NHL Off-Season thread:Down goes Kane! (2 Viewers)

[Don Quixote]

Funny junior hockey videos acceptable in here?

 

[Bill Brasky]

Take out his first couple starts and Wards numbers this year are great. Only one really bad season (last year), proven he can win a cup, pretty consistently above average on a bad team, he may be no Kuemper but I think he'd do very well on Wild.

yes, but if it costs them a Zucker or high pick, not sure that's worth it. could hamstring their cap a bit and as I've said many times, if they can't fix what's in front of him it doesn't matter much (although confidence in who is back there can help that to an extent too).

We will throw in E. Staal too. They help you win the cup and we get them/their contracts the heck out of here. They will play good with other talented players, they just can't carry a team.

I think this Canes team is actually pretty decent. They just can't score. At all.And when I say getting Ward for next to nothing, the rumor is they may be willing to dump him just to get rid of the salary due to ownership concerns with one of their main shareholders passing away. Sending back Haula wouldn't be devastating, but I'm not sure I'd want to even see that much given up.

I am hearing they want a 2nd and to keep very little of his salary but who knows what is real. When you can't score and Staal, Staal and Semin are making 20 million plus per year, it is time for them to go. Semin is the worst thing that JR did by far.

Edit: What fans that are left want Eric and Cam gone. Eric just does not always have the effort and they word back is that he is always is playing hurt. They hate Cam's contract. There is a blow it up mentality here. The core of the team is rotten. But the biggest concern is there are not people going to the games or getting season tickets. They might end up leaving town.

http://www.forumice.com/showthread.php?62937-Canes-Rebuild-2015-Who-s-first-to-be-traded-and-who-s-left/page7

The link is to the message board of the hardcore fan base. They want Eric gone.

no question there are bad contracts. I was just saying when I watch that team, when relatively healthy (not like the beginning of the season), they look pretty good. they just really really struggle to finish. something I've seen way too long in my backyard.

 

[Raider Nation]

Stamkos with #25. Assist to Dougie Hamilton, after two of the laziest clearing attempts ever seen.

 

[Raider Nation]

Pastrnak...

 

[Raider Nation]

LOOCH!!!!

 

[RUSF18]

More of an Isles speed night unfortunately.

 

[Raider Nation]

Pastrnak...

x2

Stud.

 

[Capella]

Man they Lightning defense the last two nights has been unbelievably bad.

 

[Raider Nation]

Getting in Z's face probably isn't the greatest idea. One-punch KO.

 

[Billy Bats]

Getting in Z's face probably isn't the greatest idea. One-punch KO.

http://gfycat.com/DefiniteQueasyAlpaca

 

[glvsav37]

Whhhooooo ISLANDERS WIN!!!

 

[Billy Bats]

Mild will probably lose Suter after this cheapie:

http://ftw.usatoday.com/2015/01/ryan-suter-elbow-steve-downie-nhl-wild-penguins

 

[Northern Voice]

Based on this thread, I think it's time to start up the Eric Staal to Toronto rumours again. This is based on him being my 2nd favourite Peterborough Pete of the last 15 or so years, the Leafs being my favourite team, and desperately needing a #1 centre. Canes can have Reimer (for when they dump Ward's salary) and someone else not named Kessel/JVR/Kadri/Rielly/Gardiner/Franson/Nylander back, but not a 1st round draft pick.

 

[Bill Brasky]

WILD TIMES

 

[Billy Bats]

How do you feel about Disco Dan, Brasky?

 

[jamny]

Rangers got an ### whoopin

 

[Raider Nation]

Which team would you guys trust the most to close out the game with a 2-goal lead and ten minutes left?

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

Waiting for the Tragically Hip to start. Place is packed with Canadians.

 

[Northern Voice]

Waiting for the Tragically Hip to start. Place is packed with Canadians.

Fully Completely tour?

 

[Dickie Dunn]

Pastrnak...

x2

Stud.

Thursday vs. the Rags is Game 9 for him. If they don't keep him around, we won't need to worry about the Olympics ... there won't be a city left to host them.

 

[tom22406]

That Isles win was impressive but not quite impressive as that 3rd period showing by the Timid.

 

[tom22406]

That Isles win was impressive but not quite impressive as that 3rd period showing by the Timid.

Beg to differ but OKAY

Isles are legit,Timid not so much.

 

[=Smackdown=]

Isles 3

Rags 0

Hope the King enjoyed the view from the bench in the 3rd.

Next up: Penguins Friday

I'll be there with my grill in the parking lot at 5:00

 

[chet]

Pekka Rinne injured

 

[Bill Brasky]

25 2013-11-25 8:00 PM St. Louis Blues L
26 2013-11-27 8:00 PM Phoenix Coyotes L
27 2013-11-29 6:00 PM Colorado Avalanche L
28 2013-11-30 9:00 PM Colorado Avalanche L SO
29 2013-12-02 8:00 PM Philadelphia Flyers W
30 2013-12-05 8:00 PM Chicago Blackhawks W
31 2013-12-06 7:00 PM Columbus Blue Jackets L
32 2013-12-08 6:00 PM San Jose Sharks W
33 2013-12-11 10:30 PM Anaheim Ducks L
34 2013-12-12 10:30 PM San Jose Sharks L
35 2013-12-14 9:00 PM Colorado Avalanche W SO
36 2013-12-17 8:00 PM Vancouver Canucks W SO
37 2013-12-19 7:00 PM Pittsburgh Penguins L
38 2013-12-22 7:30 PM New York Rangers L
39 2013-12-23 7:30 PM Philadelphia Flyers L
40 2013-12-27 8:00 PM Winnipeg Jets L
41 2013-12-29 8:00 PM New York Islanders L
42 2013-12-31 6:00 PM St. Louis Blues L

5-12-1, 11 points

43 2014-01-02 8:00 PM Buffalo Sabres W

25 2014-12-05 8:00 PM Anaheim Ducks L
26 2014-12-09 8:00 PM New York Islanders W
27 2014-12-11 10:30 PM San Jose Sharks L
28 2014-12-13 8:00 PM Arizona Coyotes W SO
29 2014-12-16 8:30 PM Chicago Blackhawks L
30 2014-12-17 8:00 PM Boston Bruins L OT
31 2014-12-20 8:00 PM Nashville Predators L OT
32 2014-12-23 7:00 PM Philadelphia Flyers L
33 2014-12-27 7:00 PM Winnipeg Jets L OT
34 2014-12-29 8:00 PM Winnipeg Jets W
35 2014-12-31 7:00 PM Columbus Blue Jackets L
36 2015-01-02 8:00 PM Toronto Maple Leafs W
37 2015-01-03 8:00 PM Dallas Stars L
38 2015-01-06 8:00 PM San Jose Sharks L OT
39 2015-01-08 8:00 PM Chicago Blackhawks L
40 2015-01-10 2:00 PM Nashville Predators L
41 2015-01-11 8:00 PM Chicago Blackhawks L
42 2015-01-13 7:00 PM Pittsburgh Penguins L

4-10-4, 12 points

43 2015-01-15 7:00 PM Buffalo Sabres

BUFFALO BOUNCEBACK*

*or lose and tank the rest for a top two pick

 

[JaxBill]

Getting in Z's face probably isn't the greatest idea. One-punch KO.

http://gfycat.com/DefiniteQueasyAlpaca

Not defending the moron and I realize they both swung, but what is the punishment for a punch without dropping your gloves?

Or is that just Unwritten Rule area?

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

Getting in Z's face probably isn't the greatest idea. One-punch KO.

http://gfycat.com/DefiniteQueasyAlpaca

Not defending the moron and I realize they both swung, but what is the punishment for a punch without dropping your gloves?

Or is that just Unwritten Rule area?

usually a punch without dropping the gloves is a 2-minute penalty for roughing.

 

[Billy Bats]

Getting in Z's face probably isn't the greatest idea. One-punch KO.

http://gfycat.com/DefiniteQueasyAlpaca

Not defending the moron and I realize they both swung, but what is the punishment for a punch without dropping your gloves?

Or is that just Unwritten Rule area?

If it was anyone other than Z, it would probably get you a spear in a bad place.

 

[tom22406]

Rob Zepp in goal tonight for the Flyers.What's the word on him Flyer fans?I seem to remember him being one of those lifetime minor guys from way back(drafted in 99 or 2000 I think).

 

[Billy Bats]

Rob Zepp in goal tonight for the Flyers.What's the word on him Flyer fans?I seem to remember him being one of those lifetime minor guys from way back(drafted in 99 or 2000 I think).

He's 33 and wears number 72, what more is there to know?! No clue, seen him two games and he held his own. He was drafted twice, not signing with Atlanta the first go round and was plucked from a Finnish league this offseason. I think it says more about Emery that he's playing. Im assuming your guys have some fun with him tonight.

 

[tom22406]

Rob Zepp in goal tonight for the Flyers.What's the word on him Flyer fans?I seem to remember him being one of those lifetime minor guys from way back(drafted in 99 or 2000 I think).

He's 33 and wears number 72, what more is there to know?! No clue, seen him two games and he held his own. He was drafted twice, not signing with Atlanta the first go round and was plucked from a Finnish league this offseason. I think it says more about Emery that he's playing. Im assuming your guys have some fun with him tonight.

I don't ever recall seeing him play or hearing anything about him recently.These games are always fun so I have no doubts he will stand on his head and make 50 saves in a shutout.

 

[Billy Bats]

Rob Zepp in goal tonight for the Flyers.What's the word on him Flyer fans?I seem to remember him being one of those lifetime minor guys from way back(drafted in 99 or 2000 I think).

He's 33 and wears number 72, what more is there to know?! No clue, seen him two games and he held his own. He was drafted twice, not signing with Atlanta the first go round and was plucked from a Finnish league this offseason. I think it says more about Emery that he's playing. Im assuming your guys have some fun with him tonight.

I don't ever recall seeing him play or hearing anything about him recently.These games are always fun so I have no doubts he will stand on his head and make 50 saves in a shutout.

Its usually the Flyers making the rookie/backup look like Dryden. Tonight will be his third career NHL start, so no one has seen him! Mason is hurt again and Emery sucks. So Berube is having some fun while he's still coaching in the NHL. I'm betting your Capitals.

 

[Billy Bats]

Devan Dubnyk Brasky!!

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

Devan Dubnyk Brasky!!

####

that means the Yotes are tanking.

does anybody want to see McDavid or Eichel wind up in the desert? Maybe that will finally help them move that franchise I guess.

 

[BeTheMatch]

Devan Dubnyk Brasky!!

championship!!!

 

[Billy Bats]

Devan Dubnyk Brasky!!

####that means the Yotes are tanking.

does anybody want to see McDavid or Eichel wind up in the desert? Maybe that will finally help them move that franchise I guess.

Rather take a shot out with the cacti instead of wasting away in Edmonton.

Good thing goaltending wasn't a big issue this season for the Wilds.

 

[Billy Bats]

"Ovie back on defense." Can Trotz walk on water too?

 

[chet]

Skate through the entire opposition and then set up your teammate.

 

[Raider Nation]

Which team would you guys trust the most to close out the game with a 2-goal lead and ten minutes left?

* NOT lumbus.

 

[Raider Nation]

Rob Zepp in goal tonight for the Flyers.What's the word on him Flyer fans?I seem to remember him being one of those lifetime minor guys from way back(drafted in 99 or 2000 I think).

He's 33 and wears number 72, what more is there to know?! No clue, seen him two games and he held his own. He was drafted twice, not signing with Atlanta the first go round and was plucked from a Finnish league this offseason. I think it says more about Emery that he's playing. Im assuming your guys have some fun with him tonight.

I don't ever recall seeing him play or hearing anything about him recently.These games are always fun so I have no doubts he will stand on his head and make 50 saves in a shutout.

Its usually the Flyers making the rookie/backup look like Dryden. Tonight will be his third career NHL start, so no one has seen him! Mason is hurt again and Emery sucks. So Berube is having some fun while he's still coaching in the NHL. I'm betting your Capitals.

The dude looks very comfortable. Stopped 23 of 24 shots so far.

 

[JaxBill]

As if the Flyers season could get much worse - Scott Laughton still not back on bench after the NIskanen hit

http://www.broadstreethockey.com/2015/1/14/7549711/niskanen-destroys-scott-laughton-with-clean-hit

 

[Billy Bats]

Rob Zepp in goal tonight for the Flyers.What's the word on him Flyer fans?I seem to remember him being one of those lifetime minor guys from way back(drafted in 99 or 2000 I think).

He's 33 and wears number 72, what more is there to know?! No clue, seen him two games and he held his own. He was drafted twice, not signing with Atlanta the first go round and was plucked from a Finnish league this offseason. I think it says more about Emery that he's playing. Im assuming your guys have some fun with him tonight.

I don't ever recall seeing him play or hearing anything about him recently.These games are always fun so I have no doubts he will stand on his head and make 50 saves in a shutout.

Its usually the Flyers making the rookie/backup look like Dryden. Tonight will be his third career NHL start, so no one has seen him! Mason is hurt again and Emery sucks. So Berube is having some fun while he's still coaching in the NHL. I'm betting your Capitals.

The dude looks very comfortable. Stopped 23 of 24 shots so far.

He does, made one or two ten bell saves. Glad my site didn't post the team totals, thought the Caps would pot a few.

 

[Billy Bats]

As if the Flyers season could get much worse - Scott Laughton still not back on bench after the NIskanen hit

http://www.broadstreethockey.com/2015/1/14/7549711/niskanen-destroys-scott-laughton-with-clean-hit

Leveled. Didn't know Niskanen had that in him.Full speed: https://vine.co/v/OD0lQ5UnMaw

 

[tom22406]

Holtby has to be sneaking into the Vezina race with how well he has been playing the last 2-3 months.20 consecutive starts,points in 19 of them and a stellar SP and GAA.14-2-4 ,1.98 GAA,.934 SP and 3 SO's.

Trotz really has them buying into his system from Ovie right on down but make no mistake in that if Holtby hadn't been playing this well no chance they would be where they are now(3 points out of the Metro lead).

 

[chet]

As if the Flyers season could get much worse - Scott Laughton still not back on bench after the NIskanen hit

http://www.broadstreethockey.com/2015/1/14/7549711/niskanen-destroys-scott-laughton-with-clean-hit

Leveled. Didn't know Niskanen had that in him.Full speed: https://vine.co/v/OD0lQ5UnMaw

Similar to Scott Stevens on Lindros.

 

[tom22406]

As if the Flyers season could get much worse - Scott Laughton still not back on bench after the NIskanen hit

http://www.broadstreethockey.com/2015/1/14/7549711/niskanen-destroys-scott-laughton-with-clean-hit

Leveled. Didn't know Niskanen had that in him.Full speed: https://vine.co/v/OD0lQ5UnMaw

Similar to Scott Stevens on Lindros.

Thought the same thing when I saw it live.Love me some Stevens

Niskanen has been playing with some edge to him I haven't seen before.

 

[Bill Brasky]

glad Fletcher didn't do anything drastic/move key players. easy short term move that can be reevaluated at year end. not sure he's worth anything without Burke behind him, but I've always liked his potential. at worst hopefully he pushes Kuemper because he clearly can't handle the gig at this point when he's out on an island. hopefully after tonight (if Dubnyk isn't in yet) we've seen Backstrom's last start.

 

[Bill Brasky]

Which team would you guys trust the most to close out the game with a 2-goal lead and ten minutes left?

* NOT lumbus.

pretty tough night though to lose the PP advantage 7 to 1, including 3 straight late in the 3rd to lose the game.

 

[tom22406]

Numerous sources reporting Pekka Rinna out next 3 games as well as the All-Star game.Also being reported Halak and MAF will replace both Rinne and Howard in the ASG.

Interesting to see how the Preds will do with Hutton.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

Players who should be headed for a second-half turnaround: http://www.thehockeynews.com/blog/stats-say-mackinnon-hossa-sharp-could-be-second-half-studs/