2016/2017 NHL Regular Season Thread
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Larsen then had his teammates use his head as a soccer ball while prone on the ice when they were trying to defend his honor.
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Yeah, I wouldn't call it vicious.
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I said it was clean, so I meant the force of the hit not the intent? Words failed me.sancarlos wrote:Yeah, I wouldn't call it vicious.
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One has to wonder how much of an impact it would have had on black players/fans in hockey if he had started in NY or LA or CHI with more visibility instead of Calgary.Colorado Avalanche forward Jarome Iginla will play in his 1,500th career game on Saturday. He will become only the 16th player in NHL history to reach that milestone
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Dubious Records. Chris Bourque hit 600 AHL points (602 AHL games). In addition to his 600 regular-season points, Bourque ranks among the AHL’s all-time postseason leaders with 78 assists (2nd) and 107 points (5th) in 121 Calder Cup Playoff games played (4th).
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I should have been here awhile ago, this NHL thread is dying. So how about them Habs?
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Didn't he go through this a few years ago?
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Any interest in doing an "if you were starting a team right now" draft? I'll set up a thread if we get enough interest.
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I'm in. but i'm only here from 7-11 EST. and i'll have to relocate the swamp to priority status on the toolbar. Should be there anyway.govmentchedda wrote:Any interest in doing an "if you were starting a team right now" draft? I'll set up a thread if we get enough interest.
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Is ray bork still on the board?
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Haha. nope but he has two sons in the system. both in Washington? You can lock up Bork and Bork no problem.A_B wrote:Is ray bork still on the board?
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It's been fascinating. I think they started by just giving the King a day off. Then Raanta became the second coming of peak Dominik Hasek, and I think Vignault thought he he had to keep riding him.mister d wrote:At some point I'll be ready to talk about this Henrik stuff.
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And it was absolutely the right move, pretty sure Henrik said as much himself. Sitting Raanta off one or two or three (or even four) great games is deferring rather than playing the best option for the next game. What's fucking infuriating is he's willing to sit an all-time great player for performance and refuses to do the same with his defensemen beyond a one game rotation. At this point I'm convinced he's (1) simply not the guy for this roster, despite being what I believe to be a good strategic coach and (2) actively trying to piss me off.
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Suregovmentchedda wrote:Any interest in doing an "if you were starting a team right now" draft? I'll set up a thread if we get enough interest.
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sure!
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As always, I pick Dennis Seidenberg.
I'm watching the Lundqvist/Raanta situation with interest. As D said, I'm guessing it's just a 'riding the hot hand' thing. But...what if it's more than that?
I'm watching the Lundqvist/Raanta situation with interest. As D said, I'm guessing it's just a 'riding the hot hand' thing. But...what if it's more than that?
(There are other threads with better hockey talk than this one.)I should have been here awhile ago, this NHL thread is dying.
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1) John Scott - D
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Lundqvist for McDavid?bapo! wrote:I'm watching the Lundqvist/Raanta situation with interest. As D said, I'm guessing it's just a 'riding the hot hand' thing. But...what if it's more than that?
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Do you think Henrik would be able to handle being Talbot's back-up?mister d wrote:Lundqvist for McDavid?
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If they're going to give up McDavid, they'd probably rather have your #1 goalie, Raanta.mister d wrote:Lundqvist for McDavid?bapo! wrote:I'm watching the Lundqvist/Raanta situation with interest. As D said, I'm guessing it's just a 'riding the hot hand' thing. But...what if it's more than that?
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So, is this where everybody gangs up on Mister D and gives him shit to make up for all of the abuse he's heaped on Fleury over the years? I'm sure that rass would enjoy that.
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Do you guys watch NHL Network? I like their highlight/analysis shows. The guys seem real genuine in their banter, and I learn things from their analysis - unlike say NFL Today. Good mix of younger and older. Pleasantly surprised to see Mike Johnson making great points defending the stats-oriented approach of Florida, versus the "old-time hockey guy" view of Marty Biron (who has a charming accent, but views from the olden days.)
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sancarlos wrote:Do you guys watch NHL Network? I like their highlight/analysis shows. The guys seem real genuine in their banter, and I learn things from their analysis - unlike say NFL Today. Good mix of younger and older. Pleasantly surprised to see Mike Johnson making great points defending the stats-oriented approach of Florida, versus the "old-time hockey guy" view of Marty Biron (who has a charming accent, but views from the olden days.)
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Yea that's a frustration one for sure, given that Couture crossed him in the back on the breakout. Not saying it's apples and apples, just noting that wasn't a random act.
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2 games max
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Can't wait to see how severely punished Eakin is for clearly running a goalie up high. Bet it's atleast a game, maybe even two.
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Im betting (and hoping for) four. It was predatory, from behind, and intent to injure.degenerasian wrote:2 games max
Not that Hoffman knew, but Couture has concussion history, too. Couture didn't come back to the game and could miss time, and (like it or not) we know that also figures into the NHL's process.
And Couture didn't "cross him in the back". He gave him a little shove to dislodge him from the puck (it's legal), like what happens thirty times a game.
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We can agree to disagree. He had 2 arms straight out against his numbers.sancarlos wrote:Im betting (and hoping for) four. It was predatory, from behind, and intent to injure.degenerasian wrote:2 games max
Not that Hoffman knew, but Couture has concussion history, too. Couture didn't come back to the game and could miss time, and (like it or not) we know that also figures into the NHL's process.
And Couture didn't "cross him in the back". He gave him a little shove to dislodge him from the puck (it's legal), like what happens thirty times a game.
Hoffman was out of line, but it's not like he just shived him out of the blue.
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you have to factor Dillon in that play too. Hoffman's stick is lifted by Dillon.
The NHL might also consider Vlasic's maybe-spear on Karlsson and consider everything a wash.
I still think Hoffman gets 2 games.
The NHL might also consider Vlasic's maybe-spear on Karlsson and consider everything a wash.
I still think Hoffman gets 2 games.
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The Vlasic/Karlsson incident has zero bearing on the Hoffman incident. Dillon and Couture did nothing sufficient to provoke that cheap shot by Hoffman.degenerasian wrote:you have to factor Dillon in that play too. Hoffman's stick is lifted by Dillon.
The NHL might also consider Vlasic's maybe-spear on Karlsson and consider everything a wash.
I still think Hoffman gets 2 games.
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And he should. It was a dangerous play regardless of Dillion's stick involvement or not. I was just trying to present the point that it wasn't like he ran him in the corner with no cause.degenerasian wrote:you have to factor Dillon in that play too. Hoffman's stick is lifted by Dillon.
The NHL might also consider Vlasic's maybe-spear on Karlsson and consider everything a wash.
I still think Hoffman gets 2 games.
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