NFT: NHL Thread: around 25% of the season is done

released the images of the 2022 Olympic and paralympic jersey. No idea why they continually feel the need to mess with this. the '80 unis were perfection. The below jerseys are not.

I had such high hopes for this season. The 13-game road trip seemed to take a lot out of the team during the second leg, they looked fatigued. Then, they get the rotten luck of a COVID outbreak as they open the new building ad have been playing a roster that is 40% AHL players. I know there's a long way to go, but they have one heck of a hole to climb out of.

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released the images of the 2022 Olympic and paralympic jersey. No idea why they continually feel the need to mess with this. the '80 unis were perfection. The below jerseys are not.

Those look more like rugby shirts than hockey jerseys!

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In comment 15467438 pjcas18 said: Quote: released the images of the 2022 Olympic and paralympic jersey. No idea why they continually feel the need to mess with this. the '80 unis were perfection. The below jerseys are not. Those look more like rugby shirts than hockey jerseys!

good call. I just don't get it. Are jersey/logo sales a big money maker for USA Hockey?

I can't imagine they'd recoup more than the fee they paid the design firm who did these in sales of this design on a jersey, t-shirt, sweatshirt, etc.

They are not fun to watch and look horrible. You are a fan as I am, so what say you?

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They are not fun to watch and look horrible. You are a fan as I am, so what say you?

Combination of things.

First is all the players they have lost.
1. Carey Price (rehab)
2. Shea Weber (injury/career probably over)
3. Joel Edmunson (injury)
4. Philip Danault (free agent)
5. Paul Byron (injury)
6. Mike Hoffman (injury)
7. Matthew Perrault (injury)

that's 2 of their top 4 D, and 3 top 6 forwards (that's like taking away a teams's best or second best line - F's and D).

plus, they weren't as good as last year's playoffs, just caught a hot streak and some puck luck.

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I had such high hopes for this season. The 13-game road trip seemed to take a lot out of the team during the second leg, they looked fatigued. Then, they get the rotten luck of a COVID outbreak as they open the new building ad have been playing a roster that is 40% AHL players. I know there's a long way to go, but they have one heck of a hole to climb out of.

As much as I like what Trotz has done, this really exposes the limits of his "system." They are incapable of scoring enough when they are outmanned defensively. You just can't rely on winning games in the NHL 2-1 or 3-2. It is like trying to win games in the NFL while scoring less than 20 points per game.

thoroughly dominated by the Bruins in the 1st, but score with 5 seconds left to tie it after 1.

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thoroughly dominated by the Bruins in the 1st, but score with 5 seconds left to tie it after 1.

Two most important factors in winning are lucky bounces and hot goaltending

has to shoot that.

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In comment 15467578 pjcas18 said: Quote: thoroughly dominated by the Bruins in the 1st, but score with 5 seconds left to tie it after 1. Two most important factors in winning are lucky bounces and hot goaltending

wiser words on this topic have never been spoken.

save by Igor on Pasta. I think Bergeron took a little too long getting that puck over there, but great save,

and be COVID free. I'm not too worried yet.

robbed Mika to keep it tied at 2.

broadcast crew. especially McDonough and Ferraro. AJ is well...AJ.

and that studio crew of Levy, Messier and Chelios (plus Melrose) blows away the NBC crew (sorry Kathryn Tappen).

tries the lacrosse goal, I don't think it went it. Not sure what it was called on the ice. it is close.

with two assists - one to Panarin and one ot Lafreniere and the Rangers take a two goal lead and likely ice the game.

great game so far.

rangers game thread, but it's the only game on right now and it's an awesome game.

just needs a fight. Hopefully Reaves and Coyle or something like that. Bruins don't really have fighters right now. Foligno? Haven't heard his name mentioned once today if he's even playing.

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tries the lacrosse goal, I don't think it went it. Not sure what it was called on the ice. it is close.

Pretty move but the puck didn't cross the goal line.

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In comment 15467656 pjcas18 said: Quote: tries the lacrosse goal, I don't think it went it. Not sure what it was called on the ice. it is close. Pretty move but the puck didn't cross the goal line.

nope hit Swayman's shoulder then off the crossbar then out

With a dirty tripping. Could of hurt the Ranger player

Empty netter. 5-2 Rangers

Impressive win in Boston

Ultimately neither one may live up to their draft position but they both will be good players.

How quickly they develop will determine how far the Rangers go this year.

just threw his glove from his bench into the Bruins bench at Marchand.

I don't think I have ever seen a player do that before.

I wonder if he gets suspended for that or any discipline.

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just threw his glove from his bench into the Bruins bench at Marchand. I don't think I have ever seen a player do that before. I wonder if he gets suspended for that or any discipline.

Panarin said take that LOL

Marchand was talking about Panarin's off ice issues...

Though the Rangers have been playing real well. The Caps will always hang around and be good, same with the leafs but can you really trust them in the playoffs? Calgary is probably the surprise of the league. Nobody saw them in 1st in the West at the quarter pole. They are really skilled and can fly. The Devils are fast and when we played the Flames it was like were skating in quick sand.

Cautiously optimistic with Devs. They have really shown fight in the 3rd period. They still can struggle at times to score but with no Jack basically the whole season they've hung in there. I know he can be a dirty pos at times but Subban has actually played some of his best hockey as a Devil the past 10 games or so. At the very least if we fall out of it he has resuscitated his trade value. Underated move getting Nate Bastian back from the Kracken on waivers yesterday. He and McLeod were a nice duo on the 4th line last year. That 4th line has been a revolving door of Utica call ups and guys in the dog house this season, this should really stabilize it. Hopefully Sharengovich is out of his slump with 3 goals the past 2 games. A big issue with the Devs for years now are shootouts. We are horrific at them and it costs us that extra point almost every time.

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...How quickly they develop will determine how far the Rangers go this year.

True, in good measure, but leaves out what strides Gauthier seems to be making under this coaching staff after being seemingly just an afterthought for most of his ~20 months with NYR. Blessed with size and speed, he was mostly a non-factor. If a light bulb has gone on, will be significant. Two Québecois teaming up, nice to see.

Love this f'n team and I love this f'n coach

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just threw his glove from his bench into the Bruins bench at Marchand. I don't think I have ever seen a player do that before. I wonder if he gets suspended for that or any discipline.

Should just be a fine. It's a fucking glove. And Ratface is still such a little bitch.

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Marchand was talking about Panarin's off ice issues...

Panarin barely speaks English, unless he's being coy with the media (which is possible). But assuming he's being honest how do you chirp a guy who doesn't speak your language?

made a comment a couple weeks ago that he speaks pretty good English...

From what limited looks I've had, they've looked a damn sight stronger than #5. Maybe it's because they have mediocre stretches, yet they've put some whompings on some good teams, not including in that assessment their whompings of NYR who were playing like a crap team...maybe that had something to do with how Flames were undressing them).

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In comment 15467696 five5 said: Quote: Marchand was talking about Panarin's off ice issues... Panarin barely speaks English, unless he's being coy with the media (which is possible). But assuming he's being honest how do you chirp a guy who doesn't speak your language?

He's actually fluent in English, but he's more comfortable talking through a translator. He hardly ever does his pressers in English.

about being captain he said he didn't speak English.

This was two months ago.

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"I think I'm more effective in hockey," Panarin said. "And I'm afraid that I won't be an effective captain. I even don't speak English.

doesn't matter anyway what Marchand said (unless it was something racist to Miller or Reaves which would be handled differently), throwing equipment into the other teams bench is something I'm not sure there is an official discipline policy for, will be interesting to see how it's handled.

booed in return to Nashville.

I don't think MTL booed him, at least not most people. he was beloved there before the trade.

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about being captain he said he didn't speak English. This was two months ago. Quote: "I think I'm more effective in hockey," Panarin said. "And I'm afraid that I won't be an effective captain. I even don't speak English. doesn't matter anyway what Marchand said (unless it was something racist to Miller or Reaves which would be handled differently), throwing equipment into the other teams bench is something I'm not sure there is an official discipline policy for, will be interesting to see how it's handled.

As someone who was born in Ukraine and whose parents' first language is Russian and came here in their 30s, I can credibly speak to how weird it is that the guy hasn't learned how to speak English at a passable level in all of these years and needs an interpreter in interviews (not sure if this is still the case).

may be just comfort level in front of the cameras and not wanting to come off 'illiterate', in a manner of speaking.

From what I see in the PG Q&As, it seems clear Igor understands the questions thrown at him but he continues to have his interpreters translate his responses in Russian. So, not at all farfetched for me to think Panarin, who's been in this country far longer, knew exactly what the rat was saying. I think it's cool this game got under Marchand's skin. I missed the first period+, but I guess Igor kept them close pretty much singlehandedly.

Hockey Hound
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Player Safety: #NYR Artemi Panarin has been fined $5000 for Unsportsmanlike Conduct during yesterday’s game for throwing his glove at #NHLBruins Brad Marchand.

-Per @NHLPlayerSafety

"nobody in your country likes you", among other things.
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Colin Stephenson
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Panarin confirms Marchand said something about Russia, and that's a no-no. Said he's out $5K, but he thanks the Rangers for paying him $11.6 million per year. He can afford it.

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Colin Stephenson @ColinSNewsday · 1m Panarin confirms Marchand said something about Russia, and that's a no-no. Said he's out $5K, but he thanks the Rangers for paying him $11.6 million per year. He can afford it.

Perfect response…fuck ratface and his BS

Not quite up to par with Henrik spraying Crosby with the water bottle…but I generally enjoyed watching the glove catch Marchand in the chops

= Wilson hear grab and head slam to the ice?

'Player Safety' has got their backs.

Never mind the no call on Pageau

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before and of course I hate Marchand more than most on this thread seeing how the Bruins are the Habs main rival (or one of them) and I live here in Boston and hear about Marchand and his antics all the time. I wasn't in any way defending Marchand, it doesn't matter who the player was I expected the league to come down harder.

The $5,000 fine is the maximum allowed by the CBA.

Also, I viewed this the opposite way from some of you, not Panarin getting under Marchand's skin, but the opposite, Marchand getting under Panarin's skin. I expect Marchand to behave this way. No one expects Panarin to.

Anyway, I guess this gives some unique definition to Panarin "dropping the gloves" with Marchand.

placed on waivers.

How the mighty have fallen.

May be good as a NYR backup if Allaire can fix him.

Though if I were NYR I'd be on the phone with MTL and see if I can pry Jake Allen free. Perfect backup and veteran presence for Igor, IMO. Won a SC ring (as a backup), can be a legit starter to protect from injury, and solid in the room (so they say).

Mollie Walker
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NHL postpones #Isles games through Nov. 30, meaning their game against the #NYR tomorrow is off.

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Mollie Walker @MollieeWalkerr · 50s NHL postpones #Isles games through Nov. 30, meaning their game against the #NYR tomorrow is off.

Ugh.

Not to turn this into an NYR thread, but Kinkaid deserves the call-up. I wouldn't trade for anyone yet.

I also think NYR twitter is totally overreacting to the Marchand stuff.

and Draisaitl is playing out of his mind. He just got bumped up to play with McDavid and Kassian and they ended up with 11 points on the game between them.

If they stay healthy and Skinner continues to look good, they may actually have a cup run this year.

Shouldn't be a surprise with Drai and Con but I figured they'd find a way to screw it up.

Very interested to see if Broberg is ready to stick and if Skinner can hold a spot between the iron.

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Also, I viewed this the opposite way from some of you, not Panarin getting under Marchand's skin, but the opposite, Marchand getting under Panarin's skin. I expect Marchand to behave this way. No one expects Panarin to. Anyway, I guess this gives some unique definition to Panarin "dropping the gloves" with Marchand.

To the extent your first para was directed to me, you'll note I said the 'game' got under Marchand's skin, not Panarin. If Boston's winning, he doesn't have to whine. Btw, pj, are you actually living in Beantown now, as opposed to an hour or so away roughly Worcester?

as I said above, surprised Flames at #5, but to your point about putting Wild above NYR and PIT so as not to overload Eastern Conf, I'd like to see head-to-head stats for season so far East v West; be willing to wager from my gut that the strength of schedule (borrowing the phrase) is not nearly so Eastern heavy as that ranking projects.

In comment 15468485 RasputinPrime said:...

Rasputin, was curious as to your focus on Oilers, went to your bio, don't think I'd ever looked before--cool info. Because of your 'Montreal raised' and your 'lawyer for the stars' (borrowing liberally lol), you might get a kick out of Netflix's 'Call My Agent' ('10 Pour Cent'), light, goofy, stuff with French film starts playing themselves in episodes that build their plots around them. Takes a few episodes to warm to.

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In comment 15468323 pjcas18 said: Quote: Also, I viewed this the opposite way from some of you, not Panarin getting under Marchand's skin, but the opposite, Marchand getting under Panarin's skin. I expect Marchand to behave this way. No one expects Panarin to. Anyway, I guess this gives some unique definition to Panarin "dropping the gloves" with Marchand. To the extent your first para was directed to me, you'll note I said the 'game' got under Marchand's skin, not Panarin. If Boston's winning, he doesn't have to whine. Btw, pj, are you actually living in Beantown now, as opposed to an hour or so away roughly Worcester?

I live in between Worcester and Boston, almost exactly halfway between them. When I moved up here I lived in Newton, a Boston suburb where BC is, once we were going to expand our family we moved out to the more affordable suburbs.

no one can understand the pain unless you have felt it. And I broke my foot on a shot that is significantly slower than what these guys face. Granted I don't have their pads, but nonetheless one of the most courageous things in sports (IMO) is the shot block.

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JFresh @JFreshHockey · 26m Kris Russell should wear a ‘C’ on his chest — not for “Courage,” but for “Captain” as he gets set to become the all-time NHL leader in shots blocked Saturday night in Vegas.

resigns as assistant GM in MTL.

I wonder what is going on behind the scenes. I liked Mellanby (as a player), but who really knows what exactly an assistant GM does.

I can't believe Bergevin lasts too much longer.

in VAN.

reports say locker room is split behind either Bo Horvat or JT Miller.

schedule released.

USA is defending champs.

USA schedule

Exhibition:
12/20: Czech Republic
12/22: Finland

Prelim:
12/26: Slovakia 9:30 PM (ET)
12/28: Switzerland 4:30 PM (ET)
12/29: Sweden 9:30 PM (ET)
12/31: Russia 9:30 PM (ET)

if they move on:
Medal round
1/2: QF
1/4: SF
1/5: Finals

to be interested in Jeff Gorton.

Probably not for GM, maybe for a president role I'd guess.

some beat writers have said when Bergevin is replaced they will hire a francophone GM (of course they will).

and that's not Gorton who is an American.

I wonder if Scott is hearing anything.

Pierre LeBrun
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Hearing that Scott Mellanby had extensive talks with Habs owner Geoff Molson at first about becoming GM, then that changed to perhaps becoming president of hockey operations. But he was told yesterday he was out of the running. So he resigned today.

confirms Gorton and the Habs in discussion but not for GM.

Some rumors about Patrick Roy in the GM role. I feel like that would be a disaster, and only being mentioned because he's a Franco.

- Good for Gorton, seemed like an upfront guy, some balance, and an eye for talent, not that he didn't make his share of mistakes in the draft or his handling of a certain, high centerman draft pick

- Panarin should have been fined $10,000: the $5,000 max for his misconduct throwing his glove at Rat (and props to pj for the 'dropping the gloves' comment); and a 2nd $5,000 for butt ugly style points in his throwing motion, looking like when many of us were kids and girls didn't play/weren't coached in sports thus to say, eww, he throws like a girl.

until the playoffs.

before (Bruins Canucks SCF - Alex Burrows bit Patrice Bergeron), but not in a while, former Ranger Brendan Lemieux bites Brady Tkachuk during a fight and is ejected.

Raymond is so good.

I don't think he'd go ahead of Lafreniere in a redraft or anything like that (yet), but man he can put the puck in the net.

if anyone from that draft moves I think its Byfield, injuries have stunted his development (which was probably going to take longer anyway given his size)

this is hilarious.

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Hockey Hound @HockeyHoundShow · 10m #GoSensGo Brady Tkachuk on getting bit by #GoKingsGo Brendan Lemieux: “It's outrageous. Kids don't even do that anymore. He's a complete brick head. He's got nothing up there.”

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Raymond is so good. I don't think he'd go ahead of Lafreniere in a redraft or anything like that (yet), but man he can put the puck in the net. if anyone from that draft moves I think its Byfield, injuries have stunted his development (which was probably going to take longer anyway given his size)

Yeah he has been great
Him and Mercer are probably 1-2 in the Calder race right now. In a re-draft Mercer definitely goes top 10.

on the Lemieux incident.

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Andy Strickland
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Mellanby was promised he’d be the next GM of the Montreal Canadiens. Ownership recently changed their mind. #Habs



a lot of dysfunction north of the border.

NHL.com
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Brendan Lemieux of the Kings will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on a date to be determined for biting Senators forward Brady Tkachuk on Saturday.

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Andy Strickland @andystrickland · 4m Mellanby was promised he’d be the next GM of the Montreal Canadiens. Ownership recently changed their mind.Habs

https://twitter.com/DarrenDreger/status/1464978670892761089

wow:

Hockey Hound
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Breaking News: The #SJSharks will be placing Evander Kane on waivers today for the purpose of sending him to the AHL.

“If” he clears that is, someone may take a chance on him.

… has a pretty decent shot at reaching Gretzky for all time career goals. A little less than 150 goals to reach him and Ovie doesn’t appear to be slowing at all. Got 18 in 21 games so far. He’s 36 now and I think he’s got another 4 or 5 years left in him. Will be interesting to keep an eye on, for sure.

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… has a pretty decent shot at reaching Gretzky for all time career goals. A little less than 150 goals to reach him and Ovie doesn’t appear to be slowing at all. Got 18 in 21 games so far. He’s 36 now and I think he’s got another 4 or 5 years left in him. Will be interesting to keep an eye on, for sure.

absolutely does, we talked about it in the other NHL thread.

if he stays healthy he will absolutely break it IMO.

Plus, given the changes to the game, scoring at this pace like Ovi is doing in these conditions makes him a better scorer than Gretzky regardless.

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… has a pretty decent shot at reaching Gretzky for all time career goals. A little less than 150 goals to reach him and Ovie doesn’t appear to be slowing at all. Got 18 in 21 games so far. He’s 36 now and I think he’s got another 4 or 5 years left in him. Will be interesting to keep an eye on, for sure.

I mentioned this before (I think), I gave him a 30-40% chance of hitting it five years ago. Would give him 65-70% chance now.

He's still 147 back of the even strength number. Maybe a 20-25% chance of hitting that?

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I guess that means Gorton to President of Hockey Operations. If he can bring the draft lottery luck with him I like it.

In other news....

Matt Murray went unclaimed.

Evander Kane on waivers as mentioned, and he's reportedly now really vaccinated.

Can Gorton replicate the magic of getting the future Norris winner to demand a trade to MTL and win two consecutive lotteries?

We'll see!

and not sure how they right the ship and it won't be easy. But at least we're not OTT. lol. And I like a lot of what OTT has in terms of youth.

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Ian Mendes @ian_mendes · 36m The Senators won a single game in the month of November. They just waived their $25-million dollar goalie. And they’re in last place overall. I think it’s time we started getting answers from upper management about the direction of this franchise. https://theathletic.com/2980031/2021/11/28/mendes-its-time-for-somebody-other-than-d-j-smith-to-explain-the-senators-mess/?source=emp_shared_article

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In comment 15468347 pjcas18 said: Quote: Mollie Walker @MollieeWalkerr · 50s NHL postpones #Isles games through Nov. 30, meaning their game against the #NYR tomorrow is off. Ugh. Not to turn this into an NYR thread, but Kinkaid deserves the call-up. I wouldn't trade for anyone yet. I also think NYR twitter is totally overreacting to the Marchand stuff.

not sure how I missed this. and I know I'm biased because I think he was going through some stuff, but Kinkaid is the absolute worst goalie I have seen in an NHL uniform.

He backed up Price in 2019 and he was so bad he was sent to the AHL but he was even worse in the AHL so he was loaned to the Hurricanes AHL team, just to get him out of Laval. I think he may have even been sent to the ECHL (at 29 years old).

NYR need a backup goalie, they have all the makings of a contender and right now they are too reliant on Igor, I'd be aggressive in making a trade for a legit backup option that could carry the team (for small stretches) in case Igor has a short-term injury and IMO that guy is Jake Allen way more than Keith Kinkaid. I do know I wouldn't want to give Kinkaid a shot and then find out he's not the guy, who knows when that will be and what goalie options will be available.

I feel like I can conclude it's not Georgiev.

Kinkaid played a few games for us last year and was fine.

Georgiev is just awful. I'd rather try something different.

Allen would be a nice get.

The year we made the playoffs. The year before and after he wasn't as good, but wasn't horrible. The year with the Habs was an abomination. Outside of that he can be a solid back up.

Fenway sports group will be buying the Penguins.

Lemieux expected to retain some ownership percent - not sure if it's just ceremonial or meaningful.

Pierre LeBrun
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Believe the price tag on the Penguins' sale to Fenway Sports Group is around $900 million
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NHL Player Safety
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Boston’s Brad Marchand will have a hearing today for Slew-footing Vancouver’s Oliver Ekman-Larsson.

kick the guy on his way out....

Julian McKenzie
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Geoff Molson says that if he could go back to when he first hired Marc Bergevin, he would've likely had another person working along with him.

thinking he was a solid owner, but "near elimination"? what kind of horseshit answer is that.

Ryan Szporer
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Montreal Canadiens owner Geoff Molson cites middling performance during the last few regular seasons and near elimination against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Round 1 last playoffs as reasons for letting Marc Bergevin go #GoHabsGo #THW

here's your francophone....

Eric Engels
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Based on what I've been told, Daniel Briere is very high up on the list of candidates being considered for GM of the Canadiens.

an Eastern team is interested in Evander Kane.

SJS would eat as much as half his $$$.

I wonder which team. NYR trying to get more grit?

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an Eastern team is interested in Evander Kane. SJS would eat as much as half his $$$. I wonder which team. NYR trying to get more grit?

If they eat half and require next to nothing in return, I'd 100% do it.

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In comment 15472615 pjcas18 said: Quote: an Eastern team is interested in Evander Kane. SJS would eat as much as half his $$$. I wonder which team. NYR trying to get more grit? If they eat half and require next to nothing in return, I'd 100% do it.

same. And to be fair Kane is more than grit, he's the closest thing to Tom Wilson outside of Tom Wilson. Kane is a 50-point player and legit option on any line and can play specials (if he's healthy and in shape).

with the franchise sale Mike Sullivan can shake loose.

No idea how his team is competitive.

This week. Devs have actually hung in there without him. When he is back they will be really deep down the middle with him, Nico and Mercer. Not to mention McLeod is a solid 4th liner and our best faceoff guy by far. Bastian scored last night. He's such a good fit next to McLeod, gives us some size and grit we were sorely missing. Johnsson-Mercer-Bratt Line on fire. Brat had 3 points last night and 14 in his last 11 games, Johnsson has been everything we hoped we were trading for before last season, 4 points last night. If the Devs were better and higher profile, Dougie Hamilton would be getting some Norris hype. 6 goals and a +7 in 16 games. Had 10 SOG last night. He's amazing for a dman in that the majority of his shots and goals come from between the dots and from the faceoff circles

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here's your francophone.... Eric Engels @EricEngels · 29m Based on what I've been told, Daniel Briere is very high up on the list of candidates being considered for GM of the Canadiens.

Patrick Roy's name keeps coming up to be involved in some manner. Be it GM or coach.

As a Canes fan I am fine with that. I don't think he will do well in either with the way things are done here in MTL. He hated the press here when he was a player I can only imagine the way he handles them as a GM or coach.

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In comment 15472455 pjcas18 said: Quote: here's your francophone.... Eric Engels @EricEngels · 29m Based on what I've been told, Daniel Briere is very high up on the list of candidates being considered for GM of the Canadiens. Patrick Roy's name keeps coming up to be involved in some manner. Be it GM or coach. As a Canes fan I am fine with that. I don't think he will do well in either with the way things are done here in MTL. He hated the press here when he was a player I can only imagine the way he handles them as a GM or coach.

I read that just thought it was conjecture due to relationship and his fluency/nationality but then I read as of this weekend no one had (as of then) reached out to Roy.

As a habs fan and one who has met Roy (in the late 80's when he was still a god in MTL) for sentimental and fan reasons if they go that way I hope it works out, but he is not someone who would be on my short list.

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NHL Player Safety @NHLPlayerSafety · 11m Boston’s Brad Marchand will have a hearing today for Slew-footing Vancouver’s Oliver Ekman-Larsson.

That's a slew foot? I watched the replay 10x and have yet to see where their skates met.

Looks like Marchand just muscled him down.

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In comment 15471947 pjcas18 said: Quote: NHL Player Safety @NHLPlayerSafety · 11m Boston’s Brad Marchand will have a hearing today for Slew-footing Vancouver’s Oliver Ekman-Larsson. That's a slew foot? I watched the replay 10x and have yet to see where their skates met. Looks like Marchand just muscled him down.

In fairness I didn't see it. I just wasn't surprised by the headline. I suspect if it's not a slew foot player safety will not fine him.

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Fenway sports group will be buying the Penguins. Lemieux expected to retain some ownership percent - not sure if it's just ceremonial or meaningful.

As if I needed a reason to hate the Penguins even more.

In comment 15473047 BillKo said:

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In comment 15471947 pjcas18 said: Quote: NHL Player Safety @NHLPlayerSafety · 11m Boston’s Brad Marchand will have a hearing today for Slew-footing Vancouver’s Oliver Ekman-Larsson. That's a slew foot? I watched the replay 10x and have yet to see where their skates met. Looks like Marchand just muscled him down.

I think a it's slew foot and slew foot doesn't have to be skate to skate, it just means you use your foot or leg as leverage against a player (usually not facing you) to lift them off their skates. it did start as when players would come up behind someone and kick their skates out, but the definition is much broader now. This video linked below is pretty damning. the VAN announcers commentary should be taken with a grain of salt but the slo-mo replay seems pretty damning to me.


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In comment 15473047 BillKo said: Quote: In comment 15471947 pjcas18 said: Quote: NHL Player Safety @NHLPlayerSafety · 11m Boston’s Brad Marchand will have a hearing today for Slew-footing Vancouver’s Oliver Ekman-Larsson. That's a slew foot? I watched the replay 10x and have yet to see where their skates met. Looks like Marchand just muscled him down. I think a it's slew foot and slew foot doesn't have to be skate to skate, it just means you use your foot or leg as leverage against a player (usually not facing you) to lift them off their skates. it did start as when players would come up behind someone and kick their skates out, but the definition is much broader now. This video linked below is pretty damning. the VAN announcers commentary should be taken with a grain of salt but the slo-mo replay seems pretty damning to me. link - ( New Window )

Ok, so I learned something new....it's really slew foot/leg lol...

I did think it was when you literally swiped the skate in some manor to up-end your opponent.

definitely looks like a slew foot.

(Note 4) Slew Footing is the act of a player using his leg or foot to knock or kick an opponent's feet from under him. This is done by pushing an opponent's upper body backwards with an arm or elbow at the same time using a forward motion of his leg causing the opponent to fall to the ice.

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(Note 4) Slew Footing is the act of a player using his leg or foot to knock or kick an opponent's feet from under him. This is done by pushing an opponent's upper body backwards with an arm or elbow at the same time using a forward motion of his leg causing the opponent to fall to the ice.

LOL...looks more like a wrestling move, bending your opponent over your leg!!!

gets 3 games.

where I agree the cliched change of scenery might be good for him.


Elliotte Friedman
@FriedgeHNIC
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Hearing that BOS and Jake DeBrusk are working on the possibility of a fresh start for the player. Told nothing is imminent at this time, but something to keep an eye on.

Ryan Rishaug
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Spoke with Rick Valette today, agent for Jake DeBrusk, he confirmed he asked for a trade over the weekend. It's felt a change of scenery moving forward would be beneficial. Debrusk will remain with the team while the Bruins try and facilitate the request.

But if he played in the 70's up through the 90's we sure as hell would have found out. There would have been a price to be paid on the ice for the shit he pulls back then...not just in the league office.

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But if he played in the 70's up through the 90's we sure as hell would have found out. There would have been a price to be paid on the ice for the shit he pulls back then...not just in the league office.

What used to frustrate me is why don't we find out now? I mean players can and do fight every game why doesn't Marchand get called out or retaliated against more often?

and then i watched games more closely, he's a tough SOB, he does get it all game some games. Almost like Crosby.

He is also elusive, something that always took me a long time to learn, it's hard to square up against a smaller player- their center of gravity is lower and they are usually more agile.

I do think he's a scum bag, but in the old days a player who scores 80 - 100 points a season had someone do their dirty work for them. today Marchand does it himself.

Not defending him even a little, but I guess in a way saying he does get called out a lot and doesn't usually back down (not fighting per se, but with the physical play).

Absolutely laid him out. Here's the clip below. Guys do go after him, but the truly physical goons in the 80' s like Nick Fotiu or Gary Howatt would have taken a piece out of him.
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Absolutely laid him out. Here's the clip below. Guys do go after him, but the truly physical goons in the 80' s like Nick Fotiu or Gary Howatt would have taken a piece out of him. Link - ( New Window )

Ha, loved that closing graf at the end of that clip, Stu, Marchand looking a bit woozy. Devs have fairly held their own with Hughes out, Ruff and FO doing a good job

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gets 3 games.

So my question is, Suban has had some issues with plays such as this but has not been suspended......how does that work?

Probably discussed on our other NHL thread but I'm trying to figure it out. Is it simply Marchand's past?

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In comment 15473148 pjcas18 said: Quote: gets 3 games. So my question is, Suban has had some issues with plays such as this but has not been suspended......how does that work? Probably discussed on our other NHL thread but I'm trying to figure it out. Is it simply Marchand's past?

no idea, I'm pretty sure disciplinary decisions are random.

Subban is a dirty SOB and should have also been suspended.

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In comment 15473266 BillKo said: Quote: In comment 15473148 pjcas18 said: Quote: gets 3 games. So my question is, Suban has had some issues with plays such as this but has not been suspended......how does that work? Probably discussed on our other NHL thread but I'm trying to figure it out. Is it simply Marchand's past? no idea, I'm pretty sure disciplinary decisions are random. Subban is a dirty SOB and should have also been suspended.

Sure, random, but hasn't Subban had like three of these incidents including ending a player's season?

Random sure, but sure doesn't make sense.

but a suspension isn't like high sticking where intent is irrelevant, I think you need to be able to ascertain intent for a suspension.

On the Blais injury it looks coincidental, not intentional. You can even make a case Blais was as much a cause for the two players skates colliding as Subban.

but it's a judgment call, and I don't think Subban deserves benefit of the doubt but he also maybe doesn't have the same reputation as Marchand. Not sure.
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Absolutely laid him out. Here's the clip below. Guys do go after him, but the truly physical goons in the 80' s like Nick Fotiu or Gary Howatt would have taken a piece out of him. Link - ( New Window )

I'm a big fan of physical hockey, game fighting and the protection of teammates, but I cannot stand the mandatory attack of anyone who dares lay a clean hit on any player. Drives me nuts.

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In comment 15473210 Stu11 said: Quote: Absolutely laid him out. Here's the clip below. Guys do go after him, but the truly physical goons in the 80' s like Nick Fotiu or Gary Howatt would have taken a piece out of him. Link - ( New Window ) I'm a big fan of physical hockey, game fighting and the protection of teammates, but I cannot stand the mandatory attack of anyone who dares lay a clean hit on any player. Drives me nuts.

same here, players should not have to answer for clean hits. but they do in today's game.

In comment 15473300 Rob in Rockaway said:

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In comment 15473210 Stu11 said: Quote: Absolutely laid him out. Here's the clip below. Guys do go after him, but the truly physical goons in the 80' s like Nick Fotiu or Gary Howatt would have taken a piece out of him. Link - ( New Window ) I'm a big fan of physical hockey, game fighting and the protection of teammates, but I cannot stand the mandatory attack of anyone who dares lay a clean hit on any player. Drives me nuts.

Agreed.

In comment 15473276 BillKo said:

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In comment 15473274 pjcas18 said: Quote: In comment 15473266 BillKo said: Quote: In comment 15473148 pjcas18 said: Quote: gets 3 games. So my question is, Suban has had some issues with plays such as this but has not been suspended......how does that work? Probably discussed on our other NHL thread but I'm trying to figure it out. Is it simply Marchand's past? no idea, I'm pretty sure disciplinary decisions are random. Subban is a dirty SOB and should have also been suspended. Sure, random, but hasn't Subban had like three of these incidents including ending a player's season? Random sure, but sure doesn't make sense.

The first 2 PK could and probably should have been suspended. He didn't "end Blaise season" that was a freak play by the boards where their skates came together awkwardly. Nothing remotely close to a slew foot. It's not about the benefit of the doubt. Flat out there was no intent on that play. Any neutral person would see it that way.

And Buchnevich, who unbeknownst to Marchand was right behind him, laid him out with an immediately following crosscheck that knocked his helmet off. That was awesome.

Marchand most reminds me of Ken Linseman, the Rat. Linseman was also a very talented player who was a sneaky, dirty piece of shit. Hence, the Rat nickname.

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And Buchnevich, who unbeknownst to Marchand was right behind him, laid him out with an immediately following crosscheck that knocked his helmet off. That was awesome. Marchand most reminds me of Ken Linseman, the Rat. Linseman was also a very talented player who was a sneaky, dirty piece of shit. Hence, the Rat nickname.

someone posted that Buchnevich cross check above and the best thing is only Marchand got the box.

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And Buchnevich, who unbeknownst to Marchand was right behind him, laid him out with an immediately following crosscheck that knocked his helmet off. That was awesome. Marchand most reminds me of Ken Linseman, the Rat. Linseman was also a very talented player who was a sneaky, dirty piece of shit. Hence, the Rat nickname.

Yeah great comparison. He was one of the fastest skaters in the league, but what a dirty piece of shit.

Gilbert Godfried reading Tkachuk's rant about Lemuix lol
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Fluto Shinzawa
@FlutoShinzawa
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Brad Marchand on what he said to Artemi Panarin: "I said that no one in Russia likes him. So if that is now what is setting guys over the edge, then this is the softest league in the world." 1/2

Fluto Shinzawa
@FlutoShinzawa
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Marchand continued: "And no one should be allowed to say anything. Because there's a lot worse things said out there than that. If that's what he's crying about, then it is what is is." 2/2

More from Marchand on Marchand....can't just erase your past of slew footing, cheap shotting, face licking...

Fluto Shinzawa
@FlutoShinzawa
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Brad Marchand on his suspension: "I have tried extremely hard over the last four years to get away from the reputation I've had. I think I've done an extremely good job at that. I know early on I crossed over the line a lot of times. It's unfortunate that continues to haunt me."

Fluto Shinzawa
@FlutoShinzawa
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14m
Marchand: "I feel I've completely transformed myself from the player I was to a player that should be respected in this league for his abilities. I understand completely the history that I have. I just was hoping they would have seen past that. Obviously that wasn't the case."

That the Devils and Jack Hughes are close on an extension. I’m hoping for 8 years.

8 years $64 million.

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8 years $64 million.

Nice. Is he skating yet?

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In comment 15474692 Jay on the Island said: Quote: 8 years $64 million. Nice. Is he skating yet?

He's been practicing since late last week he's returning tonight vs SJ. Love getting this done quick. You knew it was just a formality once they drafted Luke who by the way is tearing it up at Michigan with highlight real plays. Devs are set up well. They have the space to leave lock up their young guys. They won't be big players on the UFA market but they've already struck there getting their franchise dman in Dougie.

cleared waivers.

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In comment 15474694 pjcas18 said: Quote: In comment 15474692 Jay on the Island said: Quote: 8 years $64 million. Nice. Is he skating yet? He's been practicing since late last week he's returning tonight vs SJ. Love getting this done quick. You knew it was just a formality once they drafted Luke who by the way is tearing it up at Michigan with highlight real plays. Devs are set up well. They have the space to leave lock up their young guys. They won't be big players on the UFA market but they've already struck there getting their franchise dman in Dougie.

We all assumed this would happen but I am so relieved that it’s done because it’s not the most desirable location. Now the Devils can turn their attention towards Bratt and Zacha’s extensions.

The devils would be wise to stay out of the free agent market as they also have extensions coming up in the near future for Mercer and Smith.

in Jake deBrusk so far:

NYR, VAN, ARI - per Dreger

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in Jake deBrusk so far: NYR, VAN, ARI - per Dreger

Potential returns?

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In comment 15475033 pjcas18 said: Quote: in Jake deBrusk so far: NYR, VAN, ARI - per Dreger Potential returns?

Not sure it's progressed that far yet.

I don't think they're going to give him away, but he's been disappointing so far, so who knows how he's valued. You can say he peaked as a rookie (for now).

And predicting trade value is something I am terrible at.

I read CAR in the mix too. Is there a trade mentioned where they are not in the mix?

gets 5 games for biting Tkachuk.

had an article this AM (Fluto) that was relevant to our discussion "What could a Jake DeBrusk trade bring the Bruins?"

basically it nets down to (who know?)

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.... Source No. 1: “I would think it’s more of a similar player needing or wanting a new environment.” Source No. 2: “(Boston’s) not going to retain salary. So a full-salaried player and a diminishing asset, maybe a mid-round pick plus a contract.” Source No. 3: “There will be significant interest. Difficult trade to make, though — high risk on both sides given the player’s potential versus his contract.” Source No. 4: “Whatever the market will bear. Interesting scenario. Might have to wait for (Brad Marchand) to return. (Anton) Blidh questionable?” In other words, anything could happen....

Fluto also said don't expect anything imminent
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NHL News
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#NJDevils sign defender Shakir Mukhamadullin to a three-year entry-level contract. The 19-year old was the club’s 20th overall pick in 2020, has 7 points in 34 GP this season with Salavat Yulaev Ufa (KHL).

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NHL News @PuckReportNHL · 17m #NJDevils sign defender Shakir Mukhamadullin to a three-year entry-level contract. The 19-year old was the club’s 20th overall pick in 2020, has 7 points in 34 GP this season with Salavat Yulaev Ufa (KHL).

Wow, I am shocked that this happened. There was reports just a week ago that he was close to signing a 2 year extension with this KHL squad which was obviously disappointing to hear.

about juniors trades, but it seems like the Canadiens pick from 2020 (Kaiden Guhle) is well regarded:

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why they are for sale with the pre-determined relocation destination selected, I thought Quebec was next.

Hockey Hound
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Breaking News: @MikeOzanian
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why they are for sale with the pre-determined relocation destination selected, I thought Quebec was next. Hockey Hound @HockeyHoundShow · 20m Breaking News: @MikeOzanian of Forbes is reporting the #Yotes are for sale, "with the idea of a buyer eventually moving the team to a new arena in Houston."

Would be interesting. The situation in Arizona is such a mess, Starting with new ownership in a new city could be good. Not crazy about another sun belt team, would rather see Quebec get a team but Houston has always been a good minor league hockey town and hockey has definitely worked out in Dallas.

a "return of the whale" than Quebec or Houston, but I don't see Hartford getting another shot any time soon (if ever).

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a "return of the whale" than Quebec or Houston, but I don't see Hartford getting another shot any time soon (if ever).

Ahhh brings back memories of the trips up to the "mall" to see a few Whalers-Devs/Rangers/Bruins games with my buddies in high school. Great atmosphere for hockey on those days when the place was full.

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In comment 15476833 pjcas18 said: Quote: a "return of the whale" than Quebec or Houston, but I don't see Hartford getting another shot any time soon (if ever). Ahhh brings back memories of the trips up to the "mall" to see a few Whalers-Devs/Rangers/Bruins games with my buddies in high school. Great atmosphere for hockey on those days when the place was full.

One of the best hockey games I have ever seen live was Game 6 Adams division 1st round Hartford vs Boston in the mall April 1990.

Whalers were stacked: Francis, Dineen, Ferraro, little ball of hate (Verbeek), Ulf, etc.

Bruins had their stars obviously: Bourque, Neely, Wesley, etc.

Game was intense, some of the best hockey I've seen, it went into OT there was so many fights in the stands matching the on ice intensity. Whalers eventually won to force a game 7 back in Boston.

I was a fan of neither team so less stressful for me, but what an atmosphere and what a game.

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a "return of the whale" than Quebec or Houston, but I don't see Hartford getting another shot any time soon (if ever).

I would love to see the Whalers return but I am convinced that it will never happen.

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In comment 15476833 pjcas18 said: Quote: a "return of the whale" than Quebec or Houston, but I don't see Hartford getting another shot any time soon (if ever). I would love to see the Whalers return but I am convinced that it will never happen.

I agree

#12 on the list. It was before last night's game and maybe even the Friday game, but come the fuck on. And their underlying numbers have improved a lot lately too. Their expected GF% the last 8 or so games is top 5 in the league.

more teams than PK at this point.

Sabres PR
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The Buffalo Sabres have acquired goaltender Malcolm Subban from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for future considerations.

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more teams than PK at this point. Sabres PR @SabresPR · 1h The Buffalo Sabres have acquired goaltender Malcolm Subban from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for future considerations.

He was once one of the top goalie prospects in the game. He flashed briefly but has obviously never developed as hoped.

so they should be taking chances on players like Malcolm Subban in hopes that they strike it rich with a late bloomer.

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so they should be taking chances on players like Malcolm Subban in hopes that they strike it rich with a late bloomer.

lol, so sad when I watched BUF spank MTL twice it was obvious BUF was a much better team. or at least they played much better.

allegedly generating a ton of interest, as many as 10-12 teams have checked in.

If I were the NYR and BOS I'd be on the phone with Gorton.

JFresh
@JFreshHockey
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Ben Chiarot will almost certainly be traded for a 1st round pick before the trade deadline. #GoHabsGo

Craig Morgan
@CraigSMorgan
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NHL commissioner Gary Bettman on the Coyotes sale/relocation rumor: "Completely false."

Game is 5-2, the Wild could easily be winning 8 or 9-2. Just when I thought they were turning the corner a bit with Jack no back they've looked awful the past 2.

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allegedly generating a ton of interest, as many as 10-12 teams have checked in. If I were the NYR and BOS I'd be on the phone with Gorton.

Seen a whole bunch of speculation that Kravtsov will end up in Montreal with Gorton there now.

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In comment 15477514 pjcas18 said: Quote: allegedly generating a ton of interest, as many as 10-12 teams have checked in. If I were the NYR and BOS I'd be on the phone with Gorton. Seen a whole bunch of speculation that Kravtsov will end up in Montreal with Gorton there now.

Makes sense IMO and Kravtsov's juniors teammate Alexander Romanov in MTL now - so maybe some comfort there.

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Game is 5-2, the Wild could easily be winning 8 or 9-2. Just when I thought they were turning the corner a bit with Jack no back they've looked awful the past 2.

Sure is, Ruff continues to make some boneheaded lineup decisions and once again played Mason Geersten over Kuokkanen and Boqvist. He kept Hughes at wing with Nico and Zacha again after it was a huge failure the game before.

Ty Smith is really struggling and he could use some time in Utica. Let Colton White play in his place for a couple of weeks until he turns it around.

And why the hell hasn't Mark Recchi been fired yet? The pathetic powerplay is now 0-18 in the past 7 games.

back on the ice three weeks after neck surgery.

it's amazing, that's it, 3 weeks and BUF wouldn't allow him to have this surgery. of course he still has a long road back, with rehab, etc. and he's obviously non-contact, but point stands IMO.

injury bug seems to hit everyone at some point, some teams pretty healthy/lucky so far.

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In comment 15477700 Stu11 said: Quote: Game is 5-2, the Wild could easily be winning 8 or 9-2. Just when I thought they were turning the corner a bit with Jack no back they've looked awful the past 2. Sure is, Ruff continues to make some boneheaded lineup decisions and once again played Mason Geersten over Kuokkanen and Boqvist. He kept Hughes at wing with Nico and Zacha again after it was a huge failure the game before. Ty Smith is really struggling and he could use some time in Utica. Let Colton White play in his place for a couple of weeks until he turns it around. And why the hell hasn't Mark Recchi been fired yet? The pathetic powerplay is now 0-18 in the past 7 games.

Jay at least the penalty killing has improved, but yeah the PP is a joke. It's been basically league worst for going on 2 seasons and yet Mark Recchi has the best job security in North America. I agree Hughes on the wing and with Nico is flat out bizarre.

that would be incredible I think.

Justin Emerson
@J15Emerson
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Jack Eichel, who is skating, said he can do everything but take contact right now, according to @Buccigross
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The Devils with their third terrible performance in a row. The goaltending has struggled mightily the past few games. If this continues I would like to see them give a chance to Akira Schmid.

21year old Schmid probably isn't ready but he has been the best goaltender in the AHL this season with an 8-0 record and a 1.24 GAA and .956 save %. The year before Schmid burst onto the prospect list when he was the best goaltender in the USHL.

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back on the ice three weeks after neck surgery. it's amazing, that's it, 3 weeks and BUF wouldn't allow him to have this surgery. of course he still has a long road back, with rehab, etc. and he's obviously non-contact, but point stands IMO.

This is just remarkable and it makes Buffalo look that much worse.

would be the equivalent of a deadline acquisition for Vegas, now it seems like he could be on the ice in games before New Years.

that is amazing IMO.

the first one shows how I disagreed with valiquette (?) about Igor being Vezina leader. Markstrom and Campbell doing a little more right now. Look how bad TOR is scoring goals over expected. Campbell is carrying the Leafs to an extent.

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nets his 750th

Kucherov back to the ice

I think TBL may have a cap issue if he returns soon.

Elliotte Friedman
@FriedgeHNIC
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Hearing tonight that Bruce Boudreau will be the next coach of the Vancouver Canucks.

NHL News
@PuckReportNHL
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Darren Dreger on TSN just now - “Sources suggesting that Jim Benning as GM may be out, we’re working on final confirmation for that.” #Canucks

and GM take the fall for the locker room mutiny.

I wonder if they clean house.

Some good pieces in VAN if they do.

Irfaan Gaffar
@irfgaffar
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Believe the changes in Vancouver will include Jim Benning and John Weisbrod out as GM and AGM. Chris Gear likely steps into an interim role. Travis Green and Nolan Baumgartner out on the coaching side. Bruce Boudreau and Scott Walker in on coaching staff.

have lost 11 in a row.

the last three they got points in, so that's a good sign, but no idea what's going on with the NYI.

I wonder if the long road trip to start the season, plus the COVID issues have had more of an impact.

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please no, MTL, please no.....

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have lost 11 in a row. the last three they got points in, so that's a good sign, but no idea what's going on with the NYI. I wonder if the long road trip to start the season, plus the COVID issues have had more of an impact.

They had run out of gas the last 2 games of the trip (Tampa & Florida) and then had a bunch of games w half of an AHL roster. Nelson, Pulock and Czikas are still out, but every team deals with injuries. Problem with the Isles is, they used older vets as a stop gap, and the age is getting expose (Parise, Chara etc) and they can't score to save their lives

Rask back practicing with the Bruins.

I thought Swayman has been good, not sure about Ullmark, but apparently Rask is the EBUG tonight.

Pierre LeBrun
@PierreVLeBrun
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Rask has not signed with the Bruins (yet). He is an EBUG goalie today with Ullmark and a few other players absent for non-Covid illness twitter.com/FlutoShinzawa/…

Matt Smith
@Snakebite350
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Petry and Armia are doubtful for Tuesday, Toffoli to miss “weeks” with an unspecified injury.

The injury plagued season continues.

#GoHabsGo @HabsUnfiltered

..for Ryan Strome?

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Rask back practicing with the Bruins. I thought Swayman has been good, not sure about Ullmark, but apparently Rask is the EBUG tonight. Pierre LeBrun @PierreVLeBrun · 12m Rask has not signed with the Bruins (yet). He is an EBUG goalie today with Ullmark and a few other players absent for non-Covid illness twitter.com/FlutoShinzawa/…

I think Sway has played pretty good, except for a few softies he's left in.

Really think the Bruins overplayed it by signing Ullmark. I know they wanted a vet presence and potential #1, but I think 5 years is just too much.

Rask and Swayman would make a nice duo for second half in 2022 but what would they do w/ Ullmark?

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..for Ryan Strome?

I think the Rangers would need a C if they deal Strome.

Otherwise it bumps Chytil up to 2C, which he's not ideally suited for, and leaves no 3C.

Lehner pulls his name out of the Olympics, didn't get specific from what I read but he said it didn't sound like the set up would be good for his mental health.

In other goalie news, Ben Bishop takes next step in return to the ice. Maybe a Stars goalie is what the Rangers should pursue. Khudobin, Holtby, Oettinger and Bishop....none long-term or expensive (relatively speaking).

They don't have any other centers waiting in the wings to replace Strome.

I'm sure any deals they're looking into will have them trying to build a package around Kravtsov.

between Gainey and Gorton they can try and one-up each other with who got less in their trades of Ryan McDonagh.

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that Makar goal was awesome.

coast to coast on the PP top shelf deke.

I imagine that's what Bobby Orr looked like (since I never saw Orr when he was playing).


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Hockey Hound
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Barkov hasn’t played since mid-November

Zegras to Milano, holy shit.
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in over a month.

let's see if they can make some noise the rest of the way

for 58 minutes, then gave up 2 goals so they didn't even get the loser point.

I'd say it was on purpose to tank for Wright, but we all know tanking doesn't result in the top pick anymore and MTL is so bad it didn't need to be on purpose.

rosters trickling out.

I have read many opinions that Sweden is underwhelming and they shouldn't medal, I know zero players on Sweden (haven't looked at the roster), but I would be surprised. Sweden dominates this tournament.

interested in Marc Bergevin as GM.

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to have a hockey team in Phoenix without one in Quebec (or Hartford).

As a player I'd probably prefer living in Phoenix to either other city, but from a hockey fan base standpoint it's not really comparable.

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As I saw someone say on twitter, I want to find someone who believes in me as much as Gary Bettman believes in hockey in Arizona.

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Darren Dreger
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Things are escalating between veteran NHL executive, Jim Rutherford and the Vancouver Canucks. A deal is expected to get done, although sources won’t confirm if it’s for the presidents role or both president and GM.

is in 31st place right now, with 15 points.

but last place Arizona (12 points) has two games in hand on MTL.

I knew it would be bad once the injuries hit, I didn't think this bad.

put an ass whoopin on Yakov Trenin last night. Couldn't really tell if Trenin's hit was clean or not, but as much as I hate Chara, I am continually amazed at the shape he's in at his age.

I also think Trenin's helmet/mask contributed to the leakage, but it was brutal

Andrew Peters
@TheInstigator76
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I’m told the NHL doesn’t want to send its players to the Olympics.

Will be discussed today.

Should get interesting.

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Andrew Peters @TheInstigator76 · 6m I’m told the NHL doesn’t want to send its players to the Olympics. Will be discussed today. Should get interesting.

COVID concerns or because China sucks?

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In comment 15488979 pjcas18 said: Quote: Andrew Peters @TheInstigator76 · 6m I’m told the NHL doesn’t want to send its players to the Olympics. Will be discussed today. Should get interesting. COVID concerns or because China sucks?

Not sure, probably COVID. I read that there is a threshold of canceled games, where if the NHL reaches it then they would rescind players going to the Olympics.

Not sure what the threshold is.

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In comment 15488980 BrettNYG10 said: Quote: In comment 15488979 pjcas18 said: Quote: Andrew Peters @TheInstigator76 · 6m I’m told the NHL doesn’t want to send its players to the Olympics. Will be discussed today. Should get interesting. COVID concerns or because China sucks? Not sure, probably COVID. I read that there is a threshold of canceled games, where if the NHL reaches it then they would rescind players going to the Olympics. Not sure what the threshold is.

I was reading that if a player tests positive, even if they are fully vaccinated and boosted, they must quarantine in China for 3 (!) weeks, so it's possible that they would miss NHL games after the Olympics if they are stuck in China quarantining. I wouldn't want to go either, honestly.

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Thanks.

The Olympics shouldn't be in China anyway. Thanks a lot Nixon.

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Interesting. Yeah just saw Bernier to IR with a hip. Sounds like it's been bothering him all year. Could be long term
An the Devs have no luck signing these back up vet goalies. Hopefully one of the kids- Schmid or Dawes will fill the spot adequately. You could see Bernier wasn't himself the last few starts

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In comment 15489153 Jay on the Island said: Quote: The Devils have recalled goaltender Akira Schmid from Uitca of the American Hockey League Friday morning. He will join the Devils for their morning skate ahead of facing the Nashville Predators. Interesting. Yeah just saw Bernier to IR with a hip. Sounds like it's been bothering him all year. Could be long term An the Devs have no luck signing these back up vet goalies. Hopefully one of the kids- Schmid or Dawes will fill the spot adequately. You could see Bernier wasn't himself the last few starts

When I heard that it was his hip I immediately thought of Cory Schneider. Hopefully it’s not as severe as that. I am excited to see Amira Schmid play. He’s been the best goaltender in the AHL this season. I actually have tickets to the Islanders Devils game tomorrow so I hope I get to see his NHL debut.

John Shannon
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Hearing there are a few more changes occurring today in hockey ops with the Canucks.

Hockey Hound
@HockeyHoundShow
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Breaking News: The #Canucks have relieved Executive Director of Hockey Ops. Jonathan Wall and AGM Chris Gear from their positions.

-Per @ThomasDrance

says Olympic decision is primarily up to the players.

Just based on player commentary in the past I'd expect an overwhelmingly positive response (meaning the players by and large opt to play)

MTL injury list could win some games.

Price
Weber
Petry
Edmunson
Anderson
Toffoli
Byron

that's over $40M on IR.

Devils team.

The Devil's pp was embarrassing a month ago. At this point it's a blight against humanity. -1 again tonight. Kind of depressing at this point. The Devils just have too much young talent to be scoring 2 goals a night.

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The Devil's pp was embarrassing a month ago. At this point it's a blight against humanity. -1 again tonight. Kind of depressing at this point. The Devils just have too much young talent to be scoring 2 goals a night.

To be fair, you were missing hischier, Graves and a goalie, yet made it mostly a game. You guys have pieces to look forward to

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The Devil's pp was embarrassing a month ago. At this point it's a blight against humanity. -1 again tonight. Kind of depressing at this point. The Devils just have too much young talent to be scoring 2 goals a night.

I was at the game last night. The power play is even more embarrassing in person. I can’t believe Recchi still has a job, it blows my mind.

Geersten continuing to play is further indication that Ruff should not be a HC in todays NHL. This isn’t the 90’s or early 2000’s anymore.

career over, cannot come back from the knee injury.

I thought TBL was nuts letting him go for Vasilevskiy, but obviously that was the right move, but I still expected Bishop to be great, but he never really was after TBL and now he's retiring at 35.

I don’t know what is going on with Ty Smith. He looks like a completely different player from last season. He needs time in the AHL I think. The Devils should promote Colton White, Reilly Walsh, or Nikita Okhotiuk to replace him.

Secondly I was very excited to see Schmid but I don’t think he’s ready for the NHL. The devils season is like over now with Nico and Graves on the COVID list so they can afford to keep Schmid in the NHL.

As for Schmid, I hope that I am wrong but I don’t think that he will ever be a full time starter in the NHL. He has great size but he lacks the quickness and athleticism that Blackwood and Nico Daws have.

is developing better than predicted and he's one of the favorites to be Canada captain or at least alternate at WJC. Habs could use some good news/luck.

Sportsnet
@Sportsnet
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“You don’t find guys who are six-two, six-three and 200 pounds who can move like the wind.”

A key piece of Canada’s world junior roster, quick yet steady defenseman Kaiden Guhle is blazing a path to the Canadiens lineup.

their roster for the WJC, which begins next week.

Holy stacked (as usual), they could probably have two teams.

highlights:
Owen Power (#1 pick in 2021)
Shane Wright (presumptive #1 pick in 2022)
Mason MacTavish (3rd overall in 2021)
Cole Perfetti (10th pick in 2020)
Dylan Guenther (9th pick in 2021)
Will Cuylle (NYR 2nd round pick in 2020)
Kaiden Guhle (MTL 16th pick in 2020)

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I don’t know what is going on with Ty Smith. He looks like a completely different player from last season. He needs time in the AHL I think. The Devils should promote Colton White, Reilly Walsh, or Nikita Okhotiuk to replace him. Secondly I was very excited to see Schmid but I don’t think he’s ready for the NHL. The devils season is like over now with Nico and Graves on the COVID list so they can afford to keep Schmid in the NHL. As for Schmid, I hope that I am wrong but I don’t think that he will ever be a full time starter in the NHL. He has great size but he lacks the quickness and athleticism that Blackwood and Nico Daws have.

Yeah his debut was kind of meh. The 2nd goal was inexcusable. An Andry Green un-screened snap shot really? I saw on Twitter that the Devs are in talks with Bratt on an extension in the Nikolaj Ehlers range of like 6 yrs at 6 per. Not sure how I feel about it. I do like Bratt, and he is starting to finish this season, I just think we should be careful to throw that kind of term and $ around. Jack is one thing, but between Jack, Nico and Bratt that's a ton of $ for 3 players. None that of the kids in goal have proven what Blackwood has in net yet, and he needs to be paid soon as well.

Mark Scheig
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Breaking: Calgary Flames games are postponed through at least 12/16 due to six players and on staff entering Covid protocol.

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MTL injury list could win some games. Price Weber Petry Edmunson Anderson Toffoli Byron that's over $40M on IR.

Looks as big as our NY giants list….not a good year for you, pj….sorry….

Bruce Boudreau going 4-0 with the Canucks is hilarious. I've always thought he was a good coach.

Seeing Bishop's name reminds me of how a broken Bishop shutout the Rangers twice in three games in the ECF. Painful. Feel bad his career ended this way.

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In comment 15490396 pjcas18 said: Quote: MTL injury list could win some games. Price Weber Petry Edmunson Anderson Toffoli Byron that's over $40M on IR. Looks as big as our NY giants list….not a good year for you, pj….sorry….

Pity from a Leafs fans is about as low as it could get for a Habs fan. I reject your pity.

I would prefer if you just pointed at the habs and laughed.

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In comment 15493552 5BowlsSoon said: Quote: In comment 15490396 pjcas18 said: Quote: MTL injury list could win some games. Price Weber Petry Edmunson Anderson Toffoli Byron that's over $40M on IR. Looks as big as our NY giants list….not a good year for you, pj….sorry…. Pity from a Leafs fans is about as low as it could get for a Habs fan. I reject your pity. I would prefer if you just pointed at the habs and laughed.

I can’t laugh at misfortune due to injury…...I don’t hate Habs, in fact if you recall, I told you I was pulling for your boys to go all the way last year after you beat my boys because I wanted to see the Cup in Canada…..I hate seeing that (injuries) for most teams (but not all)…and of course I especially hate seeing injuries for my team, which it is for NY Giants.

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Yeah his debut was kind of meh. The 2nd goal was inexcusable. An Andry Green un-screened snap shot really? I saw on Twitter that the Devs are in talks with Bratt on an extension in the Nikolaj Ehlers range of like 6 yrs at 6 per. Not sure how I feel about it. I do like Bratt, and he is starting to finish this season, I just think we should be careful to throw that kind of term and $ around. Jack is one thing, but between Jack, Nico and Bratt that's a ton of $ for 3 players. None that of the kids in goal have proven what Blackwood has in net yet, and he needs to be paid soon as well.

I understand your concern but if Bratt keeps playing like this he’s worth 6x6. The Devils do have a lot of cap room tied to Nico, Hughes, and Hamilton but Subban is coming off the books after this season plus Bernier will be off next year which is over $13 million in cap room.

The contract I am most concerned about is Miles Wood. He’s a restricted free agent and the Devils need to be careful not to pay a 4th line player $3-4 million per season. That’s how they will get in trouble with the cap. Fill the 4th line with prospects or Vesey types for the league minimum.

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Mark Scheig @markscheig · 1m Breaking: Calgary Flames games are postponed through at least 12/16 due to six players and on staff entering Covid protocol.

Bullshit that there is no actual rule and the NHL is spinning the wheel when deciding how soon to shut a team down. SJ, Ottawa and Isles owners probably furious w league

close to making his season debut (this week). Lavy doing an incredible job with WAS, like Sully with PIT. I underestimated both.

Ruff admitted that he is concerned about Bernier's long term health due to the hip injury.

It looks like the Devils will be looking for another veteran backup this offseason.

It would be very nice if either Schmid or Daws earned that job to save some cap space.

are going to bail on the Olympics.

I'm not sure a 6 week quarantine in China for a positive test is a risk I would take if I were them.

Khudobin placed on waivers. I know some Rangers fans (Anakim) were suggesting a Stars goalie trade.

Laine back skating, could return soon.

left off USA WJC roster due to a positive COVID test.

Tough luck for Bordeleau because he was left off last year (very late) due to being John Beecher's roommate and deemed a close contact when Beecher tested positive (falsely).

He would be a top 2 or 3 best player for USA.

COVID issues now spreading to other teams, Bruins lose Marchand and Smith.

Hurricanes, Bruins and Canucks (via Hurricanes).

this could snowball

So the Rangers game tonight is not on MSG. I didn't realize they had an exclusive arrangement with ESPN+/Hulu.

I'm too much of a Boomer to bother.

back at practice

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So the Rangers game tonight is not on MSG. I didn't realize they had an exclusive arrangement with ESPN+/Hulu. I'm too much of a Boomer to bother.

It's horrific. The Devils have had 6 games in the last month exclusively on ESPN+. The broadcast is like a bad college broadcast. I have a smart tv but LG doesn't let you download the app. I stream it from my tablet onto Chromecast and the stream is awful. Buffers constantly. If I do it through my kid's ps5 it's a little better. Pray you don't get Leah Hextall on pbp. She's awful. It really is a disgrace that they pulled this shit with the national package.

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So the Rangers game tonight is not on MSG. I didn't realize they had an exclusive arrangement with ESPN+/Hulu. I'm too much of a Boomer to bother.

Is it on Center Ice? I can provide real time updates, lol.

Habs are on at 7, so maybe only a slight overlap

My dad (in Florida) says it's not.

I actually have Hulu but I won't be home. So any summary would be helpful lol.

Agreed with what Stu said, it's such bullshit.

nhlbite.com.....best one linked on there is Weak Spell. You always get a choice of the home or road broadcasts, so I never have to listen to someone else's homer announcers.

the Preds, wonder if the Rangers are next.

I think it's just a matter of days before the NHLPA pulls out of the Olympics.

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the Preds, wonder if the Rangers are next. I think it's just a matter of days before the NHLPA pulls out of the Olympics.

Wouldn't be shocked if they suspend games league wide.

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nhlbite.com.....best one linked on there is Weak Spell. You always get a choice of the home or road broadcasts, so I never have to listen to someone else's homer announcers.

Thanks.

Usually it will lock up once or twice a game. I just refresh when that happens. It's usually only a minute or two behind the live broadcast.

Pierre LeBrun
@PierreVLeBrun
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Hearing that the doctors from the NHL and NHLPA are having a call tonight to discuss the latest Covid happenings and I presume to recommend next steps.
@TSNHockey
@TheAthletic


Chris Johnston
@reporterchris
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We've seen 23 players added to the NHL's Covid Protocol list inside the last 36 hours.

Shutdown and league dodging the Olympics seems likely.

a WJC.

Though for some reason Russia cut all the Russian CHL players. I mean they're already in Canada, and some are the best Russia has to offer, I wonder if that was some sort of message to stay in Russia.

for Russia is every skater is a left handed shot.

WTF?

lines and i like Suzuki, but holy shit, I don't remember a worse lineup top to bottom.

Arpon Basu
@ArponBasu
Canadiens lines in warmups:

Perreault-Suzuki-Hoffman
Drouin-Dauphin-Ylönen
Lehkonen-Poehling-Caufield
Pezzetta-Paquette-Armia

Chiarot-Savard
Romanov-Petry
Kulak-Clague

Allen
Montembeault

works really well for streaming ESPN+ as well as many other services. Lots of content too if you are a Prime member.

This is beyond dumb.

announces roster. Not as stacked as Canada, but all players either drafted or 2022 draft eligible.

6 1st round picks
6 2nd round picks
6 3rd round picks
2 4th round picks
1 5th round pick (NYR draftee Brett Berard - that kid is fun to watch)

4 2022 draft eligbles

several players, including 1st round pick Thomas Bordeleau removed from consideration due to positive COVID test.

are now in 31st place. 3 points up on ARI, but the Habs have 3 games in hand on ARI.

I don't see this changing this year. Top 5 in this upcoming draft is strong, but Shane Wright the prize.

expected back tonight.

EDM now lost 6 in a row. Still no solid goalie investment. You have McDavid and Drasaitl, a 1-2 combo as good as Crosby/Malkin or Toews/Kane, but without a goalie they won't win anything.

I love what USA hockey is doing with their program. That's a nice mix of talent right there. Yes, Canada looks great too (also dig the Finland team) but USA is a big time contender.

Biased, but will be fun watching Sanderson dominate this event.

odd Uturn and decided to beat Carolina, Tampa and FLorida (8-2 no less) this week and now look to be in that awkward zone of no hope for playoffs but no hope for Wright either. Fun to win but they need another top skilled forward.

has a lot of talent. young talent.

if they don't do anything stupid, they should be "back" sooner than many people think.

agree Andy on US WJC roster and Canada/Finland (those three should be the best teams - without knowing what to expect from Russia).

Between Owen Power/Kaiden Guhle and Luke Hughes/Jake Sanderson the blue lines on Canada and USA should be fun to watch.

Also looking forward to Connor Bedard (2023 draft eligible) for Canada. Lafreniere didn't look great in his draft -1 year (dominated in his draft year though), so let's see how Bedard does as a 16 year old.

Not to mention Wright obviously.

On the US side, I'm looking forward to see Logan Cooley (2022 draft eligible)

Scott Wheeler
@scottcwheeler
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“Jake Sanderson could be playing for the Ottawa Senators right now.” - Team USA GM John Vanbiesbrouck

positives.

Canadiens Montréal
@CanadiensMTL
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Christian Dvorak is out indefinitely with a lower-body injury. He is being monitored and evaluated daily.

on the verge of a major shit show IMO.

Ansar Khan
@AnsarKhanMLive
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#RedWings announce they have placed forwards Robby Fabbri and Michael Rasmussen in COVID protocol.

Hockey Hound
@HockeyHoundShow
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Breaking News: The Ontario government has announced today the restrictions on indoor venues including NHL arena.

With that being said, #LeafsForever and #GoSensGo games have been cut to 50% capacity.

https://torontosun.com/news/provincial/lilley-ontario-to-cut-capacity-for-leafs-and-raptors-games


-Per @brianlilley

3rd time getting COVID? Sounds sketchy.

Tom Gulitti
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So Capitals lose Kuznetsov (COVID protocol) as they're about to get Nicklas Backstrom back from hip injury.

Nic Dowd and Trevor van Riemsdyk expected to return from protocol tonight.

Kuznetsov was in COVID protocol twice last season and confirmed he tested positive both times.

I really think we're going to get a week or two shutdown. I'm surprised we haven't gone in that direction.

Anecdotally, I've heard more people testing positive this past week than I have this entire pandemic, lol (added context: I have no friends, so limited sample size).

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I really think we're going to get a week or two shutdown. I'm surprised we haven't gone in that direction. Anecdotally, I've heard more people testing positive this past week than I have this entire pandemic, lol (added context: I have no friends, so limited sample size).

Agree. I tested positive the day before Thanksgiving. My wife too.

We came back from a hockey tournament with my youngest in Jay Peak, VT the weekend before Thanksgiving and there was an outbreak.

20-something out of 57 people in our group (players, coaches, family members) tested positive. We had a two week shut down.

and since then a ton of people we know have tested positive.

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Mark Lazerus @MarkLazerus The Blackhawks have settled with Kyle Beach. Full statement:

3rd round pick from 2019, Mattias Norlinder, made the team out of camp but recently was sent to Laval (AHL) to work on things on the NA ice which was new to him this year. He flashed but he wasn't ready for the NHL.

He asked the Canadiens to loan him back to Frolunda in the SHL (Sweden).

He just wanted to go home, he's 21 years old, and isn't ready for the NHL.

It happens more often than we know about.

(Chris' nephew) making his NHL debut and scores.

he was on the USA gold medal WJC team last January.

Mark Scheig
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Just in: Canadiens/Bruins this Saturday postponed.

NRD
@NHLRumorsDaily
Believe things might be shaking up in Winnipeg soon…
12:35 AM · Dec 17, 2021·Twitter for iPhone

What does that tell you? It's gotten really rough on Devs world. I like a lot of what Fitz has done as GM, but man did he screw the pooch with that Ruff hire with Gallant out there. Now maybe Gallant wasn't interested, who knows. However there was literally nobody in hockey clamoring t ok hire Ruff as a HC. I don't even know where they go from here. They are something like 3-14-3 in their last 20 games, with 2 of their wins coming vs Philly. Honestly I doubt a coaching change will even do much unless they get some great guy in here. I don't wanna see either of the 2 asst clowns- Rechi or Naserdine promoted. Tough to do a complete bench sweep mid season. Who.knows where they go but something has to change.

Frank Seravalli
@frank_seravalli
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Hearing #FlaPanthers have been shut down until after Christmas.

Fluto Shinzawa
@FlutoShinzawa
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Bruins vs. Colorado next Thursday will be postponed, per source. As of now, Sunday @ Ottawa and Tuesday vs. Carolina are on.

Elliotte Friedman
@FriedgeHNIC
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Hearing Calgary, Colorado and Florida will have their games postponed through Christmas

Pierre LeBrun
@PierreVLeBrun
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Things keep changing rapidly, but as of this very minute, the NHL still doesn't plan to pause the entire league.... Like I said, as of this very minute...

Before the league pauses till after Christmas.

Pierre LeBrun
@PierreVLeBrun
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Expect more NHL postponements to be announced today. A league-wide pause feels inevitable but for now sense is the NHL/NHLPA will try to power through next few days if possible with case by case approach still…

waiting for Bruins to hit the ice for practice, no one shows up...

Pierre LeBrun
@PierreVLeBrun
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The Bruins are testing this morning and then depending on results will await league guidance on whether they’re flying to Ottawa for Sunday’s game.

Detroit Red Wings
@DetroitRedWings
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UPDATE: The #RedWings have placed Givani Smith, Carter Rowney, Alex Nedeljkovic, head coach Jeff Blashill and assistant coach Alex Tanguay in the NHL's COVID-19 protocol.

Elliotte Friedman
@FriedgeHNIC
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TOR/VAN won’t play tonight — nor tomorrow (Canucks/Coyotes…Leafs/Kraken).

Detroit Red Wings
@DetroitRedWings
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UPDATE: The #RedWings have placed forward Filip Zadina in the NHL's COVID-19 protocol.

Just take a few weeks off at this point.

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Just take a few weeks off at this point.

Nothing would change for Devs fans. The Devs have already taken the last month off.

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In comment 15501071 BrettNYG10 said: Quote: Just take a few weeks off at this point. Nothing would change for Devs fans. The Devs have already taken the last month off.

I am absolutely disgusted by the performance of the team especially Ruff and his assistants. Recchi and Nasreddine should have been fired after last season. Ruff continues to play useless players like Mason Geersten as if it were still the 90's. They have to fire him ASAP. Boudreau would have been a great fit for this team.

I am hoping that the Devils let Ruff go after today's game because I will not watch much more of this.

tune-ups start today.

I think the tournament will still go on, all the teams are already there as are the staff and they have some tight protocols.

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postponing games and closing facilities. Not really sure what a couple days off accomplishes, but so be it.
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