Around the League '15-'16: The Coaches Are WRONG Edition

[YP44]

I mean, we've been on the front end of that so I agree to an extent, but you still have to beat them, you know? It's not like SJS and STL and ANA haven't given us scares in years past...



For sure. I've been saying that since last TDL. Did you see SJ's defense, though? Great depth move.

Oh I completely agree with San Jose. I just understand why they are overlooked.

 

[gnarls barkley]

can you imagine the outrage if Kovalchuk ended up on the Kings now? i would predict record levels of salt

 

[gnarls barkley]

I also love that the State of Hockey didn't sell out because of how much **** California was getting for hosting one before them

people keep making up excuses for why it didn't sell out either ("still had 50000!1!"), as if Kings/Ducks didn't draw 54k+ at Dodger Stadium and Kings/Sharks clocking in at over 70k at Levi's

i move that California be known as the new state of hockey (including the new Hockeytown aka The City of Angels) in light of this incontrovertible evidence

 

[Nizar]

can you imagine the outrage if Kovalchuk ended up on the Kings now? i would predict record levels of salt

He is still under contract. He will not play next game, because of poor performance and team rule violation. I believe that all 30 teams must approve his return, which in turn will make him UFA or he can return to the Devils after one year without playing professional hockey.

 

[YP44]

took longer than I thought for the "Gaborik to LTIR, back for Playoffs - Lombardi is a cheater" thread to pop up.

DAMN YOU FREIDMAN!!

 

[Minor Boarding]

took longer than I thought for the "Gaborik to LTIR, back for Playoffs - Lombardi is a cheater" thread to pop up.

DAMN YOU FREIDMAN!!

About 1/2 the people on HFboards trade boards must have some mental disorder.
There is no way sane persons, could come with the stuff up you can read there...


Healthy consumer advice: Best way is just to ignore the trade boards till after the trade deadline...

 

[YP44]

About 1/2 the people on HFboards trade boards must have some mental disorder.
There is no way sane persons, could come with the stuff up you can read there...


Healthy consumer advice: Best way is just to ignore the trade boards till after the trade deadline...

cannot help myself...it's like a bad fart you cannot stop smelling.

 

[The Night King]

Here come the knee jerk "cap circumvention" comments from the special kids on the trade board. There is no cap circumvention when there is no cap in the playoffs. There is also no guarantee that Gabby will be back for the playoffs.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

How can you circumvent that which does not exist?

DL knows how, he'll find a way.

 

[kingsholygrail]

We should put Kopitar on LTIR too and free up his money.


Brown too.

 

[deeshamrock]

Trade rumor rumblings

http://www.tsn.ca/mondaymustread-leafs-trades-set-rental-prices-1.441492

Two scouting sources giving their draft pick valuations for some potential rental players.

First round pick: Mikkel Boedker, Loui Eriksson and Andrew Ladd

Second round pick: Dan Hamhuis, Jiri Hudler, Roman Polak, Teddy Purcell, Kris Russell, Eric Staal and Kris Versteeg.


Third round pick: Evgeny Medvedev, P.A. Parenteau, Justin Schultz, Radim Vrbata and Dale Weise.

!!!!!!!!!!!

http://mynhltraderumors.com/nhl-rumors-rick-nash-chris-kreider-winnipeg-jets/2016/02/22/

Gary Lawless of TSN: The Jets continue to get calls on pending UFA Andrew Ladd.
It is believed that a team has already offered the Jets a first round pick and a prospect for Ladd.

As many as six teams are believed to be interested in Ladd – the Ducks, Blackhawks, Panthers, Kings, Penguins and Capitals.

Heard over the weekend on a podcast the Hawks are pushing hard for Ladd and the Ducks also.



$$$$$$$

http://mynhltraderumors.com/dale-weise-montreal-canadiens-devils-leafs-wild-bruins/2016/02/22/

Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: Brad Marchand’s asking price on his next deal will start around $7 million a year.

Talk about aiming high..wow.

 

[YP44]

Trade rumor rumblings

http://www.tsn.ca/mondaymustread-leafs-trades-set-rental-prices-1.441492

!!!!!!!!!!!

http://mynhltraderumors.com/nhl-rumors-rick-nash-chris-kreider-winnipeg-jets/2016/02/22/



Heard over the weekend on a podcast the Hawks are pushing hard for Ladd and the Ducks also.



$$$$$$$

http://mynhltraderumors.com/dale-weise-montreal-canadiens-devils-leafs-wild-bruins/2016/02/22/




Talk about aiming high..wow.

I could see the ducks being in on Ladd, but would prefer him going to Florida

 

[HarrisonFord]

Elliot Friedman on who should win the Norris

https://www.reddit.com/r/hockey/comments/472b1n/hello_its_elliotte_friedman_of_sportsnet_ama_on/d09nnjh

 

[deeshamrock]

I could see the ducks being in on Ladd, but would prefer him going to Florida

I think he'd be a good fit in Fla, because I think they'd sign him, perfect addition to their leadership group.

 

[YP44]

I think he'd be a good fit in Fla, because I think they'd sign him, perfect addition to their leadership group.

I think they would too.plus history with Tallon.

 

[YP44]

Shinkaruk to Calgary...Good pick up not sure who else Calgary gave up other than Granlund.

 

[Reclamation Project]

I also love that the State of Hockey didn't sell out because of how much **** California was getting for hosting one before them

Is this for real?

Elliot Friedman on who should win the Norris

https://www.reddit.com/r/hockey/comments/472b1n/hello_its_elliotte_friedman_of_sportsnet_ama_on/d09nnjh

 

[Nizar]

Congratulations to you Jim Benning. Paul Holmgren is very proud of you right know.

 

[Tecumseh]

Lets get real. Polak is Matt Greene without the SC rings...
If he has to play higher then your 3rd pairing, you're in trouble...

He reminds me of a certain defenseman on the Ducks who inexplicably gets top pairing minutes being paired with Cam Fowler.

 

[YP44]

I still feel for JMFJ

http://www.tsn.ca/bankrupt-nhler-in-fight-with-parents-over-family-home-1.441730

 

[Reclamation Project]

Doesn't matter if they are your parents, you have to do everything in your power to crush them in court. They ruined his life. Hopefully he gets that **** sorted out before his next contract.

I still don't get how he didn't catch wind of this. What does he do all day, practice head fakes? Does he even have an accountant? Boggles the mind.

 

[Brodeur]

Shinkaruk to Calgary...Good pick up not sure who else Calgary gave up other than Granlund.

Nice buy low candidate, but we are starting to hear the stories from behind the scenes a la Cody Hodgson.

I seem to recall some questions about his conditioning prior to the 2013 Draft. More than a few Devils fans were advocating taking Shinkaruk before we moved the pick for Schneider. I remember a couple WHL observers noting that they didn't think Shinkaruk was as good as Tyler Ennis at the same stage.

 

[YP44]

Nice buy low candidate, but we are starting to hear the stories from behind the scenes a la Cody Hodgson.

I seem to recall some questions about his conditioning prior to the 2013 Draft. More than a few Devils fans were advocating taking Shinkaruk before we moved the pick for Schneider. I remember a couple WHL observers noting that they didn't think Shinkaruk was as good as Tyler Ennis at the same stage.

everything negative I have heard about Shink is his ego and sense of entitlement.

Sounds like his whole family is that way

 

[Steve Zissou]

I still feel for JMFJ

http://www.tsn.ca/bankrupt-nhler-in-fight-with-parents-over-family-home-1.441730

I did, too, until I read the last line:

"Besides his properties in California and Michigan, Johnson has two 2007 BMW X5s, a 2012 BMW and a 2011 Ferrari as assets."

 

[Stimpythecat]

How many cars can one man drive at a time. O.O

I know Jack Clark in baseball had 18. At some point when you can drive a different car a day for 2+ weeks, that might be excessive.