During the 1st period int. Everything he said was spot on. You can see the lack of urgency and emotion on the ice just watching, but being down there between the boards Bryce really was astounded by the lack of emotion and caring on the bench. This coming off their worst effort of the season by far vs Detroit and the proverbial "team meetings" on Thursday following it. To come out that flat and emotionless is real damning for Lindy. Here it is admittedly it's a bad screen capture on YouTube. Link - ( New Window )
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Corey Perry will remain away from the Blackhawks "for the foreseeable future," Kyle Davidson says.
Listening to NHL radio yesterday none of the insiders could figure it out. He's playing solid so it's not performance based. If it were personal reasons they'd at least allude to that. If it were an insubordination issue something would have leaked out. It's a real mystery.
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Corey Perry will remain away from the Blackhawks "for the foreseeable future," Kyle Davidson says.
Listening to NHL radio yesterday none of the insiders could figure it out. He's playing solid so it's not performance based. If it were personal reasons they'd at least allude to that. If it were an insubordination issue something would have leaked out. It's a real mystery.
It is apparently a Blackhawks decision not a Perry deicsion - and given their history I don't even want to speculate.
that I think Buffalo is going to finally break out and become a playoff team they always disappoint. The Devils are finally healthy and they beat Buffalo 7-2 after an embarrassing loss to Columbus. Buffalo recorded just 11 shots.
either, I think Levi needs to get healthy but they have some other problems. Benson looks legit though (and they should hope he is - they just blew year one of his ELC). tons of talent on that team - forwards, blue line, net.
And then the Coyotes shut out Vegas.
two bets I was prepared to make yesterday, Habs money line over Kings (such long odds I thought why not) and GK's money line over ARI (to balance it out with a sure thing). I missed out on getting both in and neither was close. Lucky for me.
Kyle Davidson said, of course he could be lying, it does not involve any players or their family members and "anyone suggesting otherwise is wildly inaccurate and frankly its disgusting" He really couldn't come out much stronger.
My guess is it is alcohol or drug related or Perry acted inappropriate with a staff member/member of the public (like hotel staff).
Because they’re still feeling the backlash from the Kyle Beach story?
I think they have to and it's their own fault (if they are). There is a second accuser, not sure how legitimate, from the same off-season as Beach who has now filed a lawsuit claiming the same video coach molested him and also saying he reported it and the team failed to act.
"an incident occurred that day involving a team employee," he was pulled as soon as the team was aware of it (and didn't play that game), and they began their investigation. link - ( New Window )
Things are starting to clarify, especially out West. It's pretty much 5 teams- Vegas, Colorado, Dallas, Vancouver and the Kings. The East is a mosh pit. The Rangers, Bruins and Panthers have separated themselves for the time being but I think they come back to the group at some point.
Some surprises in the East- Washington has been a big surprise. I thought they were cooked. Just coming off sweeping a tough back to back in LA. I'm still dubious of them but who knows. Detroit not as.much of a surprise but I think especially adding Kane they are in it to get in the playoffs.
I think we're gonna see the teams in the East really be active in the trade market. It's so tight from 4 to like 12 in the East.
Vancouver has 2 or 3 legit Hart candidates in Q. Hughes, JT Miller and even Boeser who's leading the league in goals and Pettersson is having a great year too. Luke Hughes has every bit the upside of Quinn too. Damn that family is good.
Things are getting interesting in NJ on the blue line. Luke Hughes already took Hamilton's place on the 1st power play unit and last night he was in the top pairing with Dougie out. He looked great last night including the GWG in OT. Colin Miller has been surprisingly good since he returned from injury.
Here is hoping that when Hamilton returns the Devils finally bench Brendan Smith and roll with Miller as the 3rd RD. No more of this 7 Dman nonsense.
Things are getting interesting in NJ on the blue line. Luke Hughes already took Hamilton's place on the 1st power play unit and last night he was in the top pairing with Dougie out. He looked great last night including the GWG in OT. Colin Miller has been surprisingly good since he returned from injury.
Here is hoping that when Hamilton returns the Devils finally bench Brendan Smith and roll with Miller as the 3rd RD. No more of this 7 Dman nonsense.
Yeah Jay I have a lot of Devils thoughts...
-How the hell is the organizational forward depth so horrendous? with Foote, Timo, Haula hurt they're resorting to calling up career AHL'ers in their mid to late 20's and playing Smith of all guys at fwd???
-If Dougie is out for an extended period of time you know they won't but they really need to call up Nemec. He's tearing it up in the AHL. It's time. He doesn't belong down there. I get that D has been a problem but come on he surely cannot make it worse. Smith has been a bit better lately, but he still can't stop Myles Wood disease of constantly taking needless penalties. I think its an acceptable outcome that we take a little step back this season and make the playoffs but not have a great year. the future compete window is so wide open its time to make sure Nemec, Luke and the other young guys get the needed experience at this time of the year. the more I look at it I won't be shocked if one of the vets like Siegenthaler get dealt for what Fitz views as an upgrade to settle down the D. They are simply giving up too many high danger chances and are trapped in the zone way too much 5 v 5. The goaltending is not good enough to overcome it and I don't see any goalie out there on the market who's improving that substantially any time soon. As many saves as Schmido made last night he crumbled late in regulation with a Mackenzie Blackwood type goal to make it 3-2 and giving up the 5-hole from 100 feet away for the tying one late.
-As poorly as they've played they've hung in there and haven't buried themselves in any kind of hole they can't get out of pretty easily.
Atlantic:
Bruins (I did not think they'd be as good with losing the players they lost I do think there will be some settling back to the pack but I thought they were a 4-8 seed, not a 1-4 seed)
Red Wings (way ahead of schedule IMO, and loaded with prospects - and I love stuff like the Kane gamble because if the bottom falls out but Kane plays well they can traded him at the deadline. He has a full NTC I believe but he and his agent already said he wants to play for a contender)
Ottawa - but their record isn't as bad as some think - for example they're behind MTL but have 6 games in hand on MTL.
Metro:
Rangers - I can't even say the Rangers, I had that as a SCF contender all along. They have every ingredient to win a cup, just need health - which they had last year - just didn't have the coach.
Capitals - I think WAS is fools gold unless Lindgren turned into Carey Price
Central:
maybe the Wild - I didn't think they'd be a juggernaut, but I thought they would be a playoff contender - still can be but they look like dogshit
Pacific:
GK's - still no idea how that team is such a machine.
Canucks - they go from on the cusp of a mutiny to unstoppable, JT Miller can't lead and is a malcontent and Brock Boeser is a finesse guy to the 80's Oilers on offense with Thatcher Demko filling the role of Grant Fuhr.
Oilers - turning things around, but man they are making it hard on themselves
Yeah Jay I have a lot of Devils thoughts...
-How the hell is the organizational forward depth so horrendous? with Foote, Timo, Haula hurt they're resorting to calling up career AHL'ers in their mid to late 20's and playing Smith of all guys at fwd???
-If Dougie is out for an extended period of time you know they won't but they really need to call up Nemec. He's tearing it up in the AHL. It's time. He doesn't belong down there. I get that D has been a problem but come on he surely cannot make it worse. Smith has been a bit better lately, but he still can't stop Myles Wood disease of constantly taking needless penalties. I think its an acceptable outcome that we take a little step back this season and make the playoffs but not have a great year. the future compete window is so wide open its time to make sure Nemec, Luke and the other young guys get the needed experience at this time of the year. the more I look at it I won't be shocked if one of the vets like Siegenthaler get dealt for what Fitz views as an upgrade to settle down the D. They are simply giving up too many high danger chances and are trapped in the zone way too much 5 v 5. The goaltending is not good enough to overcome it and I don't see any goalie out there on the market who's improving that substantially any time soon. As many saves as Schmido made last night he crumbled late in regulation with a Mackenzie Blackwood type goal to make it 3-2 and giving up the 5-hole from 100 feet away for the tying one late.
-As poorly as they've played they've hung in there and haven't buried themselves in any kind of hole they can't get out of pretty easily.
It is extremely frustrating when players like Willman, Tierney(who has been an absolute abomination in 5x5 situations), Laberge, and Brendan Smith at forward when they have Graeme Clarke, Chase Stillman, and even Xavier Parent in the AHL. Also, Bastian has been bad this season as well.
Why they are so reluctant to promote Clarke is mind blowing. He isn't having the same season so far but he lead the team in points last season as a 21 year old. He had a great training camp last year and was a serious contender to make the NHL roster but was stuck behind Holtz, Foote, etc.
I agree 100% that Nemec should be promoted while Hamilton is out but we both know that won't happen. If it is strictly because of contract control then I can understand it but if they really think that Brendan Smith gives them a better chance of winning then I really worry about whoever is making that decision. Sure Nemec will make a few rookie mistakes here and there but he will also provide great moments. Smith makes mistakes every game yet offers no upside or any offense yet he has dressed for every game.
I would be willing to trade Siegenthaler for another defensive defenseman. Siegenthaler was arguably the best defensive defensemen in the NHL two years ago but last year he took a big step back and this year he's the same. I was hoping he would return to form but I would not be opposed to an upgrade. I think it's time to shake up the lines as well. If it were up to me the pairing would be:
Hughes Marino
Bahl Hamilton(when he returns)
Siegenthaler Nemec
Miller
There is one goalie reportedly on the market that I want them to acquire and that is Carter Hart. I am not willing to include Holtz anymore but I hate to say it but I would seriously consider dealing Seamus Casey if they could land Hart.
promoted Simon Nemec to the NHL. Now let's see if Ruff will play him over Smith.
I think they're gonna play him Jay. I bet they move Smith back to fwd. Compared to his defense he was actually somewhat usable as a 4th liner. Especially with the awful journeyman options we have been talking about.
on the bright side now that finally they have put him with NHL caliber
fwds Holtz has been sniping lately and showing that promise of a 6th overall pick. I didn't realize Stillman was in the AHL. Geez what the hell are they waiting for, the guy was a first rounder 2 years ago. I would definitely give him and Clarke a shot over these absolute zeros.
RE: on the bright side now that finally they have put him with NHL caliber
fwds Holtz has been sniping lately and showing that promise of a 6th overall pick. I didn't realize Stillman was in the AHL. Geez what the hell are they waiting for, the guy was a first rounder 2 years ago. I would definitely give him and Clarke a shot over these absolute zeros.
I was just reading about Stillman the other day. Even though he only has 7 points in 14 games in the AHL he has been among the best players on the team this season. Utica has not been good this season mostly because of graduations(Holtz, Foote), injuries, and poor goaltending(Kallgren). Still is only 20 years old and would bring much needed energy to the 4th line.
What is most impressive about Holtz' performance lately is that he is doing it mostly on the 4th line with McLeod and Lazar. Imagine what he could do if he was playing alongside Hughes or Hischier.
RE: RE: on the bright side now that finally they have put him with NHL caliber
fwds Holtz has been sniping lately and showing that promise of a 6th overall pick. I didn't realize Stillman was in the AHL. Geez what the hell are they waiting for, the guy was a first rounder 2 years ago. I would definitely give him and Clarke a shot over these absolute zeros.
I was just reading about Stillman the other day. Even though he only has 7 points in 14 games in the AHL he has been among the best players on the team this season. Utica has not been good this season mostly because of graduations(Holtz, Foote), injuries, and poor goaltending(Kallgren). Still is only 20 years old and would bring much needed energy to the 4th line.
What is most impressive about Holtz' performance lately is that he is doing it mostly on the 4th line with McLeod and Lazar. Imagine what he could do if he was playing alongside Hughes or Hischier.
yeah and Holtz' goals have been absolute snipes too. McLeod has actually developed into a really nice player. He's shown some offensive prowess lately and he's near the top of the league in the faceoff dot this year. Lazar has also been a pleasant surprise this year. I agree on Stillman I was just reading that about him too once you mentioned him. Definately they should give him a shot.
RE: RE: RE: on the bright side now that finally they have put him with NHL caliber
yeah and Holtz' goals have been absolute snipes too. McLeod has actually developed into a really nice player. He's shown some offensive prowess lately and he's near the top of the league in the faceoff dot this year. Lazar has also been a pleasant surprise this year. I agree on Stillman I was just reading that about him too once you mentioned him. Definately they should give him a shot.
I didn't care if McLeod re-signed or walked in free agency but you are right he has been a pleasant surprise so far. He is having his best season so far and I hope he can keep it up.
"I'm glad the kid (Luke Hughes) isn't hurt. A really good player, young man in this league. But that's a problem in our league right now. Our players in this league do not put enough emphasis on making sure you're protecting yourself from hits like that. Making sure you absorb hits like that. We've kind of tried to turn this league into a no-hit league. Now people aren't ready to be hit. I think it's a lost art in how you take hits. I do think looking at the clip, I think (Hughes) thinks it's icing. A mistake was made. We've got good refs, we've got good linesmen. A mistake was made last night and what bothers me is we had to suffer for that mistake, losing a player. But I believe the league, it's a no-go. There is nothing wring with the play. It shouldn't even have been a penalty. It screams to the athletes in our game, be prepared to be hit, because big hits are allowed. Nowadays I'm not so sure because everyone puts their arms up when there's a big hit. It makes me sick what goes on in the league here on big hits. That's part of the game."
"I'm not trying to run down the league, I just think we've taken away the policing of the game from the players, with all the new rules we've taken away the policing of the game. It should belong to the players. It comes into how the game - it's a fast game, which is fantastic. The skill in the game is fantastic. I think some of the rule changes we've made have improved the game. But I just don't think we should take the foundation of the National Hockey League out. Hits are allowed. Back in the day, and I'm not trying to go way back, but you've got to learn how to take a hit. That's a big play in winning games is taking a hit to make a play, and being braced to take these hits. And if you do have a big hit you shouldn't have to fight someone two seconds later because it's a big hit. That's what I don't get. Not blaming anybody, I just don't like where that part of the game is going. That's a foundation of the National Hockey League. It's a man's game. We've got it convoluted a little bit."
Some will scoff at this as macho neanderthal opinion, a relic of the past. I think he's right and it's observable in the nfl as well. A second order consequence of the concussion prevention. Too many players are putting themselves in dangerous positions.
We all want to avoid concussions, but avoiding all contact in youth sports is counter productive. Physicality needs to be taught and trained for, early on, and there are safe ways to do so.
that one IMO is more on the linesman than on Hughes but I do think a rule change you will see and it's not necessarily this play, is a removal of the "reverse check". for one, it's against the rules. it is never called but you can't hit a player who doesn't have the puck or just had the puck in a bang bang play. You can't hit someone so they can't get to the puck before you which is basically a reverse check.
In my level 4 training two years ago they said it's already being called up through high school as a penalty and I think the college, AHL, NHL will outlaw it too.
But to Torts' point -that play was a: on the linesman not blowing the whistle quick enough and b: Hughes not ready to take a hit and you can say a influenced b but what drives me crazy about this version of the NHL is players having to "answer for" clean hits. Sure it was a devastating hit by Hathaway, but it was clean or dirty in any way he had control over.
And agree that especially for him I thought it was pretty spot on, measured and well thought out. I've said it all season the Devils especially the Hughes brothers and Nico simply do not protect themselves well enough. That was an odd play. Both linesman fell asleep.
For me it's more the expectation of safety, "the rules will protect me
Guys skating through the slot with their head down. Not shoulder checking when you retrieve a puck. Trying to avoid a hit and putting yourself in an even more vulnerable position.
You see it every game, and it results from a lack of preparation. You shouldn't be learning this stuff at the pro level.
Guys skating through the slot with their head down. Not shoulder checking when you retrieve a puck. Trying to avoid a hit and putting yourself in an even more vulnerable position.
You see it every game, and it results from a lack of preparation. You shouldn't be learning this stuff at the pro level.
good observation. I bet it's because they keep pushing hitting to later and later in player development. Ever see how an international U18/U20 game is called?
RE: RE: For me it's more the expectation of safety,
I bet it's because they keep pushing hitting to later and later in player development.
100%
I can't speak to youth hockey, but youth football in some places is setting kids up for injury. They avoid contact through the formative years. Reach their teens and it was slow motion form tackling drills, a few reps per practice of thump and wrap. Live games come and kids are getting destroyed with no concept of how to take hits and protect yourself going to the ground. There's so many tips and tricks to it that can only be gained by experience. The well intentioned sheltering actually leads to concussions.
The D hasn't been great but the advanced stats really have not been kind to the Devs goalies. Every breakdown is ending up in the back of the net. With Dougie at least done till around playoff time if not the season it will be interesting to see if they can pull a Tampa Bay and effectively use his 9 mill. On the bright side Nemec looked very solid. Now somebody explain this to me like I'm a 2 year old: how is it you play Smith for 2 months and keep Nemec in the minors then play him the most minutes among Dmen in his NHL debut???
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Corey Perry will remain away from the Blackhawks "for the foreseeable future," Kyle Davidson says.
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Corey Perry will remain away from the Blackhawks "for the foreseeable future," Kyle Davidson says.
Listening to NHL radio yesterday none of the insiders could figure it out. He's playing solid so it's not performance based. If it were personal reasons they'd at least allude to that. If it were an insubordination issue something would have leaked out. It's a real mystery.
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Corey Perry will remain away from the Blackhawks "for the foreseeable future," Kyle Davidson says.
Listening to NHL radio yesterday none of the insiders could figure it out. He's playing solid so it's not performance based. If it were personal reasons they'd at least allude to that. If it were an insubordination issue something would have leaked out. It's a real mystery.
It is apparently a Blackhawks decision not a Perry deicsion - and given their history I don't even want to speculate.
And then the Coyotes shut out Vegas.
two bets I was prepared to make yesterday, Habs money line over Kings (such long odds I thought why not) and GK's money line over ARI (to balance it out with a sure thing). I missed out on getting both in and neither was close. Lucky for me.
Hahahahaha
99% sure that was a joke.
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There are rumors circulating on twitter that Perry was released because he slept with Bedards mom.
99% sure that was a joke.
And Perry isn't actually released.
I think it's legal, not salacious/scandalous.
Kyle Davidson said, of course he could be lying, it does not involve any players or their family members and "anyone suggesting otherwise is wildly inaccurate and frankly its disgusting" He really couldn't come out much stronger.
My guess is it is alcohol or drug related or Perry acted inappropriate with a staff member/member of the public (like hotel staff).
Here is Kyle Davidson's full statement. If you believe it to be true, the rumors were made up.
I think they have to and it's their own fault (if they are). There is a second accuser, not sure how legitimate, from the same off-season as Beach who has now filed a lawsuit claiming the same video coach molested him and also saying he reported it and the team failed to act.
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Some surprises in the East- Washington has been a big surprise. I thought they were cooked. Just coming off sweeping a tough back to back in LA. I'm still dubious of them but who knows. Detroit not as.much of a surprise but I think especially adding Kane they are in it to get in the playoffs.
I think we're gonna see the teams in the East really be active in the trade market. It's so tight from 4 to like 12 in the East.
Vancouver has 2 or 3 legit Hart candidates in Q. Hughes, JT Miller and even Boeser who's leading the league in goals and Pettersson is having a great year too. Luke Hughes has every bit the upside of Quinn too. Damn that family is good.
Here is hoping that when Hamilton returns the Devils finally bench Brendan Smith and roll with Miller as the 3rd RD. No more of this 7 Dman nonsense.
Here is hoping that when Hamilton returns the Devils finally bench Brendan Smith and roll with Miller as the 3rd RD. No more of this 7 Dman nonsense.
Yeah Jay I have a lot of Devils thoughts...
-How the hell is the organizational forward depth so horrendous? with Foote, Timo, Haula hurt they're resorting to calling up career AHL'ers in their mid to late 20's and playing Smith of all guys at fwd???
-If Dougie is out for an extended period of time you know they won't but they really need to call up Nemec. He's tearing it up in the AHL. It's time. He doesn't belong down there. I get that D has been a problem but come on he surely cannot make it worse. Smith has been a bit better lately, but he still can't stop Myles Wood disease of constantly taking needless penalties. I think its an acceptable outcome that we take a little step back this season and make the playoffs but not have a great year. the future compete window is so wide open its time to make sure Nemec, Luke and the other young guys get the needed experience at this time of the year. the more I look at it I won't be shocked if one of the vets like Siegenthaler get dealt for what Fitz views as an upgrade to settle down the D. They are simply giving up too many high danger chances and are trapped in the zone way too much 5 v 5. The goaltending is not good enough to overcome it and I don't see any goalie out there on the market who's improving that substantially any time soon. As many saves as Schmido made last night he crumbled late in regulation with a Mackenzie Blackwood type goal to make it 3-2 and giving up the 5-hole from 100 feet away for the tying one late.
-As poorly as they've played they've hung in there and haven't buried themselves in any kind of hole they can't get out of pretty easily.
Atlantic:
Bruins (I did not think they'd be as good with losing the players they lost I do think there will be some settling back to the pack but I thought they were a 4-8 seed, not a 1-4 seed)
Red Wings (way ahead of schedule IMO, and loaded with prospects - and I love stuff like the Kane gamble because if the bottom falls out but Kane plays well they can traded him at the deadline. He has a full NTC I believe but he and his agent already said he wants to play for a contender)
Ottawa - but their record isn't as bad as some think - for example they're behind MTL but have 6 games in hand on MTL.
Metro:
Rangers - I can't even say the Rangers, I had that as a SCF contender all along. They have every ingredient to win a cup, just need health - which they had last year - just didn't have the coach.
Capitals - I think WAS is fools gold unless Lindgren turned into Carey Price
Central:
maybe the Wild - I didn't think they'd be a juggernaut, but I thought they would be a playoff contender - still can be but they look like dogshit
Pacific:
GK's - still no idea how that team is such a machine.
Canucks - they go from on the cusp of a mutiny to unstoppable, JT Miller can't lead and is a malcontent and Brock Boeser is a finesse guy to the 80's Oilers on offense with Thatcher Demko filling the role of Grant Fuhr.
Oilers - turning things around, but man they are making it hard on themselves
maybe more - but those are my early thoughts.
I think it has to do with the global series (they were in it) and bye weeks,but yeah, it's stupid.
Yeah Jay I have a lot of Devils thoughts...
-How the hell is the organizational forward depth so horrendous? with Foote, Timo, Haula hurt they're resorting to calling up career AHL'ers in their mid to late 20's and playing Smith of all guys at fwd???
-If Dougie is out for an extended period of time you know they won't but they really need to call up Nemec. He's tearing it up in the AHL. It's time. He doesn't belong down there. I get that D has been a problem but come on he surely cannot make it worse. Smith has been a bit better lately, but he still can't stop Myles Wood disease of constantly taking needless penalties. I think its an acceptable outcome that we take a little step back this season and make the playoffs but not have a great year. the future compete window is so wide open its time to make sure Nemec, Luke and the other young guys get the needed experience at this time of the year. the more I look at it I won't be shocked if one of the vets like Siegenthaler get dealt for what Fitz views as an upgrade to settle down the D. They are simply giving up too many high danger chances and are trapped in the zone way too much 5 v 5. The goaltending is not good enough to overcome it and I don't see any goalie out there on the market who's improving that substantially any time soon. As many saves as Schmido made last night he crumbled late in regulation with a Mackenzie Blackwood type goal to make it 3-2 and giving up the 5-hole from 100 feet away for the tying one late.
-As poorly as they've played they've hung in there and haven't buried themselves in any kind of hole they can't get out of pretty easily.
It is extremely frustrating when players like Willman, Tierney(who has been an absolute abomination in 5x5 situations), Laberge, and Brendan Smith at forward when they have Graeme Clarke, Chase Stillman, and even Xavier Parent in the AHL. Also, Bastian has been bad this season as well.
Why they are so reluctant to promote Clarke is mind blowing. He isn't having the same season so far but he lead the team in points last season as a 21 year old. He had a great training camp last year and was a serious contender to make the NHL roster but was stuck behind Holtz, Foote, etc.
I agree 100% that Nemec should be promoted while Hamilton is out but we both know that won't happen. If it is strictly because of contract control then I can understand it but if they really think that Brendan Smith gives them a better chance of winning then I really worry about whoever is making that decision. Sure Nemec will make a few rookie mistakes here and there but he will also provide great moments. Smith makes mistakes every game yet offers no upside or any offense yet he has dressed for every game.
I would be willing to trade Siegenthaler for another defensive defenseman. Siegenthaler was arguably the best defensive defensemen in the NHL two years ago but last year he took a big step back and this year he's the same. I was hoping he would return to form but I would not be opposed to an upgrade. I think it's time to shake up the lines as well. If it were up to me the pairing would be:
Hughes Marino
Bahl Hamilton(when he returns)
Siegenthaler Nemec
Miller
There is one goalie reportedly on the market that I want them to acquire and that is Carter Hart. I am not willing to include Holtz anymore but I hate to say it but I would seriously consider dealing Seamus Casey if they could land Hart.
I think they're gonna play him Jay. I bet they move Smith back to fwd. Compared to his defense he was actually somewhat usable as a 4th liner. Especially with the awful journeyman options we have been talking about.
I was just reading about Stillman the other day. Even though he only has 7 points in 14 games in the AHL he has been among the best players on the team this season. Utica has not been good this season mostly because of graduations(Holtz, Foote), injuries, and poor goaltending(Kallgren). Still is only 20 years old and would bring much needed energy to the 4th line.
What is most impressive about Holtz' performance lately is that he is doing it mostly on the 4th line with McLeod and Lazar. Imagine what he could do if he was playing alongside Hughes or Hischier.
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fwds Holtz has been sniping lately and showing that promise of a 6th overall pick. I didn't realize Stillman was in the AHL. Geez what the hell are they waiting for, the guy was a first rounder 2 years ago. I would definitely give him and Clarke a shot over these absolute zeros.
I was just reading about Stillman the other day. Even though he only has 7 points in 14 games in the AHL he has been among the best players on the team this season. Utica has not been good this season mostly because of graduations(Holtz, Foote), injuries, and poor goaltending(Kallgren). Still is only 20 years old and would bring much needed energy to the 4th line.
What is most impressive about Holtz' performance lately is that he is doing it mostly on the 4th line with McLeod and Lazar. Imagine what he could do if he was playing alongside Hughes or Hischier.
yeah and Holtz' goals have been absolute snipes too. McLeod has actually developed into a really nice player. He's shown some offensive prowess lately and he's near the top of the league in the faceoff dot this year. Lazar has also been a pleasant surprise this year. I agree on Stillman I was just reading that about him too once you mentioned him. Definately they should give him a shot.
yeah and Holtz' goals have been absolute snipes too. McLeod has actually developed into a really nice player. He's shown some offensive prowess lately and he's near the top of the league in the faceoff dot this year. Lazar has also been a pleasant surprise this year. I agree on Stillman I was just reading that about him too once you mentioned him. Definately they should give him a shot.
I didn't care if McLeod re-signed or walked in free agency but you are right he has been a pleasant surprise so far. He is having his best season so far and I hope he can keep it up.
Ouch. That's pretty much a season ender no?
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Dougie Hamilton has a torn pec.
Ouch. That's pretty much a season ender no?
No word yet but I would be surprised if he comes back this season. Nemec will likely remain with the team permanently.
"I'm not trying to run down the league, I just think we've taken away the policing of the game from the players, with all the new rules we've taken away the policing of the game. It should belong to the players. It comes into how the game - it's a fast game, which is fantastic. The skill in the game is fantastic. I think some of the rule changes we've made have improved the game. But I just don't think we should take the foundation of the National Hockey League out. Hits are allowed. Back in the day, and I'm not trying to go way back, but you've got to learn how to take a hit. That's a big play in winning games is taking a hit to make a play, and being braced to take these hits. And if you do have a big hit you shouldn't have to fight someone two seconds later because it's a big hit. That's what I don't get. Not blaming anybody, I just don't like where that part of the game is going. That's a foundation of the National Hockey League. It's a man's game. We've got it convoluted a little bit."
Some will scoff at this as macho neanderthal opinion, a relic of the past. I think he's right and it's observable in the nfl as well. A second order consequence of the concussion prevention. Too many players are putting themselves in dangerous positions.
We all want to avoid concussions, but avoiding all contact in youth sports is counter productive. Physicality needs to be taught and trained for, early on, and there are safe ways to do so.
that one IMO is more on the linesman than on Hughes but I do think a rule change you will see and it's not necessarily this play, is a removal of the "reverse check". for one, it's against the rules. it is never called but you can't hit a player who doesn't have the puck or just had the puck in a bang bang play. You can't hit someone so they can't get to the puck before you which is basically a reverse check.
In my level 4 training two years ago they said it's already being called up through high school as a penalty and I think the college, AHL, NHL will outlaw it too.
But to Torts' point -that play was a: on the linesman not blowing the whistle quick enough and b: Hughes not ready to take a hit and you can say a influenced b but what drives me crazy about this version of the NHL is players having to "answer for" clean hits. Sure it was a devastating hit by Hathaway, but it was clean or dirty in any way he had control over.
You see it every game, and it results from a lack of preparation. You shouldn't be learning this stuff at the pro level.
You see it every game, and it results from a lack of preparation. You shouldn't be learning this stuff at the pro level.
good observation. I bet it's because they keep pushing hitting to later and later in player development. Ever see how an international U18/U20 game is called?
100%
I can't speak to youth hockey, but youth football in some places is setting kids up for injury. They avoid contact through the formative years. Reach their teens and it was slow motion form tackling drills, a few reps per practice of thump and wrap. Live games come and kids are getting destroyed with no concept of how to take hits and protect yourself going to the ground. There's so many tips and tricks to it that can only be gained by experience. The well intentioned sheltering actually leads to concussions.
Outshooting the sharks 2:1 and down 5-3. Sharks haven't scored more than 2 on the road until tonight.
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Most injured teams currently (last game played) by total AAV of missing players. Usual exceptions.
talk about snakebit. I'm starting to think between the Giants, Mets and Habs maybe it's me.
Dach out for the year, Newhook 3 months, Savard, Xhekaj, Guhle missed time, and mamny more.