***Official 2013/2014 NHL Regular Season Thread*** (1 Viewer)

[Aaron Rudnicki]

It's not much different in Toronto, which is 99% corporate.

I like the Joe for what it is but it doesn't fit with that team.

 

[Raider Nation]

Facepalm

 

[northern exposure]

So is Edmonton gonna bust up this team and start trading these young guys for vets? I would imagine every team in the league would like a Taylor Hall, Nail or Eberle. What a huge disappointment, they just look awful.

I doubt it. Omark wasn't going to play in Edmonton this season and he's a FA at the end of the season, so they got something for him while they could. Omark reminds me of an earlier Oilers draft pick, Rob Schremp. Schremp showed some offensive touch in pre-season games, but couldn't duplicate his success in NHL regular season games. Fans would call in to the post game radio show asking why a potential superstar like Schremp wasn't in the lineup. He was a very good AHL player that thought he should be an NHL star if he didn't have the Oilers holding him back. He put up ok numbers with the Islanders a few seasons ago and now he's playing in Switzerland. They might trade one of Eberle, Hall, Yakupov, Gagner as part of a package if they can land a young, top pairing Dman in return. RNH is untouchable, so one of the wingers will be dealt most likely. There seems to be a lot of buzz about moving Gagner to the wing.

 

[Dickie Dunn]

There are 16 teams in the National League and 14 teams in the American League in Major League Baseball.

Not any more.

 

[Time Kibitzer]

Facepalm

Oof.

And double Oof to the 13% of Bostonians who voted for Mystery, Alaska of those 4 options.

 

[JaxBill]

Facepalm

On the Sharks' broadcast last night, one of the produced commercials for that regional CSN was touting a Sharks upcoming game against the Stars and Seguin. They pronounced Seguin similarly to penguin.

 

[Bill Brasky]

So is Edmonton gonna bust up this team and start trading these young guys for vets? I would imagine every team in the league would like a Taylor Hall, Nail or Eberle. What a huge disappointment, they just look awful.

I doubt it. Omark wasn't going to play in Edmonton this season and he's a FA at the end of the season, so they got something for him while they could. Omark reminds me of an earlier Oilers draft pick, Rob Schremp. Schremp showed some offensive touch in pre-season games, but couldn't duplicate his success in NHL regular season games. Fans would call in to the post game radio show asking why a potential superstar like Schremp wasn't in the lineup. He was a very good AHL player that thought he should be an NHL star if he didn't have the Oilers holding him back. He put up ok numbers with the Islanders a few seasons ago and now he's playing in Switzerland.They might trade one of Eberle, Hall, Yakupov, Gagner as part of a package if they can land a young, top pairing Dman in return. RNH is untouchable, so one of the wingers will be dealt most likely. There seems to be a lot of buzz about moving Gagner to the wing.

great comparison, forgot about Schremp. very similar and I could see the career path going the same way as well.

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

Hey Detroit Homers,

Have any of you ever had tickets that allowed you into the Olympia Club?

I just got 4 tix to see St Louis in Jan 8 rows from the glass, and Olympia entrance is included.

I will have my 2 boys and my nephew. Can kids go in there? Do players (maybe scratched players) ever go in there? Cost for dinner?

Any and all info is very appreciated

Parm

Yeah kids are allowed in there. Have no idea how much it would be for dinner, I got in there once and had some drink coupons. That's what us poor folks do, we use coupons.

been in the olympia club a couple of times, usually you can see Gordie howe or Mickey Redmond down in there.

The restaurant is ok.

I was at a suite for the Sunday game vs TB and the lower bowl was never emptier, and the crowd was super quiet.

 

[JaxBill]

Hertl injured in knee-on knee collision

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/did-dustin-brown-deserve-ejection-kneeing-injuring-tomas-060001879--nhl.html

 

[Copeman]

Wait wait wait. The Pens won? AGAIN?!?!???

 

[Raider Nation]

Nucks/Hawks starting OT on NHLN.

 

[Limp Ditka]

Henrick's never had a SO conversion?

Of course seeing that effort helps explain that

 

[Raider Nation]

Henrick's never had a SO conversion?

Of course seeing that effort helps explain that

How about Kane being 0-8 this year?

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

Henrick's never had a SO conversion?

Of course seeing that effort helps explain that

The Sedins are atrocious in the shootout.

 

[Half in the bag]

Henrick's never had a SO conversion?

Of course seeing that effort helps explain that

He has no one to pass to

 

[Snotbubbles]

Wait wait wait. The Pens won? AGAIN?!?!???

Must not be the playoffs yet.

 

[Billy Bats]

VLC back in the OnB at CBJ tonight.

 

[SofaKings]

There is ZERO chance that anyone other than kyle quincey wins the Norris.

 

[JaxBill]

CBJ had a SH chance to put Flyers down 3-0 but hit crossbat and post, Flyers scored on rush other way and added another. Suddenly 2-2 after 2 and deja vu all over again for CBJ

 

[Doctor Detroit]

There is ZERO chance that anyone other than kyle quincey wins the Norris.

But a 100% chance Tatar is dreamy.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Wings finally win a shutout! Suck it Leafs!!!!!

 

[Bill Brasky]

Holy F, the Wings won a shootout

 

[Premier]

Bolts keep winning.

 

[Raider Nation]

Blue Jackets’ Marian Gaborik suffered a broken collarbone Saturday night against the Philadelphia Flyers.Gaborik sustained the injury in the first period, when a hard hit by the Flyers’ Zac Rinaldo sandwiched him against Braydon Coburn. Gaborik had just returned from a knee injury suffered weeks earlier, and had played in just 12 games so far while racking up five goals and seven assists for 12 points.

The speedy right wing had been out since mid-November, but it seems as if the Blue Jackets have now lost him again indefinitely; there’s no timetable for Gaborik’s recovery.

Gaborik’s injury is also a loss for Slovakia, as he was slated to play for his home country at the 2014 winter Olympics in Sochi.

 

[Brady Marino]

No way, Gaborik is injured? That never happens!

 

[Zegras11]

Bolts keep winning.

Ducks win franchise record 8th straight. Have played only 15 of 38 games at home, where they are 13-0-2. Getz is playing out of his mind. 19 goals and he's missed 4 games. He had 11 in 82 games two years ago.

 

[HughHoney]

Dallas Eakins sounds like a pathetic defeated man. His presser tonight was so sad. That guy isn't gonna win a cup.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Dallas Eakins sounds like a pathetic defeated man. His presser tonight was so sad. That guy isn't gonna win a cup.

A "Debbie does Dallas" marketing campaign would likely turn the whole thing around IMO.

 

[tikigods]

Go Habs Go!

 

[Bill Brasky]

Watching StL vs Edm...Edmonton is a horrible team. Hell, the entire franchise sucks. I know Bettman wants to get to 32 teams like the NFL but the NHL needs to get rid of some of these awful situations. Edmonton, Phoenix, Florida, Minnesota, Winnipeg, Columbus...get rid of these deadweights. No one outside of the immediate area cares about these teams and no one would watch if they made a run.

I agree, but I would include teams like Vancouver who can't win a cup in a half century existence. That should be an auto grounds for contraction. I mean what's the point? No one cares other than the comic relief with each 1st round exit.

 

[ItsOnlytheRiver]

What an odd list of teams to contract. Just trolling I guess?

 

[Bill Brasky]

What an odd list of teams to contract. Just trolling I guess?

It's a fantastic idea. Let's get this thing down to the teams that play on NBC. You know, the teams people care about.

 

[tom22406]

Pretty filthy penalty shot

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjdTogr9_oQ

 

[Time Kibitzer]

I've always said it's about time we contract back to the original 6. None of the other teams matter, nor have they ever.

 

[northern exposure]

Watching StL vs Edm...Edmonton is a horrible team. Hell, the entire franchise sucks. I know Bettman wants to get to 32 teams like the NFL but the NHL needs to get rid of some of these awful situations. Edmonton, Phoenix, Florida, Minnesota, Winnipeg, Columbus...get rid of these deadweights. No one outside of the immediate area cares about these teams and no one would watch if they made a run.

I agree, but I would include teams like Vancouver who can't win a cup in a half century existence. That should be an auto grounds for contraction. I mean what's the point? No one cares other than the comic relief with each 1st round exit.

Brasky does it again with another terrific posting. The Leaves have to be included in the contraction list as well.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

Maple Leaf fan wants to contract half the league so they have a chance to win a playoff series again.

 

[Bill Brasky]

Watching StL vs Edm...Edmonton is a horrible team. Hell, the entire franchise sucks. I know Bettman wants to get to 32 teams like the NFL but the NHL needs to get rid of some of these awful situations. Edmonton, Phoenix, Florida, Minnesota, Winnipeg, Columbus...get rid of these deadweights. No one outside of the immediate area cares about these teams and no one would watch if they made a run.

I agree, but I would include teams like Vancouver who can't win a cup in a half century existence. That should be an auto grounds for contraction. I mean what's the point? No one cares other than the comic relief with each 1st round exit.

Brasky does it again with another terrific posting. The Leaves have to be included in the contraction list as well.

I've always said it's about time we contract back to the original 6. None of the other teams matter, nor have they ever.

 

[Bill Brasky]

Any way they can contract the Wild before this 3rd period starts?

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

Any way they can contract the Wild before this 3rd period starts?

Any chance Pominville is left off Team USA now? He's on fire.

 

[Bill Brasky]

Any way they can contract the Wild before this 3rd period starts?

Any chance Pominville is left off Team USA now? He's on fire.

I wouldn't think so, was shocked he didn't get an invite to camp. Has to have played himself on.Too bad he can't bring Granlund with him.

 

[GTBilly]

Maple Leaf fan wants to contract half the league so they have a chance to win a playoff series again.

Ballsonurchin is a Chicago Fan.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

Maple Leaf fan wants to contract half the league so they have a chance to win a playoff series again.

Ballsonurchin is a Chicago Fan.

They should have been contracted a decade ago. Worst franchise in hockey back then. Nobody in a city of millions knew or cared that they existed.

 

[Bill Brasky]

Maple Leaf fan wants to contract half the league so they have a chance to win a playoff series again.

Ballsonurchin is a Chicago Fan.

They should have been contracted a decade ago. Worst franchise in hockey back then. Nobody in a city of millions knew or cared that they existed.

very good point. I think we need to take a hard look at every team and make sure they aren't contractable.

 

[Bill Brasky]

Any way they can contract the Wild before this 3rd period starts?

8 goals in last 8 road games. not even sure how that's possible.

I guess it makes sense that they swapped alot of players with Buffalo in the last 12 months?

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

Any way they can contract the Wild before this 3rd period starts?

8 goals in last 8 road games. not even sure how that's possible.

I guess it makes sense that they swapped alot of players with Buffalo in the last 12 months?

Drew Stafford available.

 

[Bill Brasky]

Any way they can contract the Wild before this 3rd period starts?

8 goals in last 8 road games. not even sure how that's possible.

I guess it makes sense that they swapped alot of players with Buffalo in the last 12 months?

Drew Stafford available.

Healtey available.

 

[northern exposure]

Maple Leaf fan wants to contract half the league so they have a chance to win a playoff series again.

Ballsonurchin is a Chicago Fan.

They should have been contracted a decade ago. Worst franchise in hockey back then. Nobody in a city of millions knew or cared that they existed.

very good point. I think we need to take a hard look at every team and make sure they aren't contractable.

In. Should we look at the teams in alphabetical order or by their current overall league standing?

 

[JaxBill]

They're dropping like flies in Ottawa. Methot hipchecked Crosby and sent him cartwheeling into Dupuis who landed awkwardly on his knee. Dupuis and Crosby are both in the dressing room. And one of the refs is hurt too

 

[ffldrew]

They're dropping like flies in Ottawa. Methot hipchecked Crosby and sent him cartwheeling into Dupuis who landed awkwardly on his knee. Dupuis and Crosby are both in the dressing room. And one of the refs is hurt too

Might as well put the Pens at the top of the contraction list now.

 

[belljr]

attention websites ..... no one cares about conference standings.... change your site to reflect new playoff rules.

i have only seen a couple do ot right