arm, jerking as it actually hurt.

Andrei chuckled behind you. “You okay?” His voice was rough and still laced with the screaming that had happened the night before. You buried your head in your hands. This could not be happening. You could not be in his hotel room, having come back to old patterns again. Your heart was racing, your hands were trembling, and your breathing was getting more rapid by the second.

“Malysh.” His voice mealy above a whisper. Shortly after you felt a soft kiss to your naked shoulder. “You´re panicking.” He correctly reads your actions. “Go.” was the only thing you said to him. “Baby, I can´t go, this is my hotel room.”

“Andrei, please, leave me alone for a few minutes.” He sensed the urgency in your words, so he slowly got up. “Okay, but we will talk about this after.”

And if you´re under him, you ain´t getting over him.

You took a few deep breaths, telling the situations was not as bad as you thought. At least you didn’t go with a stranger. An ex-boyfriend was not that much better, but it could have been worse. Drunk you is acting on sober you´s thoughts. Is what you thought. Did you still have feelings for Andrei? Was that a question you wanted to think about right now?

Andrei returned before you could finish your internal discussion. Shorts hung low on his body, his bulge visibly staining against the front. “There is no way you are turned on right now.” You tried to deflect. “What do you think happens when you are naked in my bed. You´re the hottest woman I have ever come across.”

You weren’t sure if he was being serious. Sure, he told you the same thing multiple times throughout your actual relationship, but he was with hotter people after. You saw the gossip, the models he was surrounding himself with after you had broken up.

“Stop thinking, Malysh.” The more he called you this specific Russian nickname the more you were taken back to your relationship. The problems but also the good memories. You knew this must end after today. You couldn’t let yourself get back to this.

He stepped into your space and started to prep your neck with kisses. “You´re thinking too much. Let me help you turn your head off just a bit.” He moved his kisses further down your neck before he pushed you down, so your back was hitting the soft sheets of the bed.

It was easy for him to climb over you and still reach every part of your body. He placed a short kiss to your lips before he started wandering again, placing kisses to every inch of you that was available to him.

This was the last time you were indulging in him; you were telling yourself. But the idea vanished when he sucked on your neck, leaving a mark as if you were his again.

You would deal with the consequences later.

#andrei svechnikov #carolina hurricanes #andrei svechnikov imagine #andrei svechnikov x reader #nhl imagine #carolina hurricanes imagine #nhl fanfiction #andrei svechnikov oneshot

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madisonadamssss · 3 months ago

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Teams that are potentially going to the playoffs! *Look out for updates*

Eastern Conference:

Atlantic Division:

Toronto Maple Leafs (clinched)

Tampa Bay Lightning (clinched)

Florida Panthers (clinched)

Metropolitan Division:

Washington Capitals (clinched)

Carolina Hurricanes (clinched)

New Jersey Devils (clinched)

The Wild Cards:

Ottawa Senators (clinched)

Montreal Canadiens (clinched)

New York Rangers

Columbus Blue Jackets

Detroit Red Wings

Western Conference:

Central Division:

Winnipeg Jets (clinched)

Dallas Stars (clinched)

Colorado Avalanche (clinched)

Pacific Division:

Vegas Golden Knights (clinched)

Los Angeles Kings (clinched)

Edmonton Oilers (clinched)

The Wild Cards:

St. Louis Blues (clinched)

Minnesota Wild (clinched)

Calgary Flames

Vancouver Canucks

Utah Hockey Club

#hockey #nhl hockey #journalism #new jersey devils #women in sports #winnipeg jets #st louis blues #vancouver canucks #calgary flames #golden knights #utah hockey club #carolina hurricanes #florida panthers #tampa bay lightning #washington capitals #toronto maple leafs #edmonton oilers #colorado avalanche

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aatuism · 21 days ago

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lowk i wanna get into hockey

whats happening now…

has the season started yet..? does it ever even end…

hi !! so glad you want to get into hockey its an incredible sport (and my favourite). right now the nhl regular season is over and the postseason is *almost* over. the stanley cup finals are upon us this week, which i dont know if i'll watch due to um. severely disliking both teams haha. but thats where we are with the season!

regular season runs from early october through early april; each team plays 82 games total in that time, and at the end of the season the four playoff rounds start. my team (vancouver canucks) did *not* make the playoffs this season due to genuinely everything going wrong, but i'm hoping next season will be better -- they're a really fun team despite the curse, and i'm always looking for people to lure into the fanbase, although picking your own team (based on location, vibes, or anything at all) is also a great idea.

(more general nhl stuff below the cut, a LOT more, but if you want more info feel free to jump into my dms!)

there are 32 total teams in the nhl right now, 6 of which have been there since the start -- the other 26 have been added at various points along the way. the teams are divided equally into conferences (east and west), and each conference is divided again into divisions (eastern conference is divided into atlantic and metropolitan; western conference is divided into pacific and central). so each division has 8 teams and each conference has 16 teams.

who makes it into the playoffs is determined as follows: the top 3 teams from each division (so, 12 total) automatically qualify; then the top 2 *remaining* teams from each conference (so, 4 more) are added, to get 16 total -- exactly half the nhl. then each team is matched against another team from the same conference, and they play a best of 7 elimination series to get to the next round, and so forth and so on until we have one victor. this year we ended up having the same two teams for the final round as last year, which is. fine. probably really great if you love those teams, but i *am* biased lmao

it's a game with 60 minutes of total play, divided into three 20-minute periods, with two 18-minute intermissions in between. if a game in the regular season is tied at the end, it goes to 5 minutes of 3-on-3 overtime, in which the first team to score instantly wins. if nobody scores within that time frame the game goes to a shootout, in which teams put their best shooters out in a best-of-three attempt to score on the opposing goaltender. whoever scores more in the shootout wins the game. 2 points are awarded to any regular season win, no matter if its in regulation time or overtime; 0 points to a loss in regulation; and 1 point to a loss in overtime/shootout.

there are three positions in hockey, which i'm going to very briefly explain and give a few examples in the nhl so you can look up different styles of play for each of those positions if you want (sorry i'm just fully nerding out now):

goaltender -- tends the goal. only one on the ice at a time, and generally two on the team. a few great modern examples are marc-andre fleury, roberto luongo, carey price, juuse saros, and thatcher demko;

defence -- general job is prevent opponents from having chances to score. two on the ice at a time, one on each side, and at least 6 on the team. a few modern examples: cale makar, chris tanev, jaccob slavin, quinn hughes, zach werenski;

and forward -- generally responsible for most scoring; 3-person units (known as lines) with at least 12 forwards on the team. lines are divided into left wing, centre, and right wing, and typically players can only play one (or sometimes maybe two) of those positions. examples: sidney crosby, daniel and henrik sedin (twins!!!), alex ovechkin, connor bedard, travis konecny, connor mcdavid ... honestly most of the Big Names in hockey are forwards.

um. there are So Many Rules. this is already pretty long and idek if you wanted this whole essay so i'll leave it here, but as i said already my dms are super open for *any* hockey questions and there are a lot of things like youtube videos explaining nhl rules. although i can definitely do that too fhskkfdkg

oh and there are also other leagues .. whl my beloved junior teams .. pwhl WOMENS HOCKEY coming soon to a city sort of close to me .. there is so much hockey all of the time except during summer but even then there *is* australian hockey i just havent fully gotten into it yet .. okay cutting myself off now this is long enough

#ask tag #sorry this is um. really long. i started typing and then i didnt stop #and i didnt even get into my teams lore fhskkfskf thatd be another whole essay #but anon i rly hope this is useful/informative/what you wanted!!!#hockey

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pyotrkochetkov · 4 months ago

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i want to get into hockey but i have no idea where to start 😭

hello!!! hockey is a truly wild sport with an extremely rabid and toxic fanbase, but it's one of the toughest, skilled, and most entertaining sports in the entire world. the action and pace of the game is extremely fast, so there's never a dull moment. also in my opinion, winning a championship in this sport is the hardest to achieve in all of sports. but to start out 😅:

this is a really amazing intro post that is pretty all-encompassing of the basics of hockey/rules/stats etc. it's a bit outdated but still a really decent resource

it can be pretty overwhelming to start to get into just with all of the different facets of the game, but many people will typically choose a team to follow (they live near the team, they like the vibes, etc) or they follow a specific player they enjoy and get into various teams that way.

the NHL (national hockey league) is definitely considered the TOP league in the sport. you'll basically find all of the best hockey players in the world playing in this league.

there are currently 32 teams in the NHL, which are grouped based on team location for the most part

Eastern Conference:

Metropolitan Division: Carolina Hurricanes, Columbus Blue Jackets, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Washington Capitals

Atlantic Division: Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Detroit Red Wings, Florida Panthers, Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs

Western Conference:

Central Division: Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, St. Louis Blues, Utah Hockey Club, Winnipeg Jets

Pacific Divison: Anaheim Ducks, Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, San Jose Sharks, Seattle Kraken, Vancouver Canucks, Vegas Golden Knights

so just by following a team (contrary to the haters and hockey purists, you CAN follow and be a fan of multiple teams) you can learn a lot about the sport just through watching the games and even listening to the commentary on the broadcasts will give you game insights, which by the way, i have to say they make watching hockey so fucking difficult. so if you don't want to pay for it i would recommend these streaming sites:

nhl66.ir

onhockey.tv (this one has all the leagues usually)

v3.sportsurge.to

i've been watching this sport for a loooooong ass time it's almost embarrassing so if you ever have questions i would be more than happy to answer them :)

#anonymous #ask

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cynical-syndication · 27 days ago

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My new mutual has encouraged me to ramble

That was a mistake because I could yap for hours

Unfortunately, I also have a job, so I can't yap as much as I want to right now

But i have ideas so just you wait

In the meantime, here is a nice list of how hockey teams are organized because I already have it typed up

(Yes, this is fairly useless information, but shhhhhh)

There are 32 NHL teams and they're all divided into two categories based on time zone and location.

The first category is the Eastern and Western Conferences, and then they're divided in two divisions per Conference.

Eastern Conference

Atlantic Division:

- Boston Bruins

- Buffalo Sabres

- Detroit Red Wings

- Florida Panthers

- Montreal Canadiens

- Ottawa Senators

- Tampa Bay Lightning

- Toronto Maple Leafs

Metropolitan Division:

- Carolina Hurricanes

- Columbus Blue Jackets

- New Jersey Devils

- New York Islanders

- New York Rangers

- Philadelphia Flyers

- Pittsburgh Penguins

- Washington Capitals

Western Conference

Central Division:

- Chicago Blackhawks

- Colorado Avalanche

- Dallas Stars

- Minnesota Wild

- Nashville Predators

- St. Luis Blues

- Utah Hockey Club

- Winnipeg Jets

Pacific Division:

- Anaheim Ducks

- Calgary Flames

- Edmonton Oilers

- Los Angeles Kings

- San Jose Sharks

- Seattle Kraken

- Vancouver Canucks

- Vegas Golden Knights

25 of the 32 NHL teams are based somewhere in the United States, and the remaining 7 are in Canada.

I have a map, so here it is:

#hockey #nhl #yapping #silly

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bratbarzal · 28 days ago

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What teams would you put each of the hughes brothers on other than their current team based on playing style?

For me, it's Colorado or Boston for Quinn

Pittsburgh or Tampa for Jack

Carolina or Seattle for Luke

*disclaimer bc people are in the mood to come for me I like them where they are hahahaha

quinn/avs is an interesting shout I do like the idea of there being a conference divide bc it creates the opportunity for a hughes stanley cup final (delusion based) cale and quinn as the ultimate RD/LD……….. the powerrrr

I also see the luke/canes vibe I think he has the potential to be a really powerful player and he sort of fits their style and he also gives metropolitan division I can’t explain it I wouldn’t see him anywhere else

I think Jack would have to be a franchise player if I saw him anywhere else and I don’t think that’s pittsburgh bc he can never out-franchise sid but tampa I could see!! maybe even detroit!! keep him eastern to see a more frequent jack and luke match up hahaha

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sc0tters · 5 months ago

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we have a big event starting next week and here is the last thing we really need to plan out is the this.

so in case this is your first post reading about it, it will be a short form event involving all 32 teams

we are going to use blurbs and social media edits (smaus) but I need to figure out how to really determine the breakdown of it.

there are five different options so pick the one you'd most like to see and I'll start planning it once we know to get it out.

thanks so much for the help with it guys! 🩷

#amber rambles

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devilsupdates · 1 year ago

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Since people are voting yes for me to keep everyone updated on the playoffs and the cup here are the standings for

playoffs

For the eastern conference

Atlantic division

Boston Bruins have clinched playoff

Florida Panthers have clinched playoffs

Maple leafs have clinched playoffs

Lightning have clinched playoffs

Red wings are in the wild card race

Sabres are eliminated

Senators are eliminated

Canadiens are eliminated

Metropolitan division

Rangers have clinched playoffs

Hurricanes have clinched playoffs

Islanders have clinched playoffs

Capitals are in the wild card race

Penguins are in the wild card race

Flyers are in the wild card race

Devils are eliminated

Blue jackets are eliminated

Western conference

Central division

Stars have clinched playoffs and division title

Jets have clinched playoffs

Avalanche have clinched playoffs

Predators have clinched playoffs

Blues are eliminated

Wild are eliminated

Coyotes are eliminated

Blackhawks are eliminated

Pacific division

Canucks have clinched playoffs

Oilers have clinched playoffs

Kings have clinched playoffs

Golden knights have clinched playoffs

Flames have been eliminated

Kraken have been eliminated

Ducks are eliminated

Sharks have been eliminated

#boston bruins #Panthers #hockey imagine #maple leafs #hockey #pittsburgh penguins #new york rangers #vancouver canucks #carolina hurricanes #new jersey devils

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theemporium · 1 year ago

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cece please don't take this the wrong way because i love having you in the hockey fandom but you've been here for months and it seems like you don't really care about hockey and just want to thirst over the hughes bros.

there's rivalries with the nyc teams but rangers for worse than islanders by miles

flyers are another big one (nico and past-flyer nolan patrick are boyfriends though) but the flyers are arch enemies with the penguins

other metropolitan division teams are like minor rivals like yeah they fight each other but there seems to be no real hate between them

i mean, i do care about hockey otherwise i wouldn't be going out of my way to stay up to watch games but sure🤠only here to thirst over the hughes brothers!!

i was just asking because i mostly know about the eastern rivalries, not as much for the western and metropolitan conferences😅

#cece answers

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locke-writes · 1 year ago

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Hockey Fast Facts

In which a series of random hockey facts are presented to teach the history of the NHL

@heliads

The NHL was founded on November 26th, 1917 and was founded after the suspension of the National Hockey Association

Initially the NHL only consisted of 4 teams for the initial 1917-1918 and all four were based in Canada. The only still active team is the Montreal Canadiens who have often been referred to as the Habs.

Although there were a few teams who joined the NHL after that first season in 1917, none of those teams are still in existence. The second oldest team in the NHL are the Boston Bruins who first joined in the 1924-1925 season. That season consisted of 6 teams in total.

Divisions were first introduced in the 1926-1927 season and consisted of the Canadian and American divisions although one team from New York was included in the Canadian division. Today there are four divisions: the Atlantic, Metropolitan, Central, and Pacific divisions.

You may come to hear of people referring to some teams as part of the ‘Original Six’. This is in reference to the six teams that made up the NHL from the 1942 season through the 1967 season. The teams in question are the Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers, and Toronto Maple Leafs.

The 1967-1968 team introduced 6 new teams to the NHL and creating the East and West Divisions of the NHL. The Original Six were made a part of the Eastern Division with the new 6 teams making up the West Division. Although the divisions would change in seasons after, the East and West Divisions would eventually return and are still used to this day.

Many teams came and went but by the 1974-1975 season, a total of 18 teams were active in the NHL. This season brought change to the NHLs game structure with the introduction of teams being split into Conferences and then Divisions. The Conferences were: Prince of Wales Conference (holding the Adams and Norris divisions). And the Campbell Conference (holding the Patrick and Smythe divisions)

The 1979-1980 season saw a total of 21 teams in the NHL as the WHA (World Hockey Association) disbanded. The four teams were the Winnipeg Jets, Edmonton Oilers, New England Whalers, and Quebec Nordiques. Only the Jets and Oilers are current teams.

The 1993-1994 season saw a change in title to the Conferences and Divisions as well as teams rearranging and landing in different divisions. The Eastern and Western Conferences with the Atlantic, Metropolitan, Central, and Pacific divisions is the current format to this day. However from the 1998 season through the 2013-2014 season there were 3 divisions per Conference.

No hockey was played in the 2004-2005 season due to an unresolved lockout. As such no Stanley Cup was awarded and what is engraved on the Cup for this instance is ‘Season Not Played’

For the most part that brings us to how the league stands today. There were a few more team expansions which bring up the total number of competing teams to 32 but that’s basically league history

Note: I am planning some info posts about the teams where I’ll go more in depth on aspects like expansions, important players, etc. Wanted to keep this post fairly straightforward and as short as I could for the time being!

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[ad_1] ⚙️ How it worksThe Stanley Cup Playoffs feature 16 of the league’s 32 teams — eight from the Eastern Conference and eight from the Western Conference.Within each conference, the top three teams in each division (Atlantic and Metropolitan in the East, Central and Pacific in the West) as well as the two next-best teams in each conference (the Wild Cards) make the playoffs.Each of the four playoff rounds is a best-of-seven series. In each conference’s first round, the second wild card team (the one with the worse record) takes on the division winner with the best record, while the first wild card team (the better record) faces the conference’s other division winner. The remaining two series pair the No. 2 and No. 3 teams from the same divisions.For example, the Winnipeg Jets won the Central Division and the Western Conference, while the Vegas Golden Knights won the Pacific Division.Since the Jets had the better record, they’ll face the lower-seeded St. Louis Blues, while the Knights take on the Minnesota Wild.And all teams are playing for one thing: the chance to hoist the Stanley Cup. No guts, no glory.🏆 The top teamsSource: Bruce Bennett/Getty ImagesWashington Capitals (Metropolitan): The Caps silenced the haters in resounding fashion, unexpectedly ascending to the top of the conference standings. And while history-making captain Alex Ovechkin has been the lightning rod, this squad’s biggest strength is their depth — the power of friendship (and seven players with 50+ points on the season) is always a recipe for success.Dallas Stars (Central): The (victory) green come stumbling into the postseason, losing seven straight games. That’s certainly not ideal, but this group is, ahem, star-studded from top to bottom, especially after the blockbuster deal that landed them dynamic right winger Mikko Rantanen at the trade deadline. It’s Cup or bust.Carolina Hurricanes (Metropolitan): The storm is once again surging — but regular-season wins haven’t translated to playoff success for the Canes. Their last Stanley Cup appearance was nearly twenty years ago, despite the franchise being one of the winningest teams of the last decade. Led by center Sebastian Aho, it’s time for this bunch of jerks to shed the bridesmaid title once and for all.Florida Panthers (Atlantic): The defending champs have played a lot of hockey lately, lacing up their skates 290 times (!!!) in 916 days after competing in the last two Stanley Cup Finals. Whether it’s goalie Sergei “Brick Wall” Bobrovsky or the league’s most infuriating forward line, these Cats are hungry for a repeat.Vegas Golden Knights (Pacific): Death, taxes, and Vegas in the postseason. The perennial powerhouse Knights have only missed the playoffs once in their eight-year existence, winning their first Cup just two seasons ago. Conspiracy theories be damned, captain Mark Stone and Co. just keep on rolling.🤝 The contendersSource: Getty ImagesWinnipeg Jets (Central): Why are we ranking the Presidents’ Trophy–winning Jets as a contender and not a top team? For starters, the Presidents’ Trophy curse: The league’s best regular-season team hasn’t won the Cup since 2013.On top of that, the Jets lack true star power. Yes, they have the league’s top goaltender in Connor Hellebuyck, and they have strong players in Mark Scheifele and Nikolaj Ehlers, but Winnipeg is missing the “it” factor that’s so important in playoff hockey.Toronto Maple Leafs (Atlantic): The Leafs are desperate to win it all for the first time since 1967, the longest Stanley Cup drought in NHL history. With a high-scoring season in the books, they’ve proven they’re an offensive powerhouse, but they’ll need a show-stopping performance from tendy Anthony Stolarz to finally be considered a postseason threat.Edmonton Oilers (Pacific): Oil Country finds itself in a similar position as last year, snagging a playoff spot despite an underwhelming regular season. Fearless leader and team captain Connor McDavid hasn’t been his best this season, but he’s known to find another gear come playoffs. Can he peak at the right time to lead Edmonton back to the Stanley Cup Final?Colorado Avalanche (Central): If defense wins championships, the Avs need to step up their game. They allowed 231 goals this season, good for second-worst of the West’s playoff-contending teams. That said, the Avs retooled at the trade deadline, including picking up goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood from the San Jose Sharks. Let’s see if those moves pay off.🐎 The dark horsesSource: Getty ImagesLA Kings (Pacific): The major key for the Kings? Home-ice advantage. The royal lads boast the league’s best home record this season, establishing Crypto.com Arena as a formidable venue for their foes. If LA can properly leverage their fans’ raucousness and maintain their steadfast defense, they could upend McDavid and the Oilers in the first round.Ottawa Senators (Atlantic): Look away, Leafs fans. The Buds have only advanced to the second round once in their last nine playoff appearances, and the Sens have a good shot of making that one in 10. Buoyed by the energy of feisty captain Brady Tkachuk (pronounced kuh-CHUCK) and a solid one-two punch in net, the Sens could capitalize on their underdog billing.New Jersey Devils (Metropolitan): The Devils’ promising season took a turn after their top scorer, Jack Hughes, went down with a shoulder injury. Though Jack will be out for the postseason, his younger brother Luke and the rest of the squad are still optimistic. Their head-to-head with the aforementioned Canes was an even split this season — anything can happen.📺 How to tune in Source: AP Photo/David ZalubowskiThere’ll be near-daily playoff hockey for the next month and a half, leading to the start of the Stanley Cup Final in early June. 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NHL Playoff Predictions: Who Will Take Home the Cup in 2027

For hockey enthusiasts gathering on the nhl hockey forum and the AHL and NHL Hockey Forum, playoff season represents the pinnacle of excitement. As we analyze championship contenders, we’ve gathered insights from various team communities, including the hockey future forum, to bring you a comprehensive breakdown of this year’s Stanley Cup race.

The Eastern Conference Battlefield

Atlantic Division: Traditional Powerhouses

Members of the tampa bay lightning forum have reason for optimism. Their team’s championship DNA remains intact, with Nikita Kucherov leading the scoring race and Andrei Vasilevskiy showing late-season form. Meanwhile, discussions on the florida panthers forum highlight their emergence as legitimate contenders, backed by an aggressive forechecking system that’s caused problems for opponents all season.

The passionate debates on the toronto maple leafs forum and broader leafs forums reflect cautious optimism. Toronto’s improved defensive structure and elite scoring talent have positioned them well, though past playoff disappointments linger in fans’ memories.

Metropolitan Division: Rising Forces

Regular contributors to the nyr forum and new york rangers forum emphasize their team’s balanced approach. The Rangers’ combination of veteran leadership and young talent, supported by elite goaltending, makes them a serious threat in any series.

Western Conference Battlegrounds

Pacific Division: Offensive Powerhouses

The edmonton oilers forum and edmonton oilers fan forum buzz with excitement about their team’s explosive offense. Despite defensive concerns, their league-leading power play and the McDavid-Draisaitl duo make them dangerous. The canucks forum community points to their team’s resurgence, backed by improved special teams and consistent goaltending.

Discussions on the anaheim ducks forum focus on their young core’s development and potential for playoff surprises.

Central Division: Dark Horses and Contenders

The dallas stars forum analyzes their team’s balanced attack and defensive structure. With multiple threads discussing upcoming dallas stars tournaments, fans highlight their depth at every position. Meanwhile, the nashville predators forum community sees potential for a deep playoff run, citing their strong defensive system and momentum.

Both the minnesota hockey forums and minnhock hockey forum reflect optimism about their team’s blend of veterans and rising stars.

Key Factors for Playoff Success

Drawing from extensive analysis across team forums, several elements will determine the 2025 champion:

1. Goaltending Excellence

Consistent performance under pressure

Ability to steal games in hostile environments

Mental toughness during long series

2. Special Teams Efficiency

Power play conversion in crucial moments

Penalty kill reliability

Discipline in emotional games

3. Scoring Depth

Production beyond the top line

Secondary scoring in tight games

Fourth-line contribution

4. Road Performance

Adaptability in different arenas

Mental toughness in hostile environments

Consistent system execution

5. Health Management

Load distribution across the roster

Injury prevention strategies

Depth player readiness

Championship Prediction

After analyzing discussions across every major forum, from the elite teams to the dark horses, here’s our comprehensive playoff prediction:

Eastern Conference Path

The conference title will likely run through Florida or New York. Both regions host teams with the right mix of skill, experience, and goaltending to survive the grueling playoff format.

Western Conference Journey

Expect surprises in the West, where any team reaching peak form could make the finals. The conference’s unpredictability makes it especially intriguing this year.

Stanley Cup Final Prediction

The data points to an established Eastern Conference powerhouse facing an unexpected Western Conference finalist. The champion will emerge from the team that best combines:

Elite goaltending

Depth scoring

Special teams excellence

Road game success

Injury management

Conclusion

As the hockey world anticipates the most exciting time of year, communities across every team forum prepare for the intensity of playoff hockey. Whether you’re a regular contributor to the hockey future forum or just beginning to follow the sport, the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs promise unprecedented excitement and potential surprises.

Remember, playoff hockey’s unpredictability makes these predictions just educated guesses. The real drama will unfold on the ice, where anything can happen and often does.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

NHL Playoff Predictions: Who Will Take Home the Cup in 2025

1. What makes the 2025 NHL playoffs exciting? The 2025 NHL playoffs offer a captivating mix of powerhouse teams, emerging contenders, and the unpredictability that defines hockey’s postseason. Fans across forums like the NHL Hockey Forum and AHL and NHL Hockey Forum are particularly interested in how NHL AHL move-ups will impact the playoffs. These young players transitioning from the AHL bring fresh energy and have the potential to shift the momentum for their teams.

2. Who are the standout teams in the Eastern Conference? In the Atlantic Division, the Tampa Bay Lightning remain strong contenders, thanks to their experienced core and standout performances from stars like Nikita Kucherov. Florida Panthers fans are optimistic, as their team’s aggressive play has caused problems for opponents. Meanwhile, the Toronto Maple Leafs are generating buzz due to their improved defensive systems and elite scoring talent, though past playoff struggles remain a talking point.

In the Metropolitan Division, the New York Rangers are seen as a formidable threat, combining veteran leadership with young talent and elite goaltending. Many discussions highlight how their depth and balance make them a serious contender.

3. What are the key storylines in the Western Conference? The Pacific Division features offensive juggernauts like the Edmonton Oilers, whose dynamic duo of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl continues to dominate. Forums are abuzz with discussions about whether their offensive firepower can overcome defensive challenges. The Vancouver Canucks and Anaheim Ducks are also generating excitement, with young rosters and improved team performances creating the potential for surprises.

In the Central Division, the Dallas Stars have impressed with their depth and consistency, while the Nashville Predators are seen as dark horses with a strong defensive system. Fans of the Minnesota Wild are hopeful, citing the team’s mix of veteran experience and emerging talent, including possible contributions from NHL AHL move-ups.

4. How do NHL AHL move-ups influence the playoffs? Players moving up from the AHL often bring a burst of energy and fresh perspectives, which can be game-changing during the playoffs. Teams frequently rely on these young players to fill gaps caused by injuries or to add depth to their rosters. Many fans believe that NHL AHL move-ups could be the X-factor in this year’s playoff race, with some predicting breakout performances from these newcomers.

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