Around the NHL 11 - 2023/24

[Buffdog]

“It kind of feels like you’re on vacation but you know you’re not,” Dubois says. “You know you’re going to work the next day, putting your work boots on, and concentrating on hockey.”

It's like he forgot about the part that he actually wasn't on vacation there

 

[Thechozen1]

Any predictions where PLDud plays in 25-26 after the Caps send him packing?

Minnesota would be a terrific landing spot for him. It may not have the ocean but there are 10,000 lakes albeit frozen ones during the hockey season.

 

[WolfHouse]

Apparently Barclay Goodrow is none too happy about being claimed by SJ. They were on his NTC so they got around it by putting him on waivers.

https://nypost.com/2024/06/19/sports/why-rangers-chris-drury-waiving-barclay-goodrow-was-cold-blooded/?utm_source=reddit.com

He should stop complaining- he will be dealt at the deadline to a contender and then just put on waivers again... it's prob the new loophole

 

[JetsFan815]

Good no way should a 12 point player have a 15 team NTC.

No way any player should have any type of NTC/NMC. Worst thing NHL did was not scrape this monstrosity during the lockout. There are people working in oil rigs off the coast of Alaska with their families on the other side of the continent or teaching English in rural Japan/South Korea making a fraction of what these millionaire athletes do for living in first world metropolitan cities, in top 1% neighborhoods in said cities and the best hotels money can buy on the road. Cry me a river about your NTC/NMCs.

 

[10Ducky10]

Any predictions where PLDud plays in 25-26 after the Caps send him packing?

The KHL?

 

[Jetfaninflorida]

He has nobody to blame but himself. Not sure what the underlying problem is with him but he’s back to playing in a place that he probably doesn’t want to be in.

I think that his underlying problem is that he peaked early and has 'developed' into a ~$4M player that is making ~$8M. The expectations are far above his ability to deliver.

 

[surixon]

He has nobody to blame but himself. Not sure what the underlying problem is with him but he’s back to playing in a place that he probably doesn’t want to be in.

He can't seem to be able to motivate himself to play with the assertiveness he needs on a consistent enough basis. He's pretty useless if his engine isn't running on the ice.

 

[bustamente]

Anthony Mantha told by F*** Vegas that they don't want him back, I thought that dude had a chance to be a monster in the NHL

 

[surixon]

Anthony Mantha told by F*** Vegas that they don't want him back, I thought that dude had a chance to be a monster in the NHL

Yeah, he's got the talent but hasn't really been able to put it together over long stretches.

 

[jetsmooseice]

Let the speculation begin on where the inevitable Dubois Fresh Start Part V will occur next year

 

[DeepFrickinValue]

Let the speculation begin on where the inevitable Dubois Fresh Start Part V will occur next year

Capitals vs kings will be a telling game. Who goes after PLD?

 

[Buffdog]

Let the speculation begin on where the inevitable Dubois Fresh Start Part V will occur next year

I think another interesting factor will be who wants to move on?

His first two teams, it was PLD that wanted out

In LA, I'm sure he would have been more than happy living the lifestyle while collecting 8M per year and floating around the ice 82 times a season

Will he try to force himself out of Washington or will they need to find a creative way to punt on him and his contract too?

 

[cbcwpg]

RE: PLD

This is the closest he's been to Montreal...

Columbus to Montreal - 1150 KMs
Winnipeg to Montreal - 2275 KMs
Los Angeles to Montreal - 4580 KMs
Washington to Montreal - 940 KMs

 

[jetsmooseice]

In LA, I'm sure he would have been more than happy living the lifestyle while collecting 8M per year and floating around the ice 82 times a season

I guess with the salary cap going up, $8MM won't be as much as it used to. Might be a reasonable amount for a 30 goal, 60 point 2nd line centre, assuming he can eventually get back there again?

At this point if Doob can regain his peak Winnipeg form that's going to be as good as it gets, I don't think anyone is expecting him to take it to a higher level.

RE: PLD

This is the closest he's been to Montreal...

LOL

At least he gets to wear bleu blanc rouge again.

 

[Jetfaninflorida]

Tale of Two Goalies - except it's the same guy

Bob's sv% against the Oil

G1 1.000 W
G2 0.947 W
G3 0.914 W
G4 0.688 L - pulled
G5 0.826 L

IIRC correctly, Florida's playoff hopes went to shit last year when Bob crapped the bed in the finals.

Which Bob shows up tomorrow? Anyone's guess. I don't think he has to be great, just pretty good and FLA should win this.

 

[tbcwpg]

Tale of Two Goalies - except it's the same guy

Bob's sv% against the Oil

G1 1.000 W
G2 0.947 W
G3 0.914 W
G4 0.688 L - pulled
G5 0.826 L

IIRC correctly, Florida's playoff hopes went to shit last year when Bob crapped the bed in the finals.

Which Bob shows up tomorrow? Anyone's guess. I don't think he has to be great, just pretty good and FLA should win this.

I dunno, watching the last two games Edmonton was dominant. I don't think "pretty good" would've won either game.

 

[WolfHouse]

Capitals vs kings will be a telling game. Who goes after PLD?

Doughty

 

[Jetfaninflorida]

I dunno, watching the last two games Edmonton was dominant. I don't think "pretty good" would've won either game.

Well, last game an 0.870 would have got them to Overtime.

 

[gojetsgo]

Tale of Two Goalies - except it's the same guy

Bob's sv% against the Oil

G1 1.000 W
G2 0.947 W
G3 0.914 W
G4 0.688 L - pulled
G5 0.826 L

IIRC correctly, Florida's playoff hopes went to shit last year when Bob crapped the bed in the finals.

Which Bob shows up tomorrow? Anyone's guess. I don't think he has to be great, just pretty good and FLA should win this.

well florida doesn't get anywhere close if it wasn't for bob last standing on his head, also wouldn't have been up 3-0 if it wasn't for him either

 

[Weezeric]

Tale of Two Goalies - except it's the same guy

Bob's sv% against the Oil

G1 1.000 W
G2 0.947 W
G3 0.914 W
G4 0.688 L - pulled
G5 0.826 L

IIRC correctly, Florida's playoff hopes went to shit last year when Bob crapped the bed in the finals.

Which Bob shows up tomorrow? Anyone's guess. I don't think he has to be great, just pretty good and FLA should win this.

I dunno if you can blame Bob for the goals that were scored off shots going wide deflecting off knees and elbows, or when his defenceman knocks him into the corner. Oilers are definitely getting the bounces for the last couple. We will see how long that lasts.

 

[raideralex99]

Looks like Jake Guentzel is signing with the Canucks. He has been spotted all over the Vancouver area even being shown houses by a realtor.

 

[gojetsgo]

Looks like Jake Guentzel is signing with the Canucks. He has been spotted all over the Vancouver area even being shown houses by a realtor.

wonder if it was the same realtor stastny was using

 

[DeepFrickinValue]

wonder if it was the same realtor stastny was using

We have quite a few realtors in Vancouver. We should really name a pro-team “The realtors.”

 

[UFO]

Almost pissed my pants laughing when I heard about PLD's trade. Haha!

 

[hockeyarena]

Looks like Jake Guentzel is signing with the Canucks. He has been spotted all over the Vancouver area even being shown houses by a realtor.

Well that just sounds like collusion doesn't it.