Around the League 2019-20

[Little Psycho]

I have hated Tkachuk as much as anyone. But someone posted a video on twitter of him talking to a young fan and taking a pic with him. He seemed very like able. Makes me hate him a little less.

Smart move by the Flames PR.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Smart move by the Flames PR.

I heard he rescues puppies too.

...then eats them raw when the camera is off.

 

[Master Yoda]

Caps paying for that Cup. They're lucky Samsonov has been pretty good. They might be lucky enough to be able to let Holtby go. If they're rewarding a 32 year old Backstrom with a $9m cap hit, what would a 30 year old Holtby cost?

But, since 07-08, the Caps have the best record in the league. 3rd best GF, 2nd if you take out Vegas. Just the 1 Cup though. They're the Atlanta Braves of the NHL.

At least they're not the Dodgers of the NHL

 

[Kings man 4 life]

I've said it for a while. Tkachuk is Sean Avery with more skill and more pedigree. And for me that is not a knock.

I liked the entertainment Avery brought on the ice. When he was in LA he was a loan bright spot. I like him and Marty going at it when he was a Ranger, and it I think Avery helped grow the game as much as any player in his era. The off ice crap and being a poor team mate are fair reasons to hate him, but spending money on a Kings ticket was more worth it with Avery in the line up.

If Tkachuk were a king I would absolutely love him. He goated a guy into 4 minute penalty that won the Shames the game. His hits are always questionably late, and borderline. We used to have to defend Brown's hits for being the same (Brown just wasn't much of a little peckerhead).

Difference that asshole is going to seriously hurt someone. A good pest should be annoying and irritating, Tkachuk goes beyond that and does unsafe things. Kassian's anger was totally justified and is a result of refs and the league disciplinary not doing their jobs to protect players. Either the league starts policing effectively or this will start happening more.

 

[KingsFan7824]

I don't get why the Kings just don't put Dustin Brown on the ice every time Tkachuk is on the ice with the express purpose of hitting Tkachuk every time he touches the puck.

Brown still hits people?

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

It appears Matthew learned how to turtle from his father.

 

[Little Psycho]

Brown still hits people?

Brown still playing for the Kings?

 

[King'sPawn]

 

[DoktorJeep]

I think Tkachuk is a rat and loved seeing him get pummeled by Kassian. But he is a great player because he’s got that game breaker quality to him. He’s a guy you want on the ice in the last minute because he seems to find unique ways to make impacts on games.

He’s a lot like Esa Tikkanen IMO

 

[KingsHockey24]

Sidney Crosby has scored more points in his last 17 minutes of ice time than Austin Wagner has the past 31 games.

Let that sink in.

 

[Scottkmlps]

Sidney Crosby has scored more points in his last 17 minutes of ice time than Austin Wagner has the past 31 games.

Let that sink in.

There is nothing to sink in. One is a generational talent, the other is a rookie 4th liner.

 

[Ollie Weeks]

He was a rookie last year. And put in 13 goals with limited ice time. This year has been less than impressive.

 

[Scottkmlps]

He was a rookie last year. And put in 13 goals with limited ice time. This year has been less than impressive.

You are correct, my bad, and yes he has been less than impressive. But comparing his numbers to Crosby?

 

[kovacro]

Golden Knights fire Gallant, hire DeBoer

Don't know about this move.

https://www.tsn.ca/vegas-golden-kni...-san-jose-sharks-coach-peter-deboer-1.1427748

 

[Sleeping Dog]

Golden Knights fire Gallant, hire DeBoer

Don't know about this move.

https://www.tsn.ca/vegas-golden-kni...-san-jose-sharks-coach-peter-deboer-1.1427748

Wow, that seems to be a quick trigger on the coaching change for Vegas. Don’t think that Gallant will be out of a job for long.

 

[KingsHockey24]

You are correct, my bad, and yes he has been less than impressive. But comparing his numbers to Crosby?

You know it's bad when 17 minutes of Crosby is better than almost half a season of Wagner.

 

[YP44]

Why they hell is Gallant out?

 

[Master Yoda]

Wow, that seems to be a quick trigger on the coaching change for Vegas. Don’t think that Gallant will be out of a job for long.

Wow is right. Didn't see this coming at all. Not sure DeBoer is the right guy, but what do I know. I'd love to see Vegas miss the playoffs tho. Or get in and get swept.

 

[YP44]

So they make the cup finals, then they lose round 1 due to a shit 5 minute major call and they replace the coach with the guy who got lucky on that 5 minute major call

 

[kingsfan28]

Difference that ******* is going to seriously hurt someone. A good pest should be annoying and irritating, Tkachuk goes beyond that and does unsafe things. Kassian's anger was totally justified and is a result of refs and the league disciplinary not doing their jobs to protect players. Either the league starts policing effectively or this will start happening more.

He's one stupid hit away from a 50 game suspension.

 

[kingsfan28]

Why they hell is Gallant out?

Yeah, strange firing for sure. Has to be more than a coaching problem. They were only a few points out of first.

 

[YP44]

Yeah, strange firing for sure. Has to be more than a coaching problem. They were only a few points out of first.

Maybe their GM just loved Deboer and wanted to jump on him

 

[kingsboy11]

Well that was interesting news to wake up to. One of the more bizarre firings in recent years.

 

[tny760]

i don't care what anyone says that's vegas cleaning the PED skeletons out of their closet before they get houston astros'ed

i don't care if i'm wrong i'm dying on that hill

 

[kingsholygrail]

Vegas makes their first ever panic move?