Around the NHL 2024-25 regular season
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TheBeerNerd
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NJDevs26
Once upon a time...
- Mar 21, 2007
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It takes a lot more than one meh start to a season to off a successful GM in the NHL. I know he took over a good team and hasn’t won a Cup but they’ve been 100-point caliber every year and he’s been running it a decade.
Jersey Fan 12
Positive Vibes
- Nov 20, 2006
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Or maybe the fact that his team has been 100+ points for the past decade or so.
MartyOwns
thank you shero
- Apr 1, 2007
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i just learned on the bruins forum that zacha will return a 1st at the deadline 
TheBeerNerd
of the New Jersey Meatwads
Ah, good times...i just learned on the bruins forum that zacha will return a 1st at the deadline
TrufleShufle
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How? We don't even have our first this year, unless they want 26.i just learned on the bruins forum that zacha will return a 1st at the deadline
Better Call Sal
Salnalysis
Haula has 1 point in his last 9 games and is still outscoring Zacha on the season, 9 to 7.
Zacha has three years left and some trade protection. I doubt he’s going anywhere this season. Boston has a decent number of expiring deals they will try to move first but they just fired thr coach and will give that time to play out before they sell at the deadline.
I don't see any reason to fire Sweeney or to even think about it. He's fine. He's not a miracle worker - he had Chara, Bergeron, and Krejci on ridiculously cheap contracts for most of his tenure, and of course he can't replace those guys.
The thing is that I can't imagine the Bruins ever committing to a full rebuild - they haven't missed the playoffs 3 straight years since the 60s. They're also not in a good position to do that because Pastrnak, McAvoy, and Swayman are stars in their prime.
The thing is that I can't imagine the Bruins ever committing to a full rebuild - they haven't missed the playoffs 3 straight years since the 60s. They're also not in a good position to do that because Pastrnak, McAvoy, and Swayman are stars in their prime.
A function of this award generally being given to whatever coaches had a shitty roster that got bailed out by goaltending.
- May 1, 2011
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His numbers in the AHL were elite every year and he’s only 23 years old.
It’s not like it’s a 9 game sample of some veteran Hamburglar guy or goalie who has been in the league for years to mediocre results.
Remember, they did fire Chiarelli only 4 years after a cup, 2 years after a finals appearance and in their first playoff miss since Chiarelli’s first year there. And it was the same ownership and Cam Neely is still POHOPS and was back then. I can see a situation where he goes or possibly both just over the single playoff miss.
Interesting from the main board. Devils down 2.7%.
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Attendance changes so far this season
Obviously incredible bounce back by the Jets. Panthers as cup winners make sense. Any that stands out from the list to you? Source NHL Attendance Report 2024-25 - Sound Of Hockey
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Interesting from the main board. Devils down 2.7%.
Attendance changes so far this season
Obviously incredible bounce back by the Jets. Panthers as cup winners make sense. Any that stands out from the list to you? Source NHL Attendance Report 2024-25 - Sound Of Hockey
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I'm assuming partly lag effect (bad year last year, takes time to re-build enthusiasm) coupled with deep run for the Yanks.
TheBeerNerd
of the New Jersey Meatwads
I think we've still sold out most of our games and the actual number decline is only a couple hundred.
AfroThunder396
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Does this factor in the "home" game we had in Europe? EDIT: Attendance for that game was 16,722 which probably doesn't impact this years attendance much.Interesting from the main board. Devils down 2.7%.
Attendance changes so far this season
Obviously incredible bounce back by the Jets. Panthers as cup winners make sense. Any that stands out from the list to you? Source NHL Attendance Report 2024-25 - Sound Of Hockey
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But also, does the comparison to last year include the outdoor "home" game we had last year with an attendance of +70,000?
Better Call Sal
Salnalysis
I'd be remiss if I didn't mention that not only does Zacha play nearly 4 more minutes a night than Haula, his most common linemate is still Pastrnak while Haula's is Paul Cotter.
I make this trade over and over again, and I still have love for Pav.
Good point on the outdoor game.
We seem to be well past the point of looking at a ton of empty seats at the Rock.
Would like to see what a sustained stretch of winning would do(as well as the continued improvement in the surrounding area of Newark), but I think we are a pretty good situation in terms of attendance currently.
None Shall Pass
Dano moisturizes
What was the price increase on the tickets? If they went up 5% the net revenue is still higher.
- May 1, 2011
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I'm a little surprised, as even the most recent home game against the Sharks was a sell out (16514 is current listed capacity for hockey?) and I thought maybe that one would be like 12149 or something when I just went to look it up.
I'm surprised that many people wanted to come and see the Sharks. Obviously a lot of excitement about Celebrini and many fans excited to see Blackwood.
I'm surprised that many people wanted to come and see the Sharks. Obviously a lot of excitement about Celebrini and many fans excited to see Blackwood.
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It was one of their 6 promotional giveaway games which are: rally towel, camo fanny pack, toy block set, Ring of Honor pin, hat and bobblehead.
10/10 vs TOR: Home Opener
“All fans in attendance will receive a commemorative rally towel courtesy of Citizens”
11/10 vs SJS: Military Appreciation Night
“The first 9,000 fans in attendance will receive camo military bags courtesy of Prudential Financial”
1/18 vs PHI: Next Generation Weekend
“The first 9,000 fans in attendance on Saturday will receive an Ondrej Palat toy block set courtesy of RWJBarnabas Health”
1/22 vs BOS: Ring of Honor
“All fans in attendance will receive a limited-edition Ring of Honor pin courtesy of Citizens”
3/22 vs OTT: Mascot Madness
“The first 9,000 fans in attendance will receive an NJ Devil hat courtesy of MSG Networks”
4/16 vs DET: Made in NJ Night (last home game)
“The first 9,000 fans in attendance will receive a Jacob Markstrom bobblehead.”
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I was thinking Detroit, but only because they have a coach that's been there longer and I'd think they'd want to do better this year, despite the fact that they have a patchwork roster to go with their kids.
I feel like Brunette is probably safe the remainder of the year, unless the wheels really come off. If they're 8-10 games below NHL 500 then Brunette is probably done then. If not then I'd just think it will happen after the year ends.
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