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NFT: NHL Training Camp Starts This Week

BrettNYG10 : 9/11/2017 11:45 am
Kings open up tomorrow, Rangers first day is on Thursday.

Should be an exciting season of hockey with the Rangers winning the Cup and Tavares playing his final year as an Islander.

How does everyone feel about their team (or teams, in Hudson's case) this year?
Speaking of hockey  
pjcas18 : 9/11/2017 11:51 am : link
I saw this tweet about Jason Pominville and the winter classic, he's back with Buffalo and was in the inaugural winter classic and is in it again this year in NY and nhl.com had a piece on it.

and I found it very un-interesting, but WTF is Crosby wearing? Does he have a bullet proof vest under his uniform? a parka?

this has to be a photo shop right? He looks like the Michelin man.


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KWhite2250 : 9/11/2017 12:07 pm : link
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I saw this tweet about Jason Pominville and the winter classic, he's back with Buffalo and was in the inaugural winter classic and is in it again this year in NY and nhl.com had a piece on it.

and I found it very un-interesting, but WTF is Crosby wearing? Does he have a bullet proof vest under his uniform? a parka?

this has to be a photo shop right? He looks like the Michelin man.



He's a pussy and didnt wanna catch a cold so he wore like 5 layers?
Those are such ugly jerseys.  
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Only the Canadiens white jerseys are perfect, and only the original 6 minus the Bruins jerseys are tolerable.

alternate jerseys suck and the NHL jerseys in general are mostly awful other than the aforementioned.
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Marc Bergevin has all but ruled out that Alex Galchenyuk will play centre at any point. Says he's seen enough to know it won't work.
Brett  
Fish : 9/11/2017 2:03 pm : link
Don't you have birthday wishes to offer people.
Seeing increased speculation  
Kyle in NY : 9/11/2017 2:03 pm : link
that Lias Andersson makes the rangers out of camp and slots in at center. Should be interesting
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Marc Bergevin has all but ruled out that Alex Galchenyuk will play centre at any point. Says he's seen enough to know it won't work.

I read Drouin will be center. Not sure he's going to fare any better, but I'm looking forward to Drouin and Chucky playing together if they don't deal him and they keep them together. That's the most offensive skill the Canadiens have had together on a line in a decade+
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BrettNYG10 : 9/11/2017 2:07 pm : link
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that Lias Andersson makes the rangers out of camp and slots in at center. Should be interesting


I really wish they retained Lindberg (over Fast/Grabner). I think he could have handled the really tough defensive zone starts the team needs out of a 3C. Hayes is wasted if he's given those starts, IMO. I don't know enough about Andersson to know if he can handle those minutes long-term.

I think Holden's movable, and am still hopeful he can be part of a package to solve the 2C/3C issue if Andersson's not ready.

#SiF
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Kyle in NY : 9/11/2017 2:11 pm : link
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that Lias Andersson makes the rangers out of camp and slots in at center. Should be interesting



I really wish they retained Lindberg (over Fast/Grabner). I think he could have handled the really tough defensive zone starts the team needs out of a 3C. Hayes is wasted if he's given those starts, IMO. I don't know enough about Andersson to know if he can handle those minutes long-term.

I think Holden's movable, and am still hopeful he can be part of a package to solve the 2C/3C issue if Andersson's not ready.

#SiF


I think Holden goes during camp. I don't see how he can be kept. There's usually a few September trades.
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BrettNYG10 : 9/11/2017 2:17 pm : link
Given the handful of young dmen (DeAngelo, Pionk, the Russian), I think he sort of has to go. Ideally, two of them shine and Staal is the 7th dman, but I'm doubtful that happens. I think the team will be fine with either Staal/Holden as the 6th guy - but both shouldn't be playing and certainly not on the second pair. I'd 'prefer' Holden over Staal as the sixth guy, but Staal's unmovable.

I also think Holden is a guy that plenty of teams will overvalue as a 4th dman when he's probably just a 6th/7th guy.
Finally some nice banter  
Dave M : 9/11/2017 2:46 pm : link
I hope no one ruins it and tries to mention the magic words around here. These threads get ruined organically anyway because they become a Rag fan ass grab contest about B prospects that'll be traded in a year anyway. I miss Girardi already.

All kidding aside I'm really having mixed feelings about how often I'll participate in threads this season. I do feel one our main cogs was banned from this site unfairly and I'd like that to be reconsidered.

I see the Islanders are getting zero respect from many major"publications" but hey that's ok. I think they are a better team today. The big thing to watch other than 800lb gorilla (JT) is how the young guys improve and if Barzal can make a big impact right away like rookies have been doing lately. I'm not really worried about the D and G right now although the D depth has taken a bit of a hit. Can they build on the momentum they started last season after the coaching change? The best news we could possibly hear by the end of the calendar year is that the Belmont arena will be built.
Good work, Brett, getting us back to the ice sheet here  
pganut : 9/11/2017 2:53 pm : link
A couple of rule changes to be aware of this season, both with the "flow of the game" in mind:

1. NHL teams will no longer be able to call for an offside review without fear of punishment. The NHL will now give teams that fail the offside review a two-minute minor penalty.

Here's the take a deep breath moment for teams (from SBN):
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Now, coaches will have to strategize more on the use of this challenge. Is it worth putting a team on a penalty kill after looking at a play that might not go in its favor? The spirit of the offside challenge was to get rid of goals like Matt Duchenes here that are miles offside, but it was often used on calls difficult to discern with the naked eye.

2. No longer will coaches be able to call timeouts after icings. Opposing teams will still be able to, but teams that ice the puck will not be able to rest their defenders.
Not relevant to NHL.....yet  
pjcas18 : 9/11/2017 2:56 pm : link
but a new rule in youth hockey this year is a short-handed team can no longer ice the puck. It's treated like an even strength icing.

Not sure how I feel about that yet as a coach, but I feel like the NHL could eventually adopt that rule, if nothing else it should increase scoring.
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pganut : 9/11/2017 3:06 pm : link
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but a new rule in youth hockey this year is a short-handed team can no longer ice the puck. It's treated like an even strength icing.

Not sure how I feel about that yet as a coach, but I feel like the NHL could eventually adopt that rule, if nothing else it should increase scoring.
Yeah, not sure I like that. I think the SH team should get some relief and sending it down the other way is the only real way to replenish players. Especially in multiple man-down situations (ie, 5 on 3s), that'd be brutal if a team couldn't send it down without fear of icing after being trapped for most of a PK. I'd think with that instituted at the pro level, the PP success percentages would increase meaningfully. Like you said, maybe that's what they want and will ultimately be attractive to the NHL.
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Jay in Toronto : 9/11/2017 3:13 pm : link
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but a new rule in youth hockey this year is a short-handed team can no longer ice the puck. It's treated like an even strength icing.

Not sure how I feel about that yet as a coach, but I feel like the NHL could eventually adopt that rule, if nothing else it should increase scoring.

Yeah, not sure I like that. I think the SH team should get some relief and sending it down the other way is the only real way to replenish players. Especially in multiple man-down situations (ie, 5 on 3s), that'd be brutal if a team couldn't send it down without fear of icing after being trapped for most of a PK. I'd think with that instituted at the pro level, the PP success percentages would increase meaningfully. Like you said, maybe that's what they want and will ultimately be attractive to the NHL.


I've advocated this for years.

1. It will make the penalty more onerous -- hopefully cut down on cheap shots etc.

2. Will probably result in more scoring, which could help the sport gain more of a foothold.

Agree Jay though the USA hockey reasons differ  
pjcas18 : 9/11/2017 3:36 pm : link
for now though I've told my kids to still ice it and we'll take the face off, they're only squirts (U10) but they've mostly been playing hockey already for 3 - 4 years and re-coaching stuff like this takes a while.

The rule for now is only up to bantams (U14), but I think it could easily be in high school and NCAA within a few years.

Anyway, the USA hockey reasons for the rule change are they want kids at the under 14 levels to develop more creativity, "problem solving", puck skills, skating, etc.

They feel like taking away icing is a step toward that because players can no longer just slap the puck down the ice, but I, do think it could accomplish what you say too.
The Devils have signed Damon Severson  
Jay on the Island : 9/11/2017 8:43 pm : link
to a 6 years 25 million dollar extension.
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Jay in Toronto : 9/11/2017 8:50 pm : link
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for now though I've told my kids to still ice it and we'll take the face off, they're only squirts (U10) but they've mostly been playing hockey already for 3 - 4 years and re-coaching stuff like this takes a while.

The rule for now is only up to bantams (U14), but I think it could easily be in high school and NCAA within a few years.

Anyway, the USA hockey reasons for the rule change are they want kids at the under 14 levels to develop more creativity, "problem solving", puck skills, skating, etc.

They feel like taking away icing is a step toward that because players can no longer just slap the puck down the ice, but I, do think it could accomplish what you say too.


I used to ref youth hockey and soccer. There was way more flexibility in the latter. At the younger ages I would get both coached to agree that on an illegal throw-in I would tell the player what s/he did wrong and have another chance. If the second throw was illegal I would give it to the other team.

Youth sports should be fun and learning opportunities. I'm all for rules that strive for that.
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BrettNYG10 : 9/11/2017 9:14 pm : link
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Of note this AM at #Habs golf tourney: G.Molson saying he and GM Bergevin hold discussions regarding star players,"including (John) Tavares'


Seeing increased speculation...  
Torrag : 9/12/2017 12:10 am : link
...that Lias Andersson makes the rangers out of camp and slots in at center.

Yeah because they screwed up the expnsion draft so badly they're in a hole at the pivot. This kid isn't ready for prime time minutes and everyone knows it.

I always feel our front office gets outmaneuvred and out thought. Looks like kicking glen upstairs wasn't far enough away from the team.
What makes you think he isn't ready?  
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Deej : 9/12/2017 12:39 pm : link
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I dont have an opinion on him, but him making the roster smacks of a need move. Usually the guys who make the NHL their draft year are top 2-3 picks, super high skill types. Not always, but that's what's normal.

Also, wasnt he considered a bit of a reach? I thought he was expected to go in the teens.
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Of note this AM at #Habs golf tourney: G.Molson saying he and GM Bergevin hold discussions regarding star players,"including (John) Tavares'





An owner and his GM can't have conversations internally about potential free agents? I don't think this qualifies as tampering. It's just exploring all options.

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pjcas18 : 9/12/2017 1:19 pm : link
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He's not Auston Matthews or McDavid, not many are, but the thing that could make Andersson ready is his defensive zone play. I saw him in juniors INTL tourneys only and didn't notice his defensive play TBH but everything I read about him says he's a legit two-way center.

The only thing with his speed and skill, even at 18, that would keep him out of an AV system is defense. So if he proves it in rookie/training camp I could see it, but probably as a 3C, not a 1C. Still I think it's a long shot for him, but that's IMO a realistic long shot.

eventually he should be a 1C, but that could take a couple years.
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An owner and his GM can't have conversations internally about potential free agents? I don't think this qualifies as tampering. It's just exploring all options.
They can do it internally, yes. You can't talk to reporters about it. Qualifies as tampering and the Canucks were fined 10 grand for discussing Stamkos publicly.
Looks like Isles  
Metnut : 9/12/2017 1:33 pm : link
prospects and rookies are practicing at the Coliseum. Ho-Sang said he was happy that the stairs (that he had to run up and down after showing up late two years ago) were gone.

Since it's preseason, I think Ho-Sang wins the Calder.
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BrettNYG10 : 9/12/2017 1:38 pm : link
I don't know anything about the prospects - thanks for the post, pj. I'm just curious if people were basing their posts off of watching him or draft position/etc.
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pganut : 9/12/2017 1:39 pm : link
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prospects and rookies are practicing at the Coliseum. Ho-Sang said he was happy that the stairs (that he had to run up and down after showing up late two years ago) were gone.

Since it's preseason, I think Ho-Sang wins the Calder.
If you like JSH (and you know I do), the link below is sexy.
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GiantFilthy : 9/12/2017 1:40 pm : link
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I know.


When do the Canes start?
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When do the Canes start?

Physicals start on Thursday.
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When do the Canes start?


Physicals start on Thursday.


Who do you think takes a big step next year? Think you make the playoffs?
Andersson obviously isn't Matthews or McDavid  
Kyle in NY : 9/12/2017 2:14 pm : link
But if he can step in and be Sean Couturier (picked 8th overall and came right into the league and put up 27 points with 60% defensive zone starts) that'd be a nice boost. I think he's got a shot to do it, based on everything we hear about being good in his own zone.

Long term, we'd hope for him to develop more offense than Couturier has. But just strictly talking rookie year production, I think that's a good barometer.
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agree, at 18 that would be huge.

I just don't like Andersson's size. He's kind of small for the NHL IMO to be great defensively. I mean it's not impossible, but in the latest world juniors showcase his skill was on display, he was one of the better players. Like I said I didn't notice his defense, but against that competition not sure how relevant is, when the Capitals are all 6'3

and this is purely my bias, there are a lot of small players who excel defensively, but they don't usually have the skill of a player like Andersson, unless you count someone like Marchand
Agreed, fuck short people, pj.  
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27. Hall had a ton of praise for the Islanders captain. After skating with Tavares all summer not that I didnt respect him before, but hes World Class. I always knew that, but his preparation, hes a professional, the stuff he does on the iceIts fun to surround yourself with people like that because it just forces you to raise your game. Even though youre skating at a community rink at 11 oclock on a Wednesday, youre still like, Okay this guy is working on his game and hes top 10 in the world, I should be there, too.

28. Jordan Eberle said he talked to Hall about going from the white-hot spotlight of Edmonton to a quieter locale. He says its a change, but a lot of it is for the good. Ive been in Edmonton for so long, you getmaybe comfortable is the word. I think its good to feel out of that.

29. Kevin Shattenkirk on the free-agency window: Theres more gamesmanship than you can prepare yourself for. Teams dont want to show their cards, and you dont want to do the same. Playing that game was kind of stressfulThe craziest thing was, from the draft leading up (to July 1), I assumed, Youre going to get all these phone calls. And, Monday went and Tuesday went and no phone calls. No one called you? No one called. Not having gone through this before, there was a little panic. Looking back on it, you understand what teams are trying to do. Make you sweat it out and call them.

It wasnt a secret that Shattenkirk wanted to play for the Rangers, but he had to bend to make it work. When did it hit him that his dream was real? Not until after his introductory media conference. They let me keep the jersey, and I took it to my parents house. My dad came in, saw it and said, Wow, thats pretty cool. We sat there and chatted about itTo see the emotions on their face, being able to give them that feeling and emotion really touched me.

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When do the Canes start?


Physicals start on Thursday.



Who do you think takes a big step next year? Think you make the playoffs?

Us. Yes.
What makes you think he isn't ready?  
Torrag : 9/13/2017 4:11 pm : link
He's a 19 years old rookie that hasn't played one minute of North American hockey. Let's tick off the guys that were ready to take that on.

They should have found a way to protect Lindberg in the expansion draft. Actually a similar skillset and physique as Anderson. How long did it take him to get ready? You can argue despite some positives in previous campaigns 2016 was when he ddeserved significant ice time...at age 25. Which is far closer to the norm than let's say oh, 19 years old.

So why then is he being talked up as potentially making this roster? Need and expansion draft mismanagement. That's why.
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Torrag, thanks for the response. I don't watch prospects much, so I was curious if you've seen him.


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AV says this will be the 1st time Marc Staal is in a legit fight for ice time and perhaps to even make the team b/c of competition in camp.
They should have found a way to protect Lindberg  
Deej : 9/14/2017 3:15 pm : link
1) who should they have exposed instead, and 2) what precisely would it have taken to get LVK to pass on Lindberg.

It's easy to bark out stuff in a vacuum. I think the task was easier said than done.
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Deej : 9/14/2017 3:16 pm : link
the Staal Bros. really all peaked early.
Couldn't they have also made the Stepan trade a week earlier and been  
BrettNYG10 : 9/14/2017 3:18 pm : link
Able to keep Lindberg?
Great job by the Islanders prospects  
Metnut : 9/14/2017 3:27 pm : link
last night to win @ Philly despite sitting out Barzal, Ho-Sang and Toews (basically anyone who has a chance to make the Isles out of camp) while Philly played most of their best prospects (including Patrick).

Aho was supposedly really fast and drove the offense and a Philly fan on HF at the game thought he was the best player on the ice.
Based on Staple's tweets these are the early lines for Islanders' camp  
Metnut : 9/15/2017 1:17 pm : link
D-pairs included too for no extra charge. It'd be really exciting if Barzal and Toews could play well enough in camp to beat out Chimera and Hickey.

Lee - Tavares - Eberle
Ladd - Barzal - Bailey
Nelson - Beuvillier - Ho-Sang
Kulemin - Cizikas - Clutterbuck
Dal Colle - Stevens - Chimera

Leddy - Pulock
de-Haan - Pelech
Boychuk - Toews
Hickey - Burroughs
Wotherspoon - Mayfield
RE: Based on Staple's tweets these are the early lines for Islanders' camp  
JayBinQueens : 9/15/2017 1:28 pm : link
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D-pairs included too for no extra charge. It'd be really exciting if Barzal and Toews could play well enough in camp to beat out Chimera and Hickey.

Lee - Tavares - Eberle
Ladd - Barzal - Bailey
Nelson - Beuvillier - Ho-Sang
Kulemin - Cizikas - Clutterbuck
Dal Colle - Stevens - Chimera

Leddy - Pulock
de-Haan - Pelech
Boychuk - Toews
Hickey - Burroughs
Wotherspoon - Mayfield


If those end up being the lines w Hickey as the 7D it would be a good blend of youth and veterans and a much more exciting team to watch.
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Deej : 9/15/2017 1:29 pm : link
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Unless Arizona wouldnt do it before the XD because they wanted to protect their 4+4
Yea,  
Metnut : 9/15/2017 1:30 pm : link
I like the balance too. Ladd was an elite finisher once he was healthy last year so centering him with a playmaker like Barzal and adding a responsible defensive player like Bailey looks like a great fit.

I really hate the new icing rule  
Rover : 9/15/2017 2:32 pm : link
If they want more scoring, increase the net size.
Don't do something stupid like taking away icings.
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Greg from LI : 9/15/2017 2:39 pm : link
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If they want more scoring, increase the net size.
Don't do something stupid like taking away icings.


No one cares what you hate.
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pjcas18 : 9/15/2017 2:51 pm : link
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Don't do something stupid like taking away icings.


It's only for Bantam and below (U14, U12, U10, and U8) and it's not for the purpose of increasing scoring (though it may result in that. But increasing the size of the net has zero to do with this rule change.

And, how much is that really going to impact your love of the game?

Do you go to a lot of youth hockey games, have kids in youth hockey or coach youth hockey?

If so, I get USA Hockey's rationale.
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