Around The NHL #13

[Arizonatah Coyetis]

I'm down for a 'Derek Stepan Bud Light Bar' in the new arena. As long as Kid Rock doesn't mind. Because what he thinks should matter.

 

[Jamieh]

Not sure what it was, but he just rubbed me the wrong way. Probably his play, personality, looks, actions etc.


I have a couple of friends in Canada that have barns. They are full of shit, so he should fit right in.

We all have a player or 2 that we just can't come around on. It's human nature

 

[The Feckless Puck]

You know how we'll be able to tell Stepan is officially retired? He'll be less relaxed and drink less beer.

 

[Schemp]

What night should we retire his jersey? Or maybe wait for the new barn.

Why a new barn? Hang it from the rafters in Gila Arena.

 

[rt]

Maybe Rick Tocchet can get Stepan a job on his staff. He’s the quintessential Rick Tocchet player, listless loafer.

 

[TheLegend]

Maybe Rick Tocchet can get Stepan a job on his staff. He’s the quintessential Rick Tocchet player, listless loafer.

He’s actually working with another team. Can’t recall which one but it ain’t Vancouver.

 

[Jagged Ice]

He’s actually working with another team. Can’t recall which one but it ain’t Vancouver.

He works for the Wild. He doesn't have an official title yet but it will be in player development.

 

[rt]

He works for the Wild. He doesn't have an official title yet but it will be in player development.

Perfect role. “Stop taking everything so seriously. Hakuna Matata, ya know? Chillax bro. Grab a cold one.”

Their GM is something pretty special too. This should all end well for the Wild.

 

[Jakey53]

He works for the Wild. He doesn't have an official title yet but it will be in player development.

Player development? Now, that is funny.

 

[AZviaNJ]

https://x.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/1708542925758443810?s=20

Wasn't Lassi one of the prospects Ottawa fans didn't want to part with in a Chychrun trade?

Another win for BA.

 

[TheLegend]

Player development? Now, that is funny.

Expertise in arm curls.....

 

[Coyotedroppings]

Expertise in arm curls.....

12 oz.

 

[SniperHF]

Perfect role. “Stop taking everything so seriously. Hakuna Matata, ya know? Chillax bro. Grab a cold one.”

Their GM is something pretty special too. This should all end well for the Wild.

One of the most interesting threads I read recently was on Stepan's retirement in the Rangers forum. Post after post about what a gamer he was.

Not sure if that was true at one time and is now not, or we simply got the inferior pre-retirement country club version here in Arizona as is often the case.

I even say this as someone who thinks the trade for him is still defensible, but he's a very bewildering dude.

 

[Dirty Old Man]

One of the most interesting threads I read recently was on Stepan's retirement in the Rangers forum. Post after post about what a gamer he was.

Not sure if that was true at one time and is now not, or we simply got the inferior pre-retirement country club version here in Arizona as is often the case.

I even say this as someone who thinks the trade for him is still defensible, but he's a very bewildering dude.

I happened to be at the 2017 Yotes@Rangers game which was his first return to MSG. They really, really loved him there.

And really, he was fine his first year here - numbers in line with his Rangers numbers...it was only that second season when he turned....28 ... that he seemed to hit a wall. It may be that the first year of RT sucked the life out of him (as it did with so many of us)

 

[SniperHF]

RT sucked the life out of him (as it did with so many of us)

The Rick Tocchet theory of everything is compelling, generally.

 

[Jakey53]

I happened to be at the 2017 Yotes@Rangers game which was his first return to MSG. They really, really loved him there.

And really, he was fine his first year here - numbers in line with his Rangers numbers...it was only that second season when he turned....28 ... that he seemed to hit a wall. It may be that the first year of RT sucked the life out of him (as it did with so many of us)

RT gave him everything and then some and Stepan shit the bed. I think Stepan sucked the life out of the team. BA saw this, and I believe getting rid of Stepan was BA's first trade.

 

[Schemp]

Player development? Now, that is funny.

Does that mean he's the guy they send out to get beer?

 

[TheLegend]

The Rick Tocchet theory of everything is compelling, generally.

Let it be known it took a Rick Tocchet post to draw Sniper out of hiding.

 

[SniperHF]

Let it be known it took a Rick Tocchet post to draw Sniper out of hiding.

That or sick with covid boredom.

 

[TheLegend]

That or sick with covid boredom.

CoVID sucks. Even worse if Tocchet has to be a cure.

Get better soon!

 

[TheLegend]

Connor Bedard went to school today....... and MAF was giving the lesson.

 

[AZviaNJ]

I happened to be at the 2017 Yotes@Rangers game which was his first return to MSG. They really, really loved him there.

And really, he was fine his first year here - numbers in line with his Rangers numbers...it was only that second season when he turned....28 ... that he seemed to hit a wall. It may be that the first year of RT sucked the life out of him (as it did with so many of us)

6 pack a night during the season doesn't lend itself to NHL longevity....

And you're right Ranger fans loved him and many still do. 22 goals and 57 points were career highs....but scored a number of huge goals including a Game 7 OT winner.

 

[TheLegend]

TJ Oshie telling Adam Fantilli “Wecome the The National pal!!”

 

[FinnishCoyote]

Dahlin 11m/8y

 

[Kaizen]

Prosvetov claimed by the Avs.