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

League already "invited" Rinaldo for an in-person meeting. He keeps talking and the meter will keep running

 
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Raider Nation said:
I'm watching Colorado play the Blues right now, but I don't often watch the Avs. Can I get the cliffs version of why they are struggling so badly this season?
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RN

Here is my take -

1. Brad Stuart - woof is being kind. Just terrible. Really terrible. So effin awful. I can't watch when he is out there. Turnover machine

2. Which leads to - can't get puck out of zone very cleanly - tons of turnovers

3. Duchene can't hit the broad side of a barn

4. Ryan O'Reilly got paid and is now getting fat and lazy - he's getting pulverized against the boards. Last 2 years he's been Superman down low - now he plays like Clark Kent

5. Landeskog definite regression - can't find the linemates to click with yet and let him play down low. He's been getting beat up a bit more given his size.

6. MacKinnon getting bounced around - wing/center - after Statsny left they tried him at center. He's finally settled down a bit with Mitchell. But still not a great year so far

7 - All the inconsistent play with 3-6 has Roy tinkering with the combos. Some times it works for a while - then it goes cold.

8. Harrd to fault - but Varlomov has been banged up and has not been playing over his head like last year.

That said - they are playing better of late. Blues game excepted. You put in the lock on these young guys and they struggle finding the openings - see games against Hitchcock and Trotz in last couple of weeks. The lock has negated the speed through the neutral zone and the young guys - MacKinnon especially are struggling to keep moving. They seem to have gone to EJ and Barrie carrying it in - sometimes it works sometimes it doesn't. EJ has been fantastic though. If Barrie could put on some weight and get a bit stronger - or we find a brute on D that can work with him.

 
Corsi % in 5v5 close situations:

#30 Sabres 36.8%

#29 Avalanche 43.4%

#28 Flames 44.7%

#27 Blue Jackets 45.0%

#26 Maple Leafs 45.3%

Sabres obviously are terrible with just about everything this year. Avs are still terrible at possessing the puck, but they are no longer getting the unsustainable shooting and save % numbers they were getting a year ago that helped masked their problems.

Last year, Colorado ranked #2 in shooting % and #2 in save % in 5v5 close situations. This year they are closer to average in both, which is why everybody expected regression from them this year.

Also, their PP ranks 27th in the league at just 14.2% this year. They ranked 5th last year at 19.8%. Pretty sure that dropoff is hurting them as well.

Their penalty killing numbers have improved this year vs last.

BTW, I have no idea how Calgary has the record they do when looking at their numbers.

 
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Where can I find face off statistics. Im fairly sure the rangers have to be at the bottom of the pack

This leads to my next question: Is there a dominant face off guy that is on the block?

The Rangers do not have enough money to sign all their FA forwards. Thinking maybe they can put something together for a face off specialist.

 
AcerFC said:
Where can I find face off statistics. Im fairly sure the rangers have to be at the bottom of the pack

This leads to my next question: Is there a dominant face off guy that is on the block?

The Rangers do not have enough money to sign all their FA forwards. Thinking maybe they can put something together for a face off specialist.
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http://www.nhl.com/ice/teamstats.htm?fetchKey=20152ALLSAAAll&sort=faceOffWinPercentage&viewName=summary

Rangers are 29th (46.6%), just ahead of the Sabres (45.3%)

Antoine Vermette could be on the block, but won't come cheap. He's winning 55% of his draws this year.

Jay McClement is a pending UFA on Carolina so I assume he'll be shopped. He's winning 55% of his draws this year and is a good penalty killer.

Stepan is the main guy killing the Rangers. He's at 43% while Brassard is at 49.3 and D.Moore is at 55%. Well, Kevin Hayes is horrible too (34% on 348 draws)

 
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Aaron Rudnicki said:
AcerFC said:
Where can I find face off statistics. Im fairly sure the rangers have to be at the bottom of the pack

This leads to my next question: Is there a dominant face off guy that is on the block?

The Rangers do not have enough money to sign all their FA forwards. Thinking maybe they can put something together for a face off specialist.
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http://www.nhl.com/ice/teamstats.htm?fetchKey=20152ALLSAAAll&sort=faceOffWinPercentage&viewName=summary

Rangers are 29th (46.6%), just ahead of the Sabres (45.3%)

Antoine Vermette could be on the block, but won't come cheap. He's winning 55% of his draws this year.

May McClement is a pending UFA on Carolina so I assume he'll be shopped. He's winning 55% of his draws this year and is a good penalty killer.

Stepan is the main guy killing the Rangers. He's at 43% while Brassard is at 49.3 and D.Moore is at 55%. Well, Kevin Hayes is horrible too (34% on 348 draws)
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oof, I knew it was bad.

 
AcerFC said:
Aaron Rudnicki said:
AcerFC said:
Where can I find face off statistics. Im fairly sure the rangers have to be at the bottom of the pack

This leads to my next question: Is there a dominant face off guy that is on the block?

The Rangers do not have enough money to sign all their FA forwards. Thinking maybe they can put something together for a face off specialist.
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http://www.nhl.com/ice/teamstats.htm?fetchKey=20152ALLSAAAll&sort=faceOffWinPercentage&viewName=summary

Rangers are 29th (46.6%), just ahead of the Sabres (45.3%)

Antoine Vermette could be on the block, but won't come cheap. He's winning 55% of his draws this year.

May McClement is a pending UFA on Carolina so I assume he'll be shopped. He's winning 55% of his draws this year and is a good penalty killer.

Stepan is the main guy killing the Rangers. He's at 43% while Brassard is at 49.3 and D.Moore is at 55%. Well, Kevin Hayes is horrible too (34% on 348 draws)
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oof, I knew it was bad.
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The FO specialists end up costing a ton. I remember a big push for the Rangers to go get Paul Gaustad back in 2012 and he ended up going for a 1st round pick. And then Nashville was basically forced to re-sign him to justify giving up the pick, and paid him 4x3.75. Just too much to pay.

You're not going to limit Stepan's ice time because he's struggling with faceoffs this year, so it's not like going out to get a specialist will help in that case anyway.

BTW, H-R.com shows Stepan at about 46% this year (242 wins, 289 losses). With 31 GP, he's losing exactly 1.5 more draws a game than he wins (7.8 wins/pg, 9.3 loss/pg). Obviously those numbers mean something when they're aggregated, but on a per game basis you have to think of what you're really trying to improve.

Instead of giving up real assets, it comes down to coaching and getting the right guys out there at important times (playoffs, obviously). If you have last change, AV getting Moore out there for an important draw, winning it, and then making a change as the puck moves up ice. What was great about last year's team was having another guy on the 4th line in Boyle who could take an important draw or jump in if Moore got tossed.

 
From 30 thoughts:

28. There is a Board of Governors’ meeting in Columbus, but an updated salary cap projection is not expected. At the December get-together the number for 2015-16 was $73M, as long as the Canadian dollar stayed in the 88-cent range.
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What does a weaker Canadian dollar do to the sal cap? C$ is around $0.83.

 
RUSF18 said:
BTW, H-R.com shows Stepan at about 46% this year (242 wins, 289 losses). With 31 GP, he's losing exactly 1.5 more draws a game than he wins (7.8 wins/pg, 9.3 loss/pg). Obviously those numbers mean something when they're aggregated, but on a per game basis you have to think of what you're really trying to improve.
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NHL.com has him winning 242 of 560 (318 losses) in 31GP. Not sure why HockeyReference would match on wins but be so far off on losses.

where are you seeing it?

 
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RUSF18 said:
BTW, H-R.com shows Stepan at about 46% this year (242 wins, 289 losses). With 31 GP, he's losing exactly 1.5 more draws a game than he wins (7.8 wins/pg, 9.3 loss/pg). Obviously those numbers mean something when they're aggregated, but on a per game basis you have to think of what you're really trying to improve.
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NHL.com has him winning 242 of 560 (318 losses) in 31GP. Not sure why HockeyReference would match on wins but be so far off on losses.

where are you seeing it?
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http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/s/stepade01-additional.html

 
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Aaron Rudnicki said:
RUSF18 said:
BTW, H-R.com shows Stepan at about 46% this year (242 wins, 289 losses). With 31 GP, he's losing exactly 1.5 more draws a game than he wins (7.8 wins/pg, 9.3 loss/pg). Obviously those numbers mean something when they're aggregated, but on a per game basis you have to think of what you're really trying to improve.
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NHL.com has him winning 242 of 560 (318 losses) in 31GP. Not sure why HockeyReference would match on wins but be so far off on losses.

where are you seeing it?
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http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/s/stepade01-additional.html
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guess their beta isn't working too well then.

seeing the same pattern for 2013:

NHL.com: 683 wins/829 losses (45.2%)

HR.com: 683 wins/771 losses (47.0%)

weird.

 
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Aaron Rudnicki said:
RUSF18 said:
BTW, H-R.com shows Stepan at about 46% this year (242 wins, 289 losses). With 31 GP, he's losing exactly 1.5 more draws a game than he wins (7.8 wins/pg, 9.3 loss/pg). Obviously those numbers mean something when they're aggregated, but on a per game basis you have to think of what you're really trying to improve.
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NHL.com has him winning 242 of 560 (318 losses) in 31GP. Not sure why HockeyReference would match on wins but be so far off on losses.

where are you seeing it?
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http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/s/stepade01-additional.html
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do you think they trade any forwards. No way they can sign them all right? Step is number 1 priority and then what

MSL if he takes 3 million a year? Zuuc and Hags need to get paid and I dont think they have enough money for everyone. Girardi contract starting to hurt but there is really not much out there they could have replaced him with. My BIL says that Skeij (spelling??) is the real deal and next up in two years

 
AcerFC said:
RUSF18 said:
Aaron Rudnicki said:
RUSF18 said:
BTW, H-R.com shows Stepan at about 46% this year (242 wins, 289 losses). With 31 GP, he's losing exactly 1.5 more draws a game than he wins (7.8 wins/pg, 9.3 loss/pg). Obviously those numbers mean something when they're aggregated, but on a per game basis you have to think of what you're really trying to improve.
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NHL.com has him winning 242 of 560 (318 losses) in 31GP. Not sure why HockeyReference would match on wins but be so far off on losses.where are you seeing it?
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http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/s/stepade01-additional.html
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do you think they trade any forwards. No way they can sign them all right? Step is number 1 priority and then whatMSL if he takes 3 million a year? Zuuc and Hags need to get paid and I dont think they have enough money for everyone. Girardi contract starting to hurt but there is really not much out there they could have replaced him with. My BIL says that Skeij (spelling??) is the real deal and next up in two years
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I think they'll see what kind of contract Marty wants and go from there. At that price, you make it work of course. Zucc has taken a discount a couple times already and I'm sure he's ready to finally be paid. Hags will probably be the odd man out. He doesn't do enough on his own to score goals...typically they come from plays like last night. Right place at the right time, tip ins, etc. If deciding between two guys, you pay/keep the one who can create and make plays on his own.

Don't think they trade him though unless the return is for a "help you now and help you later" type, which is probably unlikely. Think they'd rather ride it out with him in the playoffs.

 
http://www.thehockeynews.com/blog/report-minnesota-colorado-to-host-nhl-outdoor-games-next-season/

The Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild will each host outdoor games next season, according to a report Wednesday from TSN’s Bob McKenzie. The games will complement the Jan. 1 Winter Classic, which will take place in Boston’s Gillette Stadium and feature the Bruins and Montreal Canadiens.

Dates and locations have yet to be finalized, but McKenzie’s report indicates the Wild will square off against their division rival Chicago Blackhawks, while the Avs will take on the Detroit Red Wings in their outdoor game. It will be the first time Colorado and Minnesota will stage an outdoor NHL game, but the Wings and Blackhawks are familiar to the outdoors: both Chicago and Detroit have played in two Winter Classics, and the Hawks played another outdoor game last season at the NFL’s Soldier Field as part of the league’s Stadium Series.

The outdoor games have been a staggering success everywhere they’ve been held, and there’s nothing to suggest they won’t go over like gangbusters in Minnesota and Colorado. At this point, the question isn’t where the league isn’t going to stage an outdoor game – but rather, which market will be last to participate.
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Aaron Rudnicki said:
http://www.thehockeynews.com/blog/report-minnesota-colorado-to-host-nhl-outdoor-games-next-season/

The Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild will each host outdoor games next season, according to a report Wednesday from TSN’s Bob McKenzie. The games will complement the Jan. 1 Winter Classic, which will take place in Boston’s Gillette Stadium and feature the Bruins and Montreal Canadiens.

Dates and locations have yet to be finalized, but McKenzie’s report indicates the Wild will square off against their division rival Chicago Blackhawks, while the Avs will take on the Detroit Red Wings in their outdoor game. It will be the first time Colorado and Minnesota will stage an outdoor NHL game, but the Wings and Blackhawks are familiar to the outdoors: both Chicago and Detroit have played in two Winter Classics, and the Hawks played another outdoor game last season at the NFL’s Soldier Field as part of the league’s Stadium Series.

The outdoor games have been a staggering success everywhere they’ve been held, and there’s nothing to suggest they won’t go over like gangbusters in Minnesota and Colorado. At this point, the question isn’t where the league isn’t going to stage an outdoor game – but rather, which market will be last to participate.
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With this lunacy every team should have to play one every year.

 
GTBilly said:
Aaron Rudnicki said:
http://www.thehockeynews.com/blog/report-minnesota-colorado-to-host-nhl-outdoor-games-next-season/

The Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild will each host outdoor games next season, according to a report Wednesday from TSNs Bob McKenzie. The games will complement the Jan. 1 Winter Classic, which will take place in Bostons Gillette Stadium and feature the Bruins and Montreal Canadiens.

Dates and locations have yet to be finalized, but McKenzies report indicates the Wild will square off against their division rival Chicago Blackhawks, while the Avs will take on the Detroit Red Wings in their outdoor game. It will be the first time Colorado and Minnesota will stage an outdoor NHL game, but the Wings and Blackhawks are familiar to the outdoors: both Chicago and Detroit have played in two Winter Classics, and the Hawks played another outdoor game last season at the NFLs Soldier Field as part of the leagues Stadium Series.

The outdoor games have been a staggering success everywhere theyve been held, and theres nothing to suggest they wont go over like gangbusters in Minnesota and Colorado. At this point, the question isnt where the league isnt going to stage an outdoor game but rather, which market will be last to participate.
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With this lunacy every team should have to play one every year.
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How good are these ice machines?

Tampa v Miami

 
http://www.startribune.com/sports/blogs/289382851.html

As of earlier today, the NHL was still negotiating with Target Field and TCF Bank Stadium to determine which venue would host the stadium-series game and alumni game.

As has been reported many times, Craig Leipold’s ultimate goal is to host the actual Winter Classic. As has been reported many times, the NHL has thus far told the Wild owner that he needs to be patient. Leipold has been so adamant about his desire to host, he declined the chance for the Wild to be the visitor against Washington.

A few years ago, Leipold also declined the stadium series games because he wanted the main event. However, Leipold has since changed his mind and informed Commissioner Gary Bettman awhile ago that he would be willing to host a stadium series game as long as it helps his eventual objective – to host a Winter Classic.

As for the stadium-series game, the NHL originally wanted the Wild to play the Dallas Stars. The Wild requested the Blackhawks. According to MacKenzie’s report, the Wild got the Blackhawks. It will be Chicago's fourth outdoor game, Minnesota's first.

There are many factors why there is only one game this season, but one reason is because of a lawsuit against the Philadelphia Flyers last year.

“I mean, it’s crazy when you think about it, but basically they got sued because they removed a regular-season game from the season-ticket package and didn’t make it available to the fans on the basis that they’d be able to buy it at [Wells Fargo Center],” Daly said. “There was no judgment, but there was a settlement.”

So to protect itself, the league sent new language for teams to include in their season-ticket packages in the event they got an outdoor game. However, a number of teams had already sent their renewal notices out, including the Wild. Apparently, the Sharks had not.

Having only one stadium-series game coupled with the declining Canadian dollar are factors in a salary cap that’s expected to only reach $71 million next season.
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some good info in this piece regarding NHL outdoor games. surprised the Wild wanted Chicago over Dallas.

 
RUSF18 said:
AcerFC said:
RUSF18 said:
Aaron Rudnicki said:
RUSF18 said:
BTW, H-R.com shows Stepan at about 46% this year (242 wins, 289 losses). With 31 GP, he's losing exactly 1.5 more draws a game than he wins (7.8 wins/pg, 9.3 loss/pg). Obviously those numbers mean something when they're aggregated, but on a per game basis you have to think of what you're really trying to improve.
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NHL.com has him winning 242 of 560 (318 losses) in 31GP. Not sure why HockeyReference would match on wins but be so far off on losses.where are you seeing it?
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http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/s/stepade01-additional.html
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do you think they trade any forwards. No way they can sign them all right? Step is number 1 priority and then whatMSL if he takes 3 million a year? Zuuc and Hags need to get paid and I dont think they have enough money for everyone. Girardi contract starting to hurt but there is really not much out there they could have replaced him with. My BIL says that Skeij (spelling??) is the real deal and next up in two years
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I think they'll see what kind of contract Marty wants and go from there. At that price, you make it work of course. Zucc has taken a discount a couple times already and I'm sure he's ready to finally be paid. Hags will probably be the odd man out. He doesn't do enough on his own to score goals...typically they come from plays like last night. Right place at the right time, tip ins, etc. If deciding between two guys, you pay/keep the one who can create and make plays on his own.

Don't think they trade him though unless the return is for a "help you now and help you later" type, which is probably unlikely. Think they'd rather ride it out with him in the playoffs.
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They don't really need to make a trade, but I think Hagelin is the clear bargaining chip. I don't think they'll have enough for him next season. The can get a C and move Hayes to the wing. Or bring up Duclair. They could use a little more help on D too.

So, is Kreider finally starting to live up to his potential? He's really got a lot of fire lately.

 
Crosby out of the All-Star Game again?

I was shocked to see he's actually played in only one in his career ... and that was in 2007.

 
Answer something for me. When a forward is on the penalty kill and he loses his stick, he lingers near the point like a blocking dummy, waiting to get obliterated by a slap shot. Wouldn't it make more sense to make a mad dash to the bench in four seconds to grab a new stick?

 
Raider Nation said:
Answer something for me. When a forward is on the penalty kill and he loses his stick, he lingers near the point like a blocking dummy, waiting to get obliterated by a slap shot. Wouldn't it make more sense to make a mad dash to the bench in four seconds to grab a new stick?
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I might have asked the same thing on here back during the 2012 playoffs when it seemed like this kept happening to the Rangers. I agree with you, although I could see teams being more hesitant to try it during the period with the long change. Just seems like even 10 seconds away would make it worth not tiring out your defense for a minute+ and still risking giving one up playing a half man down.

 
Raider Nation said:
Answer something for me. When a forward is on the penalty kill and he loses his stick, he lingers near the point like a blocking dummy, waiting to get obliterated by a slap shot. Wouldn't it make more sense to make a mad dash to the bench in four seconds to grab a new stick?
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Frau Blücher!

 
Let's get into the All Star mindset by looking at some props.

Who will be the first person picked? I assume they will flip a coin to decide the order but I think if Toews wins, he will pick a Hawk with Keith or CC being equally likely.

If Folingo/Kane win, I don't think they'd take RJ but I think they might take Stamkos. Crosby isn't playing. Thoughts?

Here are the odds from bovada.lv (I signed up and funded an account this am):

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Sidney Crosby (PIT)
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Alex Ovechkin (WAS)
6/1​
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Steven Stamkos (TB)
6/1​
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Ryan Johansen (CLB)
12/1​
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Duncan Keith (CHI)
12/1​
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Corey Crawford (CHI)
12/1​
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Shea Weber (NAS)
12/1​
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Anze Kopitar (LA)
20/1​
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John Tavares (NYI)
20/1​
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Phil Kessel (TOR)
20/1​
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Brent Seabrook (CHI)
30/1​
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Carey Price (MON)
30/1​
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Claude Giroux (PHI)
30/1​
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Patrice Bergeron (BOS)
30/1​
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Tyler Seguin (DAL)
30/1​
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Zemgus Girgensons (BUF)
30/1​
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Jakub Voracek (PHI)
40/1​
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Vladimir Tarasenko (STL)
40/1​
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Jaroslav Halak (NYI)
80/1​
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Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (EDM)
80/1​
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Ryan Suter (MIN)
80/1​
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Tyler Johnson (TB)
80/1​
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Bobby Ryan (OTT)
80/1​
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Marc-Andre Fleury (PIT)
80/1​
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Roberto Luongo (FLA)
80/1​
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Mark Giordano (CAL)
80/1​
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Brent Burns (SJ)
80/1​
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Dustin Byfuglien (WPG)
80/1​
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Erik Johnson (COL)
80/1​
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Justin Faulk (CAR)
80/1​
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Kevin Shattenkirk (STL)
80/1​
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Patrik Elias (NJ)
80/1​
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Radim Vrbata (VAN)
80/1​
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Oliver Ekman-Larsson (PHO)
80/1​
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Any Other Player
30/1​
 
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chet said:
Let's get into the All Star mindset by looking at some props.

Who will be the first person picked? I assume they will flip a coin to decide the order but I think if Toews wins, he will pick a Hawk with Keith or CC being equally likely.

If Folingo/Kane win, I don't think they'd take RJ but I think they might take Stamkos. Crosby isn't playing. Thoughts?

Here are the odds from bovada.lv (I signed up and funded an account this am):

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Any Other Player
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Rick Nash!

 
Raider Nation said:
Answer something for me. When a forward is on the penalty kill and he loses his stick, he lingers near the point like a blocking dummy, waiting to get obliterated by a slap shot. Wouldn't it make more sense to make a mad dash to the bench in four seconds to grab a new stick?
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with the close change it's stupid not to IMO.

 
Dickie Dunn said:
Crosby out of the All-Star Game again?

I was shocked to see he's actually played in only one in his career ... and that was in 2007.
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So is it a rule that if you miss the ASG that you must miss one game on either side of break? I saw where they said that he will miss Tues game vs Jets.

 
jamny said:
RUSF18 said:
AcerFC said:
RUSF18 said:
Aaron Rudnicki said:
RUSF18 said:
BTW, H-R.com shows Stepan at about 46% this year (242 wins, 289 losses). With 31 GP, he's losing exactly 1.5 more draws a game than he wins (7.8 wins/pg, 9.3 loss/pg). Obviously those numbers mean something when they're aggregated, but on a per game basis you have to think of what you're really trying to improve.
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NHL.com has him winning 242 of 560 (318 losses) in 31GP. Not sure why HockeyReference would match on wins but be so far off on losses.where are you seeing it?
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do you think they trade any forwards. No way they can sign them all right? Step is number 1 priority and then whatMSL if he takes 3 million a year? Zuuc and Hags need to get paid and I dont think they have enough money for everyone. Girardi contract starting to hurt but there is really not much out there they could have replaced him with. My BIL says that Skeij (spelling??) is the real deal and next up in two years
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I think they'll see what kind of contract Marty wants and go from there. At that price, you make it work of course. Zucc has taken a discount a couple times already and I'm sure he's ready to finally be paid. Hags will probably be the odd man out. He doesn't do enough on his own to score goals...typically they come from plays like last night. Right place at the right time, tip ins, etc. If deciding between two guys, you pay/keep the one who can create and make plays on his own.

Don't think they trade him though unless the return is for a "help you now and help you later" type, which is probably unlikely. Think they'd rather ride it out with him in the playoffs.
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They don't really need to make a trade, but I think Hagelin is the clear bargaining chip. I don't think they'll have enough for him next season. The can get a C and move Hayes to the wing. Or bring up Duclair. They could use a little more help on D too.

So, is Kreider finally starting to live up to his potential? He's really got a lot of fire lately.
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I have heard people say that he took the death of his grandfather rather hard and it impacted his game. Not sure if there is any substance to this.

 
kentric said:
jamny said:
RUSF18 said:
AcerFC said:
RUSF18 said:
Aaron Rudnicki said:
RUSF18 said:
BTW, H-R.com shows Stepan at about 46% this year (242 wins, 289 losses). With 31 GP, he's losing exactly 1.5 more draws a game than he wins (7.8 wins/pg, 9.3 loss/pg). Obviously those numbers mean something when they're aggregated, but on a per game basis you have to think of what you're really trying to improve.
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NHL.com has him winning 242 of 560 (318 losses) in 31GP. Not sure why HockeyReference would match on wins but be so far off on losses.where are you seeing it?
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do you think they trade any forwards. No way they can sign them all right? Step is number 1 priority and then whatMSL if he takes 3 million a year? Zuuc and Hags need to get paid and I dont think they have enough money for everyone. Girardi contract starting to hurt but there is really not much out there they could have replaced him with. My BIL says that Skeij (spelling??) is the real deal and next up in two years
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I think they'll see what kind of contract Marty wants and go from there. At that price, you make it work of course. Zucc has taken a discount a couple times already and I'm sure he's ready to finally be paid. Hags will probably be the odd man out. He doesn't do enough on his own to score goals...typically they come from plays like last night. Right place at the right time, tip ins, etc. If deciding between two guys, you pay/keep the one who can create and make plays on his own.

Don't think they trade him though unless the return is for a "help you now and help you later" type, which is probably unlikely. Think they'd rather ride it out with him in the playoffs.
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They don't really need to make a trade, but I think Hagelin is the clear bargaining chip. I don't think they'll have enough for him next season. The can get a C and move Hayes to the wing. Or bring up Duclair. They could use a little more help on D too.

So, is Kreider finally starting to live up to his potential? He's really got a lot of fire lately.
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I have heard people say that he took the death of his grandfather rather hard and it impacted his game. Not sure if there is any substance to this.
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Could be...growing pains.

He's still just a kid but has a reputation for being immature. I've been really rooting for him the past couple of seasons and am psyched to see him start to put it together. I think he has Nash-like potential with a little more edge to his game and can be the type of player that can carry this team through some games.

 
Steven Stamkos says similar to Kane and Toews, he envisions potentially signing an extension in July one year out before he becomes UFA.

Pierre LeBrun (@Real_ESPNLeBrun) January 23, 2015

:excited: :towelwave: x10000000

 
World Cup of Hockey 2016: projecting Canada's roster

PRELIMINARY DEPTH CHART

Goaltender
Price
Fleury
Luongo

Defense
Doughty
Weber
Keith
Pietrangelo
Subban
Ekblad
Vlasic
Giordano

Left wing
Tavares
Nash
Benn
Couture

Center
Crosby
Getzlaf
Toews
Bergeron
Giroux

Right wing
Stamkos
Perry
Seguin
Johansen
MacKinnon

On the bubble: Jonathan Bernier, Corey Crawford, Brian Elliott, Braden Holtby

On the bubble: Jay Bouwmeester, Brent Burns, Kris Letang, Brent Seabrook

On the bubble: Jeff Carter, Matt Duchene, Taylor Hall, Connor McDavid, Jaden Schwartz, Patrick Sharp
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Such a sick group of talent down the middle that guys like Stamkos, Seguin, and Tavares have to be moved to the wing.

 
Hey Chet:

#CBJ GM Jarmo Kekalainen has not given Nick Foligno draft advice, but ... "I'm sure he's going to take his teammate (Ryan Johansen) first."

7:20pm - 23 Jan 15

 
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