Around the League - 2023/24

[Chiarelli]

Always been interesting to me how Messier is perceived.

Great job winning in New York in 94, full marks there but Gretzky made this guy's life so much easier in the 80s.

Won a cup on the Oilers without Gretzky too. He's a loser human being imo but his hockey resume is that of a legit HOFer.

 

[expatriatedtexan]

Mark Messier, the man who demanded captaincy upon arrival in Vancouver, had Trevor Linden traded, and made the Canucks un-retire the jersey of a man who died from cancer just so he can wear it, has a leadership award?

Huh.

The NHL and Messier both act like the Vancouver years never happened.

Unfortunately, most people remember.

 

[Bill Peckerskull]

 

[expatriatedtexan]

Always the same team...

What's in the water on Madison?

Something tells me the Blackhawks have not cleaned up one damn bit.

 

[Pokecheque]

What's in the water on Madison?

Something tells me the Blackhawks have not cleaned up one damn bit.

Makes that whole presser with Richardson scolding the public about the whole Corey Perry/Bedard's Mom thing all that much more hilarious.

 

[obZen]

Always the same team...

I'd recommend everyone read the article before assuming anything.

 

[Bill Peckerskull]

I'd recommend everyone read the article before assuming anything.

That's not what we do in society these days!

 

[GeoRox89]

Always the same team...

It’s a messy situation.

From the article:
‘In response to Ms. Sanders' allegations, the organization immediately conducted a thorough investigation with the assistance of outside counsel, including interviews with internal and external parties, and review of pertinent materials and digital records. Based on the information available to us, we found insufficient evidence to substantiate her claims. Of note, the persons identified by Ms. Sanders in your question are not, and have never been, independent contractors with nor employees of the Chicago Blackhawks.‘

The last part is big if true. It’s within the realm of possibility that her allegations are true but the alleged actions were committed by people who turn out to be from outside the organization.

‘Insufficient evidence to substantiate’ sounds like the NFL ruling on a challenge. That’s not exactly unequivocal, we found no evidence and this is an unsubstantiated allegation. It sounds closer to we feel it’s less than 49% on a balance of probabilities scale but not 0%.

Impossible to tell from what has been released if this woman is just throwing mud and seeing what sticks because her contract wasn’t renewed or didn’t feel comfortable coming forward until she was in a nothing left to lose situation. Of course based on prior history, the Blackhawks could just be lying and trying to muddy the waters.

 

[Bill Peckerskull]

 

[Chiarelli]

That's not what we do in society these days!

Guilty until proven innocent

 

[henchman21]

Guilty until proven innocent

And even then, guilty.

 

[MarkT]

Doesn't make any sense. The US is churning out elite goalies left and right. There's no discernible advantage there that I can see, unless the USHL and NCAA are just that much better at it than the CHL.

Apparently what happens in Canada is if a young goalie is any good, coaches will overplay him in an attempt to win, which ends up burning out the kid or causing injuries, and thus stunting their development.

 

[Alienblood]

Canes!

 

[BaconNater]

Is Berube a good coach for the Leafs? Can't imagine it works out well

 

[Balthazar]

Is Berube a good coach for the Leafs? Can't imagine it works out well

What did I miss??

 

[BaconNater]

What did I miss??

Nothing yet just seen some smoke around it tonight!

 

[Colorado Avalanche]

Pretty crazy imo

Great for him obviously!

 

[Bill Peckerskull]

Hey he didn't work for them, or the team before that, but here? That could work!

 

[dahrougem2]

MacDermid got 3 years AND a raise?????

 

[MacKaRant]

MacDermid got 3 years AND a raise?????

If we had gotten our sh*t kicked in by Vegas in the 2023 playoffs instead of being outworked by a deep Seattle team, I think we would have kept him.

 

[Chiarelli]

MacDermaid NJ contract

 

[Alienblood]

Berube got the Leafs job

 

[Balthazar]

Berube got the Leafs job

Considering he was in high demand and it's Toronto, he probably got a lot of money

 

[Bill Peckerskull]

 

[LOFIN]

I really f***ing hate the way they newsdump this stuff. I was really looking forward to listening to Real Kyper and Bourne talk about the other series, and now this takes up all the air.