I am doubtful but let's see what happens. You have to wonder about the judgement and smarts of some GMs when they commit to very expensive long term contracts for ageing players.
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Watching the first Kraken game, and I love the speed they are showing. They were down 3, but came back to get 2 in the second and cut the Knights lead to 1. It's been a great game so far.
I really like the idea that another new franchise has been introduced. I think it's quite cool yet ironic that game 1 for the kraken was against the last new team to be introduced! Student vs teacher-esque. I have high hopes for the Kraken and wish them well but my heart will always be for the Kings.
Go Kings Go.
Go Kings Go.
As in this is Seattles first NHL season as a Franchise. Seattle Kraken are a new franchise to the NHL. The last one before was Vegas Golden Knights.
That was a distinct kicking motion and I challenge someone to explain why it isn't. I guess it's an NHL ritual to be screwed by the refs to help Vegas out, so welcome the Kraken officially to the NHL. 
Agreed. It's a rite of passage to be overly harsh to a newly entered team. It stops fans from thinking that anyone will go easy on them for being a newly rostered and newly developed team. This will go on for the Kraken for around 3-4 games and then they will find their place. I wish them all the best in their campaign!That was a distinct kicking motion and I challenge someone to explain why it isn't. I guess it's an NHL ritual to be screwed by the refs to help Vegas out, so welcome the Kraken officially to the NHL.
I was really hoping the Kraken would play well last night. They really sucked last night. The game was over in the second period and Grubour was terrible. I liked watching Driedger in Florida so hopefully he has a good start tonight.
Game of the night tonight is probably Florida vs. Tampa Bay. I will be watching that on the computer and Sharks/Habs on the main TV.
Your Sharks may do well tonight. Habs have scored a total of 3 goals in 3 games. They better get themselves turned around quickly. The appearance in the Cup finals last year is but a distant memory.
I hope so. I'm worried about how much of a distraction this whole Kane story is though. The media keeps asking players and Boughner about it and they can't do anything. I'm excited to continue watching what the young guys are doing, especially after the game Saturday.
He seems to have some issues. Accused of gambling, assault against his wife and now falsifying Covid documents. Where there is smoke there is usually fire.
He seems like a cancer in the locker room. The thing I noticed about the Sharks on Saturday was how much happier they seemed. Yeah they won, but there was an exuberance of joy that I never saw from the team last year. I don't want Kane to disrupt that.
Well, another stellar performance by Montreal. They have scored 4 goals in their 5 games and lost all of them. Their worst start in 25 years. GM Bergevin is in the last year of a 6 year contract and speculation is rife that this is the end for him. Many have been calling for him and Head Scout Timmins to be fired for the past few years but it seems he may have some compromising phots or info on owner Molson which keeps him safe. This current Molson knows nothing about hockey, has little interest in the tradition and what the team means to Montreal. As long as he continues to sell his beer and fills the seats at the Bell Centre, he is happy. Shameful.
There are rumours that the GM may move to LA where he has good buddies in the Kings organization. I don't follow the Kings so I have no idea what they need or don't need. But I can't see any team benefiting from having Bergevin join them. He is a textbook example of the Peter Principle.
There are rumours that the GM may move to LA where he has good buddies in the Kings organization. I don't follow the Kings so I have no idea what they need or don't need. But I can't see any team benefiting from having Bergevin join them. He is a textbook example of the Peter Principle.
Why is this thread dead? The playoffs are coming!
I had a really cool experience yesterday. Last week, I won Rangers tickets through Verizon's UP rewards for the last game of the regular season. It included a tour of Madison Square Garden, a $200 voucher for the team store (which I used to get an Adam Fox jersey), a meet and greet with Stephane Matteau, and unlimited food and alcohol. The game was great, 4-0 shutout and they won the Presidents' Cup trophy.
I had a really cool experience yesterday. Last week, I won Rangers tickets through Verizon's UP rewards for the last game of the regular season. It included a tour of Madison Square Garden, a $200 voucher for the team store (which I used to get an Adam Fox jersey), a meet and greet with Stephane Matteau, and unlimited food and alcohol. The game was great, 4-0 shutout and they won the Presidents' Cup trophy.
I guess there wasn't much of an NHL fan presence on a board like this and the Sharks are officially the worst team in Hockey. Congrats to the Rangers for winning the presidents trophy though. I guess the two big games tonight are the Caps and Red Wings games. I watched the end of the Red Wings game last night and that was exciting. Can't really say I'm looking forward to the playoffs, but go Panthers and Stars.
I was going to try and get a ticlket for the last Coyote home game before they left town. But the cheapest I could find the other day was $900. They have dropped some, but when Conner McDavid is coming to town and you play your last ever game in Phoenix in a 5000 seat arena, I get why they are so expensive.
Also, Since McDavid got his 100th assist, will Matthews get his 70th goal tonight?
Also, Since McDavid got his 100th assist, will Matthews get his 70th goal tonight?
My Sabres, 13 years, no playoffs.
This year was particularly galling, because the Sabres had one more win than the Islanders, but the Islanders go to the playoffs.
On a tangent rant, the points system is stupid. I've always hated it. It should be like the NFL or NBA - wins, losses and that's it. Tie breakers are division and conference records. None of this one point for a loss nonsense. It shouldn't matter HOW you lose a game.
This year was particularly galling, because the Sabres had one more win than the Islanders, but the Islanders go to the playoffs.
On a tangent rant, the points system is stupid. I've always hated it. It should be like the NFL or NBA - wins, losses and that's it. Tie breakers are division and conference records. None of this one point for a loss nonsense. It shouldn't matter HOW you lose a game.
Canucks look good, 109 points.
But yeah, one point for a loss, like you get a participation trophy. "Aw, but you tried hard and that's what matters" is what you tell 8 year olds, not pros.
I watched the Coyotes game last night and it got me emotional, just the human element of a city and fanbase losing a franchise. It especially hit hard seeing all the kids and signs saying "We Will Miss You". Today seeing the news about the relocation being official felt like the final stab in the heart. It is too bad it didn't work out in the Pheonix Area and I hope Salt Lake enjoys their new franchise.
As for the playoffs, I'm starting to get tired of this format, considering Florida and Tampa are playing each other, again, and Toronto and Boston are playing each other, again. You might as well not play the season and have these match ups because it feels like they happen every year.
As for the playoffs, I'm starting to get tired of this format, considering Florida and Tampa are playing each other, again, and Toronto and Boston are playing each other, again. You might as well not play the season and have these match ups because it feels like they happen every year.
I did read where Meruelo retains the Coyotes name and if he can get an arena built within 5 years, he can reactivate the franchise.
If I was a fan, I wouldn't trust him at all. I would see him as tarnishing the Coyote brand.