General NHL Talk 2021-2022

[gotbeer]

Man, that didn't look like much contact at all.  And it gave the ref a concussion.  

NHL REF STRETCHERED OFF ICE... After Scary Collision With Player

[gotbeer]

AHL Exception Coming Into Play For CHL Talent

[Tank]

On 10/5/2021 at 7:29 PM, gotbeer said:

Holy crap, no wonder no one likes this guy on the team.

Report: Sharks' Evander Kane Investigated over Fake Vaccination Card Allegations

Trouble just seems to find him at every turn.

[arch stanton]

Time for opening night. The Avs lost some forward talent with Saad and Donskoi and replaced them with rookies. It might look a little rough in the beginning, especially with Toews out and Jack Johnson in. My predictions-

The top dogs are gonna go off. The 1st line will be great and Rantanen will go for 40G and 55A this year. Once Toews is back he and Makar will once again be awesome and they'll put Byram with Girard and as a team they'll blow away the records for possession

The bottom six won't score much but neither will the other team. Probably only getting about a combined 30% of the even strength minutes, if that. Low event hockey except when well coached teams start to take advantage of matching up against the line with Newhook and Ranta with Jack F'in Johnson on the D

Kuemper will start out slow then go on a killer streak that puts him in the Vezina race

They'll win the Central, put all the second round crap behind them, beat Vegas in the conference final but lose the Cup final

[gotbeer]

From the Ducks thread what I posted.

  

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Also.  Think McTavish might make the team out of the gate?  He's really been performing well, and I've noticed they have been trying him out at center and wing.  

On a side note, looking at the contracts that players have been getting coming off of their ELC's.  Even with only one season in the NHL. Petterssen 22 YO 3/7.3, Hughes 21 YO 6/7.8, Dahlin 21 YO, 3/6, Kaprizov 24 YO, 5/9, Farabee 22 YO, 6/$5, Svechnikov 21 YO, 8/$7.7.  And we won't even get into what 22 YO Tkachuk is asking for, even though his numbers don't seem to warrant such a salary.  It just seems like players are getting paid big earlier now, so having players burn their ELC's when they can play in the NHL seems pointless.  Almost detrimental.  Because if they have a huge year burning that last ELC year, they are going to want to get paid big.  At least if you call them up right away, you can see what you really have over a few seasons, before committing the big $$.

 

 

Habs, Suzuki agree to eight-year, $63 million extension

Entering his final year of entry level contract, 22 YO, $7.875 million.

I really thing the economics of the game have changed and that playing players earlier in the ELC is better than having them burn their ELC in the minors/AHL.

[gotbeer]

@arch stanton  Hopefully he just has the mild type.  Good thing is he's Vaxxed.

Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon tests positive for COVID-19

[arch stanton]

5 hours ago, gotbeer said:

@arch stanton  Hopefully he just has the mild type.  Good thing is he's Vaxxed.

Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon tests positive for COVID-19

Sucks but I’m really more interested in who’s available in April and May 

[arch stanton]

First goal of the season with SoCal connection as Danton Heinen scores on a feed from Jeff Carter

[arch stanton]

And just to make it more familiar for Ducks fans, Heinen also gets the first penalty of the season 

[Tank]

Hey Arch, I watched the first period of the Avis game tonight. They looked as smooth as silk.

Lots of analysts seem to like their chances to win it all this year.

[arch stanton]

19 minutes ago, Tank said:

Hey Arch, I watched the first period of the Avis game tonight. They looked as smooth as silk.

Lots of analysts seem to like their chances to win it all this year.

Yeah and that was without MacKinnon or Toews. We really need to see who's available and healthy come playoff time. If Kadri gets suspended again I'm personally flying in and kick him in the nuts

[gotbeer]

LOL.  That didn't take long.

 

This is just awesome.  It had everything.  Kraken in their second game fighting surrounded by Nashville fans.  Nashville fans not really doing anything except for the two fighting.  Guy in a Corona shirt jumping in, throwing blows.  And no one seems to care.  Then a guy in an Assholes Live Forever shirt, with a Nashville hankie jumping in to break it up?  Oh, and then there is the elderly black woman sitting there, minding her own business, turning her back to the fight so she can drink in peace.  

[Tank]

In nature, Krackens and Predators are natural enemies so it stands to reason their fans are, too.

[arch stanton]

You put a sport with a reputation for fighting in the redneck capital of the world. I’m surprised this doesn’t happen every game 

[arch stanton]

So MacKinnon and Jack Johnson are both in the COVID protocol. Landeskog is suspended and Nichushkin is out for a few weeks with a wrist injury. Toews isn't back yet from his injury so the lineup and pairings tonight will be a mess. I think they're only running 11 forwards while missing half of the top 6. Should be fun

[gotbeer]

Yikes.  Although, it really does seem like the Blackhawks just got a slap on the wrist, compared to say the Coyotes for a draft violation.

Blackhawks GM resigns, team fined after sexual assault probe

 

[gotbeer]

I still think it's embarrassing and a black eye on the league that the Blackhawks only got a $2 million fine.  They should have lost multiple first round picks.  

Blackhawks scandal not over as many questions remain unanswered

 

Joel Quenneville, Gary Bettman to meet over Chicago Blackhawks case

Jets GM Cheveldayoff needs to provide more info about role in Blackhawks scandal

Winning at All Costs Comes at a Price as Blackhawks' Darkest Hour Comes to Light

Report on Blackhawks' scandal reveals leaders' win-at-all-costs choices

 

 

[arch stanton]

With Bowman gone and the team sucking ass I can't imagine Colliton survives the month of November

[Tank]

Watching the Kyle Beach interview on the NHL network right now. Wow, pretty heartbreaking. 
 

I’m glad this kid found his voice. I hope he gets the justice he deserves. 

[gotbeer]

So, do you believe them?

Blackhawks' Toews, Kane address Kyle Beach coming forward, team investigation

 

[arch stanton]

4 minutes ago, gotbeer said:

So, do you believe them?

Blackhawks' Toews, Kane address Kyle Beach coming forward, team investigation

 

I believe they're both myopic enough to assume that management was doing its job and that the dismissal was the end. If Beach wasn't on the 'Hawks roster he wasn't on their minds

[gotbeer]

Winnipeg, you are next.  And pretty strong actions, except against the Blackhawks.

Panthers' Joel Quenneville resigns amid Blackhawks sexual assault scandal after meeting with Gary Bettman

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Bettman said in a statement "all parties agreed it was no longer appropriate that (Quenneville) continue to serve as Florida's head coach." The commissioner added the NHL won't pursue any further action against Quenneville at the moment, but he might face some if he attempts to get back into the league. 

 

[gotbeer]

Blackhawks formally request for Brad Aldrich’s name to be removed from Stanley Cup

Ya think?  

[gotbeer]

Vegas has hit rock bottom.

Golden Knights sign defenseman Ben Hutton to one-year, $750K deal

[gotbeer]

And Winnipeg avoids penalties.  Bettman being his usual inconsistent self.  Even though he was only at the one meeting, he knew and did nothing.  Suspend him for 20 games.  Doing something is better than nothing in this matter.

NHL Will Not Discipline Kevin Cheveldayoff