Around the NHL 2023-2024

[PocketNines]

The star of the night last night was Hank's suit. That thing was beautiful

 

[Brockon]

Didn't see this coming. Anyone have ideas about where he might be headed or who might replace Waddell as Hurricanes GM?

Don Waddell steps down from position as Carolina Hurricanes president and GM | TSN

The Carolina Hurricanes announced Friday that President and General Manager Don Waddell has resigned from his position with the organization.

www.tsn.ca

 

[Drubilly]

The star of the night last night was Hank's suit. That thing was beautiful

You know he hits the ‘dasheries hard in addition to having a personal tailor.

 

[Brian39]

Didn't see this coming. Anyone have ideas about where he might be headed or who might replace Waddell as Hurricanes GM?

Don Waddell steps down from position as Carolina Hurricanes president and GM | TSN

The Carolina Hurricanes announced Friday that President and General Manager Don Waddell has resigned from his position with the organization.

www.tsn.ca

Tulsky is taking over as interim GM and he is one of the few names that constantly gets floated as 'the next up and coming GM' by insiders. I'll be pretty surprised if Tulsky isn't eventually named permanent GM.

Realistically, I think that the bigger question is whether Tulsky will takeover as 'President and GM' as a direct replacement to Waddell or if the team splits the duties between 2 people (likely an outside hire for President while Tulsky becomes the GM).

 

[PJJJP]

So the Islanders trade #18 and #50 to Chicago for #20, #54, and #61. This is a weird trade to be making 1 month before the draft

 

[MissouriMook]

So the Islanders trade #18 and #50 to Chicago for #20, #54, and #61. This is a weird trade to be making 1 month before the draft

I think I would have been OK if we had made this deal with #16 and #48. Picking up an extra 2nd rounder would have been a good move.

 

[Beauterham]

So the Islanders trade #18 and #50 to Chicago for #20, #54, and #61. This is a weird trade to be making 1 month before the draft

It seems like Chicago has something up their sleeves? I mean, this feels like it's a precursor for something bigger to come. Are they going to try to move up even further than 18th overall at the draft? Do they want to trade for a player who's team demanded better picks? Otherwise a trade like this doesn't make any sense at all so far from the draft.

I can understand the Islanders though. There's not a lot of difference between picks 18 and 20 and 50 and 54... and they even get in an extra late 2nd round pick.

 

[PocketNines]

You know he hits the ‘dasheries hard in addition to having a personal tailor.

I need that suit, I would wear it to the grocery store

 

[Blueston]

It seems like Chicago has something up their sleeves? I mean, this feels like it's a precursor for something bigger to come. Are they going to try to move up even further than 18th overall at the draft? Do they want to trade for a player who's team demanded better picks? Otherwise a trade like this doesn't make any sense at all so far from the draft.

I can understand the Islanders though. There's not a lot of difference between picks 18 and 20 and 50 and 54... and they even get in an extra late 2nd round pick.

depending on your board, the dropoff this year occurs somewhere between picks 16-20. islanders may well think they will basically get same player at 20 as 18 but chicago thinks they have assured they will still get one of their guys which they doubted at 20. and chicago has a MUCH deeper system than isles, so the extra 2nd would be much more needed by isles than chicago. it feels odd to see this trade NOW, but the trade itself seems to make sense for both sides.

 

[Stupendous Yappi]

So the Islanders trade #18 and #50 to Chicago for #20, #54, and #61. This is a weird trade to be making 1 month before the draft

That’s a move you can lay the groundwork for, but you pull the trigger when the guy you want is available at that spot - during the draft.

 

[ChicagoBlues]

Hank is the best-dressed man in the NHL. Zadorov also cranks it up a bit.

 

[Spear]

That’s a move you can lay the groundwork for, but you pull the trigger when the guy you want is available at that spot - during the draft.

That's what I thought originally, then I looked up some prospect pool rankings, and the NYI were ranked in the bottom 3 of a few. So maybe they just felt getting another swing at a 2nd rounder was worth it because they need everything?

 

[ChicagoBlues]

Started paying attention to Verhaeghe's shot during the '23 playoffs. Nice hands. Quick, accurate shot.

Lindgren with a fantastic play on Barkov halfway thru the 2nd.

The Panthers do a better version of what won the Blues' Cup.

I want the Rangers to win. I predicted the Rangers to win. But the Panthers are pizzazzing the puck around with ultigreat magnifitude.

PK may be right about Bouchard getting the Conn Smythe, if and only if he performs well in the Final (should YEG make it) and the Oilers lose in the Final.

I've been talking up Laf, but is it fire or stupidity?

Alexis, I'm confused.

 

[TheDizee]

That was knocked down with a high stick

 

[Stupendous Yappi]

That's what I thought originally, then I looked up some prospect pool rankings, and the NYI were ranked in the bottom 3 of a few. So maybe they just felt getting another swing at a 2nd rounder was worth it because they need everything?

But how does it make sense for Chicago when they don’t know who is there? Maybe they have 3 guys rated the same, amd all three are available at 18. Why are they paying to move up 2 spots when they can retain their draft picks and pick one they know they want at 20? (Or whatever the numbers are)

 

[Linkens Mastery]

But how does it make sense for Chicago when they don’t know who is there? Maybe they have 3 guys rated the same, amd all three are available at 18. Why are they paying to move up 2 spots when they can retain their draft picks and pick one they know they want at 20? (Or whatever the numbers are)

The picks may be used to flip in a different trade for a player

 

[TheDizee]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1794388511157870742

 

[Spear]

But how does it make sense for Chicago when they don’t know who is there? Maybe they have 3 guys rated the same, amd all three are available at 18. Why are they paying to move up 2 spots when they can retain their draft picks and pick one they know they want at 20? (Or whatever the numbers are)

Are they looking to package 18 + 34 or 50 to move up further? That's the only thing that makes sense to me.

 

[Beauterham]

Are they looking to package 18 + 34 or 50 to move up further? That's the only thing that makes sense to me.

They also have multiple firsts and seconds next year they can add to a package.

 

[AVictoryDive]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1794388511157870742

He also was hunched over so I think you’re just making something out of nothing. Shoulder height and hunched over is definitely not.

 

[Ranksu]

Dallas defensive stickplay is from another level.

Edmonton has more legs, but to me itse More of thst they had really tough 1st and scond round. They are tired.

Dallas nicely shutdown McJesus. That is what Edmonton really has now currently. Have to give Bouchard compliments, he's playing very impressive playoffs.

Im rooting for Dallas win a Cup. They have deserved it. No matter how I hate Benn.

 

[Blueston]

Dallas defensive stickplay is from another level.

Edmonton has more legs, but to me itse More of thst they had really tough 1st and scond round. They are tired.

Dallas nicely shutdown McJesus. That is what Edmonton really has now currently. Have to give Bouchard compliments, he's playing very impressive playoffs.

Im rooting for Dallas win a Cup. They have deserved it. No matter how I hate Benn.

Miro is on another level. Makar is only D in league who I find has real argument that perhaps he might be better.

 

[PocketNines]

This guy is winning the conference finals:

 

[The Note]

Trouba’s lucky his aim sucks because he’s tried to elbow two separate guys in the head these playoffs.

 

[Ranksu]

Jeesus i hate Rangers. Robery win by Rangers. Absolute dog shit. Gold ibhate that franchise