Around the League - 2022-23 Season Edition

[PROUD PAPA]

If the Kraken draft well over the next couple years they could be a real force. I questioned the hiring of Hakstol but he has them committed to his system and working their asses off. It’s impressive.

 

[ACC1224]

Vince Dunn is a beauty.

 

[PROUD PAPA]

Vince Dunn is a beauty.

I like anybody that puts Domi on his ass.

 

[Seath The Scaleless]

Benn initiated contact in the crease, although Grubauer kind of flopped. I don't think it should count, but this review is taking forever, so it might stand.

Edit: Yep, seemed like it was trending towards a goal. Dallas with a great response tonight

 

[PROUD PAPA]

Benn initiated contact in the crease, although Grubauer kind of flopped. I don't think it should count, but this review is taking forever, so it might stand.

Edit: Yep, seemed like it was trending towards a goal. Dallas with a great response tonight

It’s interesting listening to Jackson explain the officials point of view.

 

[3blizzard4]

It’s interesting listening to Jackson explain the officials point of view.

Yes I like it. Its been part of NBA and NFL for a long time.

 

[Seath The Scaleless]

It’s interesting listening to Jackson explain the officials point of view.

I've watched it like 50 times, and I still don't think it should have counted. First contact was in the crease, and yes, Grubauer tried to sell it, but it's still interference imo. Second contact was probably fine since it was outside the crease and Benn got kinda pushed while he did his "best" to avoid Grubauer lol. First contact should've been enough to overturn, or maybe I'm crazy

 

[PROUD PAPA]

Roope!

 

[Seath The Scaleless]

Look at these teams scoring a bunch of goals after losing the previous game. Must be nice.

 

[PROUD PAPA]

I've watched it like 50 times, and I still don't think it should have counted. First contact was in the crease, and yes, Grubauer tried to sell it, but it's still interference imo. Second contact was probably fine since it was outside the crease and Benn got kinda pushed while he did his "best" to avoid Grubauer lol. First contact should've been enough to overturn, or maybe I'm crazy

Ya I wouldn’t have been surprised at either outcome really. It would nice to hear the on ice officials explanation after the games are over just to get a better handle what exactly is the determining factor.

Btw I googled Elephant Butte because the name peaked my curiosity.
Looks like a great area.

 

[Superstar]

Look at these teams scoring a bunch of goals after losing the previous game. Must be nice.

Only the Leafs get goalied, always the goalies fault.

 

[3blizzard4]

Kraken with only 11 shots and in the 3rd? Yikes.

 

[Menzinger]

Leafs aside, this second round has been pretty awful. Stark comparison to the first round which had a ton of great series

 

[Squiffy]

Leafs aside, this second round has been pretty awful. Stark comparison to the first round which had a ton of great series

Par for the course. Usually picks back up in semi’s if only because that stakes are so high

 

[Phion Keneuf]

The Kraken got more fight than us. Lol

 

[Steven1562]

Seems.like the Hurricanes year. They have been knocking on the door for years but Boston/Tampa always stood in the way.

 

[Gabriel426]

If the Kraken draft well over the next couple years they could be a real force. I questioned the hiring of Hakstol but he has them committed to his system and working their asses off. It’s impressive.

Hakstol was bad when he was here. I guess maybe he is really good but Keefe shut him down or the players just didnt listen to him

 

[Gabriel426]

Seems.like the Hurricanes year. They have been knocking on the door for years but Boston/Tampa always stood in the way.

Well, they got an ex Leafs and over the past few seasons, contenders with exleafs usually win the Cup. Come to think of it, all remaining teams got ex Leafs on the roster.
Cane with Andersen
Devils with Bernier even though he is on LTIR
Marchment with Stars
McCann with Krakens
Hyman, Campbell, Ceci with Oilers
Verhaeghe with Panthers
Armadio with Vegas

 

[Gallagbi]

Leafs aside, this second round has been pretty awful. Stark comparison to the first round which had a ton of great series

I havent found either round to be that great. The FLA - BOS series was great, but thats about it.

 

[ACC1224]

Leafs aside, this second round has been pretty awful. Stark comparison to the first round which had a ton of great series

Personally, I love watching Dallas play.

 

[ToneDog]

Seriously, how can the Canes put up 6 on NJD and lead 3-1 missing Svetchnikov, Terravainen and Patches ?? A team that still had plenty of cap space at the TDL and did not use it. Not bad eh??

 

[andora]

Seriously, how can the Canes put up 6 on NJD and lead 3-1 missing Svetchnikov, Terravainen and Patches ?? A team that still had plenty of cap space at the TDL and did not use it. Not bad eh??

It appears they play an effective system. It appears that their depth players are identified to work in said system. It appears they work really hard in games.

It appears they respect their coach

 

[Fogelhund]

NHL enforcers die on average 10 years younger than their fellow players, study finds

Dr. Dave Ellemberg, a professor at Universite de Montreal and a specialist in sports medicine and concussions, said that the new study strengthens the case for ending fighting in hockey

www.theglobeandmail.com

Eventually the legal ramifications of CTE and brain injuries are going to catch up to this league, particularly when they really do very little to protect the players.

 

[Peasy]

Thank goodness the NHL has a former enforcer and someone that promotes/wants violence in hockey as the head of the Department of Player Safety.

 

[PROUD PAPA]

Now for a stress free game. It's relaxing when you don't care about what happens.