The Hockey Thread

[MC74]

Florida up 1-0.

 

[MC74]

Edmonton, you're gonna have a hard time scoring against Bobrovsky down low, and in the same spot. He rarely lets any goals in from there.

 

[MC74]

The Nurse-Ceci pairing getting exposed yet again. 2-0 FLA.

 

[MC74]

Florida takes game 1, 3-0 the final score.

 

[Jon]

Florida takes game 1, 3-0 the final score.

 

[MC74]

I have to ask this nicely. Can we please not have someone turn into Boston for once. Getting real tired of this shit. -___-

 

[A Baby Maker]

Boo.

 

[Jon]

I have to ask this nicely. Can we please not have someone turn into Boston for once. Getting real tired of this shit. -___-

 

[MC74]

I'm grumpy too. Fuck the Panthers.

 

[Jon]

I'm grumpy too. Fuck the Panthers.

Yeah, fuck them.

 

[MC74]

Yeah, fuck them.

What gets me is that Edmonton kept going for low shots on Bobrovsky when the underlying numbers suggest it doesn't work against this man.

 

[Jon]

What gets me is that Edmonton kept going for low shots on Bobrovsky when the underlying numbers suggest it doesn't work against this man.

Yeah, Bob isn't the goalie he once was and his scouting report has always been, shoot high.

 

[MC74]

So, apparently stick punches are completely legal....

 

[canadaguy]

So, apparently stick punches are completely legal....

We need to remember this series contains both the thing Gary Bettman loves and the thing Bettman hates.

Loves: a deep south USA team where 95% of the population doesn't care about hockey

Hates: a Canadian team doing well

 

[MC74]

We need to remember this series contains both the thing Gary Bettman loves and the thing Bettman hates.

Loves: a deep south USA team where 95% of the population doesn't care about hockey

Hates: a Canadian team doing well

Oh, there's no question about it, the league wants Florida to win. Especially with the fallout of Arizona moving, the league feels they NEED Florida to win. Keeping these teams successful is top priority, otherwise Florida's attendance goes back to looking like this.

 

[MC74]

Some bad news I should mention. The Washington Capitals are set to purchase CapFriendly, and the site will be shuttered effective as of July.

Capitals reach agreement to purchase CapFriendly website

It won’t happen until July, but according to multiple sources, the Washington Capitals have reached an agreement to purchase the outstanding CapFriendly website.

www.sportsnet.ca

 

[Jon]

So, apparently stick punches are completely legal....

He likes targeting team captains too. That's how he took Marchand out. Thankfully McDavid wasn't hurt.

I really wish someone would karmically take his ass out...

Some bad news I should mention. The Washington Capitals are set to purchase CapFriendly, and the site will be shuttered effective as of July.

Capitals reach agreement to purchase CapFriendly website

It won’t happen until July, but according to multiple sources, the Washington Capitals have reached an agreement to purchase the outstanding CapFriendly website.

www.sportsnet.ca

That's ridiculous... that site is great for fans. Why on Earth would it bother them so much they need to shut it down?

 

[Crystal]

Yet another amazing resource stripped away.

 

[MC74]

He likes targeting team captains too. That's how he took Marchand out. Thankfully McDavid wasn't hurt.

I really wish someone would karmically take his ass out...

Make no mistake about it, the intention was to take McDavid out of the equation. Without him, the Oilers would be in a very tough spot. But yeah, if Florida wants to play that game, then it should be tit for tat. If they want to deal out the punishment, then they should be prepared to take it. Like Newton's Law states, for every action there is a reaction.

That's ridiculous... that site is great for fans. Why on Earth would it bother them so much they need to shut it down?

Just like when Vegas did the same thing to General Fanager. It makes no sense to shut down an incredibly useful resource that keeps tabs on player salaries. That (Cap Friendly) site also recently listed out the NBA salaries and imo, that's the best one I've ever come across. We're gonna lose that too.

 

[Jon]

Just like when Vegas did the same thing to General Fanager. It makes no sense to shut down an incredibly useful resource that keeps tabs on player salaries. That (Cap Friendly) site also recently listed out the NBA salaries and imo, that's the best one I've ever come across. We're gonna lose that too.

That was an incredibly useful source for fantasy. Knowing players salary situations in terms of years and guaranteed money is huge in determining what the team thinks of a player.

 

[MC74]

That was an incredibly useful source for fantasy. Knowing players salary situations in terms of years and guaranteed money is huge in determining what the team thinks of a player.

It was hands down the best one out there. It was THE successor to the original site, CapGeek, which had shut down due to the owner, Matthew Wuest being diagnosed with a terminal illness. It was meant to be a dedication to his memory & life's work, to be the resource as he intended CapGeek to be.

And now it's gone. I'm very disappointed in both the Washington Capitals organization and the people who sold CF to an entity they should've known would shut them down.

 

[Crystal]

 

[canadaguy]

Make no mistake about it, the intention was to take McDavid out of the equation. Without him, the Oilers would be in a very tough spot. But yeah, if Florida wants to play that game, then it should be tit for tat. If they want to deal out the punishment, then they should be prepared to take it. Like Newton's Law states, for every action there is a reaction.

I mean for a player of his talent level, McDavid can generally stick up pretty well for himself. But the Oilers need someone to step up and let Florida know that isn't going to be tolerated.

Back in their heyday, if someone pulled that with Gretzky, Semenko would give them back ten fold.

 

[Jon]

I mean for a player of his talent level, McDavid can generally stick up pretty well for himself. But the Oilers need someone to step up and let Florida know that isn't going to be tolerated.

Back in their heyday, if someone pulled that with Gretzky, Semenko would give them back ten fold.

Same thing happened in Boston though. Marchand was literally punched in the face, neither the league or his teammates did anything about it. I waited the rest of the series to see Maroon just take a run at Bennett. Nothing came.

 

[MC74]

Same thing happened in Boston though. Marchand was literally punched in the face, neither the league or his teammates did anything about it. I waited the rest of the series to see Maroon just take a run at Bennett. Nothing came.

Let's not forget when Sam Bennett crosschecked Charlie Coyle right into Swayman. Right in front of the officials and not only was it not called a penalty, but it resulted in a goal against the Bruins.

Right then and there should've been the final straw, the moment where you say fuck it and give Florida a taste of their medicine.

 

[Jon]

Let's not forget when Sam Bennett crosschecked Charlie Coyle right into Swayman. Right in front of the officials and not only was it not called a penalty, but it resulted in a goal against the Bruins.

Right then and there should've been the final straw, the moment where you say fuck it and give Florida a taste of their medicine.

Oh, I hadn't forgotten. lol

 

[MC74]

Oh, I hadn't forgotten. lol

It's the kind of play that could result in a goalie getting hurt down the line. Same can be said for the hit Sam gave McDavid in the face. One of these days, someone's gonna get badly injured. The more the league lets these dirty plays fly, the more it encourages players to goon it up.

Now I'm seeing why we might see a potential return to the enforcer era. You're gonna need someone to stick up for your star players if the league won't do jack shit about it.

 

[MC74]

And I hate saying that because I know for a damn fact it won't do anything to solve the problem, but rather add to it. At the same time though, the fact the league isn't doing anything puts you at a crossroads. Like, what the hell are we gonna do if the league isn't going to take action. I can eventually see someone pulling a Pavel Bure and taking matters into their own hands. Soon enough, something's gotta give.

 

[Jon]

And I hate saying that because I know for a damn fact it won't do anything to solve the problem, but rather add to it. At the same time though, the fact the league isn't doing anything puts you at a crossroads. Like, what the hell are we gonna do if the league isn't going to take action. I can eventually see someone pulling a Pavel Bure and taking matters into their own hands. Soon enough, something's gotta give.

Bring back Marty McSorley and the stick chop!

 

[MC74]

Bring back Marty McSorley and the stick chop!

If you want hockey to establish a hardcore wrestling division, then sure!

 

[Jon]

If you want hockey to establish a hardcore wrestling division, then sure!

NHL: Criminal Division

 

[MC74]

NHL: Criminal Division

Considering we had a linesman who took down Brad Marchand with a spear, I guess we have special referees like the ones in pro wrestling.

 

[Jon]

Considering we had a linesman who took down Brad Marchand with a spear, I guess we have special referees like the ones in pro wrestling.

NHL equivalent

 

[canadaguy]

It's the kind of play that could result in a goalie getting hurt down the line. Same can be said for the hit Sam gave McDavid in the face. One of these days, someone's gonna get badly injured. The more the league lets these dirty plays fly, the more it encourages players to goon it up.

Now I'm seeing why we might see a potential return to the enforcer era. You're gonna need someone to stick up for your star players if the league won't do jack shit about it.

I mean when you have George fucking Parros running the department of player safety, the fuck else do you expect?

 

[Jon]

I mean when you have George fucking Parros running the department of player safety, the fuck else do you expect?

omg, is he really the head right now? lmao... that would figure a guy known for his reckless style of physical no talent play is head of safety.

 

[MC74]

omg, is he really the head right now? lmao... that would figure a guy known for his reckless style of physical no talent play is head of safety.

Yes, he indeed is.

 

[Jon]

It all makes so much more sense now lol

 

[canadaguy]

In other news, what are they putting in the water in North Van?

Bedard last year and by all accounts Celebrini this year 1st overall

 

[canadaguy]

omg, is he really the head right now? lmao... that would figure a guy known for his reckless style of physical no talent play is head of safety.

Yeah it seems like a joke headline but yeah that's absolutely real

 

[MC74]

Ceci and Kane both healthy scratches for Edmonton. At least the Nurse & Ceci pairing won't be a liability this time.

 

[canadaguy]

Ceci and Kane both healthy scratches for Edmonton. At least the Nurse & Ceci pairing won't be a liability this time.

Nurse is a 250K higher cap hit than Makar.

Stew on that

 

[MC74]

Nurse is a 250K higher cap hit than Makar.

Stew on that

Yeah, I'm well aware of that.

 

[canadaguy]

I've been on the Nurse hate train for years.

Like he's fine, but holy shit is he overpaid.

 

[MC74]

I've been on the Nurse hate train for years.

Like he's fine, but holy shit is he overpaid.

Yup, wasn't a fan of that contract. That was around the same time Chicago paid out the ass for Seth Jones and gave him a mammoth contract too.

 

[MC74]

Knee-on-knee collision, and we're guaranteed to have a major penalty called for sure.

 

[MC74]

Yup, 5 minute + game misconduct. I reckon a suspension is on the horizon too.

 

[MC74]

Ekholm, fuck yes!

 

[canadaguy]

OEL taking that penalty during the major might have saved this series for Edmonton.

 

[MC74]

OEL taking that penalty during the major might have saved this series for Edmonton.

Edmonton got off lucky there. A 5-minute PK against that Panthers team is asking for trouble.

 

[canadaguy]

Big miss on that delay of game by the refs