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*** Official NHL 2023-24 Thread *** (1 Viewer)
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QuizGuy66
Footballguy
So 5 players placed on leave "for personal reasons" who were members of that 2018 Canada WJC team were Cal Foote and Michael McLeod from the Devils, Carter Hart from the Flyers, Dillon Dune from the Flames and Alex Formenton (playing in Swiss league but Ottawa has his rights).
There won't be a press conference about the charges by the authorities until Feb 5th.
Apparently Hockey Canada had a fun specifically to pay settles if these kinds of allegations and have done so numerous times over the last couple of decades. Just disgraceful.
-QG
There won't be a press conference about the charges by the authorities until Feb 5th.
Apparently Hockey Canada had a fun specifically to pay settles if these kinds of allegations and have done so numerous times over the last couple of decades. Just disgraceful.
-QG
QuizGuy66
Footballguy
Formenton was thought to be a prime candidate given him ending up in Switzerland (though apparently Ottawa did qualify him this past off-season). Hart and McLeod have had this hanging over them as well. Foote's agent had put an actual denial out there so in that sense a little more surprising for him to be one of the 5. The Flames statement a couple of days ago characterized Dube's leave as for "mental health reasons" which looks pretty bad at the moment.
Like a half hour after the announcement about 5 players being asked to turned themselves in a story popped about Utah asking formally for a review of them for an expansion team which was widely derided as the NHL trying a lame attempt to distract.
-QG
Like a half hour after the announcement about 5 players being asked to turned themselves in a story popped about Utah asking formally for a review of them for an expansion team which was widely derided as the NHL trying a lame attempt to distract.
-QG
Chemical X
Footballguy
One day after returning to practice with the Rangers since suffering a suspected concussion in November, Filip Chytil was down for several minutes and had to be helped off the ice at an optional skate this morning at MSG before Friday’s game against the Golden Knights.
My how things change quickly around here. Now they can't buy a win.
hockey got pretty dumb again imo
Rangers coming in hot after the ASB. What's remarkable is that their PP hasn't scored in their last 6 or 7 games and that's what they've relied upon to get the offense going. Chytil done for the year (maybe career) is a severe bummer as he's so young and arguably the best u25 player on the team.
In futures betting I had grabbed McKinnon for MVP last week at -130. Guy is on another level this year. He can really be just an unstoppable force.
Hughes is a strong favorite for Norris, but I like Makar at +150. Yes, Hughes had a great first half, but he's a smaller defenseman and if he gets banged up and Makar stays healthy, or Hughes just hits a second half wall here, Makar is a better player, imho.
And Hellebuck is the favorite for the Vezina, but Thatcher should be right there as well. And from what I've seen of Markstrom the past few weeks, 20/1 isn't that outrageous a punt. Best two goalies I've seen this year have been Hill and Quick, but neither is going to get enough games. Quick's been an absolute godsend for the Rangers, but Shesty put up his first SO this year last night so hopefully that gets him rolling
In futures betting I had grabbed McKinnon for MVP last week at -130. Guy is on another level this year. He can really be just an unstoppable force.
Hughes is a strong favorite for Norris, but I like Makar at +150. Yes, Hughes had a great first half, but he's a smaller defenseman and if he gets banged up and Makar stays healthy, or Hughes just hits a second half wall here, Makar is a better player, imho.
And Hellebuck is the favorite for the Vezina, but Thatcher should be right there as well. And from what I've seen of Markstrom the past few weeks, 20/1 isn't that outrageous a punt. Best two goalies I've seen this year have been Hill and Quick, but neither is going to get enough games. Quick's been an absolute godsend for the Rangers, but Shesty put up his first SO this year last night so hopefully that gets him rolling
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
Buffalo beat LA 7-0? 
belljr
Footballguy
Cautiously optimistic.. minus the whole Hart thing
Anaheim did not show up last night. Getting spanked by Montreal is not a good sign for them. Not sure I've seen an easier shutout.
Montreal's #1 from 2 years ago is starting to look like he may actually be a great pick. Certainly looks like he i sin position to be the best from that year if he keeps trending in this direction.
Montreal's #1 from 2 years ago is starting to look like he may actually be a great pick. Certainly looks like he i sin position to be the best from that year if he keeps trending in this direction.
$tanley Cup
Footballguy
How boot some old time hockey boys? Love seeing the Red Wings playing meaningful games on the West Coast in February! Saddle up boys!
$tanley Cup
Footballguy
peg and couver really ratcheting up the ole butter turn, eh? Jack Burton is on :tilt: boys!
belljr
Footballguy
Yeah when your #1 is going to jail for a long time tough to fill the gaps
Wait, he is still in the league?
modogg
Footballguy
after this weekend's performance I am going to guess no. Can't imagine the Flyers try him again out there
$tanley Cup
Footballguy
Sam Reinhart leads the NHL in both power play and short handed goals. 
only 14 even strength goals.Sam Reinhart leads the NHL in both power play and short handed goals.
Might as well sit him at 5v5 and save him for pp and pk 
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
Mittelstadt to the Avalanche? The rich get richer.
Chemical X
Footballguy
avalanche gave up byram, basically blocked by makar. i wonder if buffalo lets byram rip on PP1?
irish eyes
Footballguy
Penguins have done nothing with deadline here. Pretty sad, and they will either lose Guentzel for nothing or even more idiotic sign him until he needs a walker. But par for the course since most of the lineup is over 50 years old. They have the worst roster in the league aside from Cosby. Was hoping a team would be dumb enough to want Jarry but he is Sullivan's pet so he probably wouldn't let it happen anyway. And they let Sullivan keep coaching like it's 2017. What a sad fall from grace, but at least I saw a few cups before the demise.
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Chemical X
Footballguy
guentzel to teh canes
irish eyes
Footballguy
And Pens getting slaughtered by the horrible Caps 5-0 & only the 2nd period. What does it actually take to get Sullivan axed. The team has clearly given up & has zero interest. Softest team in the league and has been for the last 5 years. What an awful time to be a Pittsburgh sports fan.
irish eyes
Footballguy
I assume you are hoping or did you see something?
Chemical X
Footballguy
saw it, seems official…..waiting for their games to announce full details. bunting coming back, not sure what else.
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
Guentzel trade details
The full trade consists of Guentzel and defenseman Ty Smith heading to Carolina, while Bunting, forward prospects Ville Koivunen, Cruz Lucius and Vasili Ponomarev, as well as a conditional 2024 first round pick and a conditional 2024 fifth round pick will be headed to Pittsburgh.
The full trade consists of Guentzel and defenseman Ty Smith heading to Carolina, while Bunting, forward prospects Ville Koivunen, Cruz Lucius and Vasili Ponomarev, as well as a conditional 2024 first round pick and a conditional 2024 fifth round pick will be headed to Pittsburgh.
kupcho1
Footballguy
I ain't gonna lie, that's better than I expected.
dgreen
Footballguy
I was definitely worried early in the season that he might not make it. Still a possibility he doesn't, but I feel confident now. 14 games left this season, so he'll probably add 5-10 more. If this current streak continues into next season, he could break it by the end of next season but that's obviously a long shot to expect >0.60 gpg at this age over that long of a timeframe.
He's missed about 75 games due to a lockout and COVID affecting the whole league. That's probably about 45 goals right there, so he could have been knocking on the door in the next couple weeks. Gretzky had a season with a lockout, costing him about 10 goals.
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
TJ Oshie reaching 1000 games played.
I've been to just about every Minnesota State Hockey tournament for the last 25 years. Lots of pro players, obviously. Oshie is the best I ever saw play.
I've been to just about every Minnesota State Hockey tournament for the last 25 years. Lots of pro players, obviously. Oshie is the best I ever saw play.
bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
happy march 26.... if you know....you know
Chemical X
Footballguy
yotes imo
That would be my guess as well
zamboni
Footballguy
Agreed - playing the Avs is another measuring stick for the Rangers and I'm sure Igor will be between the pipes. Possibly doing it at a small college hockey arena in Phoenix is probably a bit disingenuous to Quick, but it is what it is.
kupcho1
Footballguy
Quick got it done but it was ugly. Rags had a few 2 goal leads that they lost and turned it into a slugfest with an 8-5 win.
Pretty similar to his entire career. He made big saves when he needed to but gave up some goals when he had space to allow them. Wins are all that matter to Quick and he typically shows just enough to win.
zamboni
Footballguy
He won plenty against the Rangers in the Cup finals a decade ago, and that’s what sticks with us most.
I was at every home playoff game that year including the double OT clincher. The winning goal was scored right below our seats and I could see it happening the whole way down the ice. It was incredible and so surreal. The most emotionally draining sporting event I have ever been to.
Sand
Footballguy
Man I love my Rangers. What a start to a game. 8 game misconducts 2 seconds in. 
And they came back to take the win. Not as awesome as Matteau in '94, but still feels good to kick the Devils in the nuts a few times.
If you don't know what I'm talking about: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...wqsBegQIDRAF&usg=AOvVaw0Q_5kw3MTWy877a-fGzcji
And they came back to take the win. Not as awesome as Matteau in '94, but still feels good to kick the Devils in the nuts a few times.
If you don't know what I'm talking about: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...wqsBegQIDRAF&usg=AOvVaw0Q_5kw3MTWy877a-fGzcji
Yeah, last night's game was lit, but I was a little annoyed with losing Trouba and Miller for the entire damn game - Laviolette should have seen this coming and either a) told them not to get involved or else b)start 4 and 56. Hell, I would have dressed Scanlin and Ruwhedel for the opening drop. I cannot stand Vesey, and he was the only guy not ejected 
Going to be some AWESOME first round playoff matchups, especially in the west where you're likely looking at:
Avs/Jets
Oilers/VGK
and very well could end up with Stars/Preds who are pretty much the two hottest teams in the NHL right now meeting in the first round.
In the East, Leafs/Panthers is a likely first round matchup. The other ones are a bit up in the air, but it looks like Bruins/Lightning.
Caps coming on strong right now but have the Wings/Isles and Pens right on their tail - honestly, Flyers may very well lose out on a playoff spot as they are fading pretty fast losing 5 in a row, with their next three games as must wins really or else they're done.
Very looking forward to the playoffs.
Going to be some AWESOME first round playoff matchups, especially in the west where you're likely looking at:
Avs/Jets
Oilers/VGK
and very well could end up with Stars/Preds who are pretty much the two hottest teams in the NHL right now meeting in the first round.
In the East, Leafs/Panthers is a likely first round matchup. The other ones are a bit up in the air, but it looks like Bruins/Lightning.
Caps coming on strong right now but have the Wings/Isles and Pens right on their tail - honestly, Flyers may very well lose out on a playoff spot as they are fading pretty fast losing 5 in a row, with their next three games as must wins really or else they're done.
Very looking forward to the playoffs.
Skipdog77
Footballguy
Congrats to Brad Marchand on his 400th career goal tonight, the 5th Bruin to score at least 400 goals for the team. Pasta looking to possibly join that club late next season (currently at 348).
3 more goals and Marchy will move into 4th all-time for the Bruins for goals, behind only Bucyk, Espo, and Bergy.
Amazing career for a kid who started as a 4th-line, energy guy.
3 more goals and Marchy will move into 4th all-time for the Bruins for goals, behind only Bucyk, Espo, and Bergy.
Amazing career for a kid who started as a 4th-line, energy guy.
Dickie Dunn
Footballguy
Long time, no post. Still kicking ... unlike my namesake. 
Do we talk the hockeys here any more?
I'm drinking already and trying to deny the inevitable BC-BU championship showdown and how unbearable my world will be because of it.
Do we talk the hockeys here any more?I'm drinking already and trying to deny the inevitable BC-BU championship showdown and how unbearable my world will be because of it.
irish eyes
Footballguy
Penguins trading for Erik Karlsson might be the worst in franchise history. He single handedly probably kept them out of the playoffs with his pathetic performance tonight. He's been awful all year but saved his worst for the biggest game of the year.
