Around the NHL: 2024-25 Season, Are You Not Entertained?

[sabremike]

"Hello police, I'd like to report a murder..."

 

[Fjordy]

"Hello police, I'd like to report a murder..."
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Hughes is very good, but so is Dahlin, different situations, different teams. Dahlin was the consensus number one, and even if we had chosen Hughes, nothing would have changed with this team, all the same problems would still be there. Hughes has his slick skating and speed, but Dahlin is a physical monster (when healthy). Just a year ago, Dahlin had a better season than Hughes.

 

[Zman5778]

 

[Fjordy]

It makes sense, I've seen a lot of complaints about Lalonde.

 

[ValJamesDuex]

 

[Zman5778]

 

[Jim Bob]

'A game circled on my calender': Ducks' Gauthier ready to face Flyers for first time

Cutter Gauthier and the Philadelphia Flyers are set to add a chapter to their already complicated relationship on Saturday afternoon.

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“I don’t give a (expletive) what he says. I’m not interested in answering any questions about Cutter Gauthier," Tortorella replied. "I don’t wish anything bad on the kid, I’m not going to answer any questions on it.”

 

[MarkusKetterer]

Between this and what happened to Marchand, the Bruins had themselves a game

 

[MarkusKetterer]

Some interesting facts about the Habs win over the Panthers today:

Dobes is the 4th Hab to get a shutout in his debut since 1955.

Dobes is the second goalie to get a shutout in their debut while wearing #75 since Yann Danis (vs. Atlanta, 2005).

Dobes is the second goalie in NHL history to get a shutout in their NHL debut versus the defending Cup champions (1st was Daren Puppa in 1985 [Edmonton]).

 

[Fjordy]

Eh, I wanted to take a flyer to Parssinen.

 

[Mike McDermott]

 

[SundherDome]

Eh, I wanted to take a flyer to Parssinen.

Not for a third

 

[Fjordy]

Not for a third

Why not, we just paid a second for a fourth liner, Parssinen seems to have that top 9 potential, plus he's a center, we'll have to see how he does in AVS.

 

[ValJamesDuex]

Why not, we just paid a second for a fourth liner, Parssinen seems to have that top 9 potential, plus he's a center, we'll have to see how he does in AVS.

you have to overpay to get players to come here, outbid other teams, not be scared of your shadow, and to "finish" the deal. Or you miss the playoffs for 14 years!

 

[Jim Bob]

Decision to healthy scratch Oilers' Jeff Skinner a long time coming

As inevitable as Christmas or New Year's Day, Jeff Skinner's seat in the Anaheim press box on Sunday had been waiting for him for weeks now. Mark Spector looks at what's next for the Oilers after healthy scratching Skinner.

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Canucks' Hughes week-to-week, Pettersson a week away

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes is week-to-week and forward Elias Pettersson is considered a week away from returning, head coach Rick Tocchet said Sunday, according to The Nation Network's Jeff Paterson.Both are out with undisclosed injuries. Hughes and Pettersson didn't play in...

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[Fjordy]

Decision to healthy scratch Oilers' Jeff Skinner a long time coming

As inevitable as Christmas or New Year's Day, Jeff Skinner's seat in the Anaheim press box on Sunday had been waiting for him for weeks now. Mark Spector looks at what's next for the Oilers after healthy scratching Skinner.

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Canucks' Hughes week-to-week, Pettersson a week away

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes is week-to-week and forward Elias Pettersson is considered a week away from returning, head coach Rick Tocchet said Sunday, according to The Nation Network's Jeff Paterson.Both are out with undisclosed injuries. Hughes and Pettersson didn't play in...

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They will probably look for a deal.

 

[Jim Bob]

They will probably look for a deal.

Skinner has a full NMC. And you can ask Carolina how easy it is to get Skinner to waive...

 

[Jim Bob]

Allvin backs Pettersson but doesn't rule out trade: 'Anything is possible'

Vancouver Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin believes Elias Pettersson is an important piece of the organization's long-term plan, but he called on his highest-paid player to improve as he endures a turbulent season."Petey has shown up to this point that he is an extremely talented, quality...

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Vancouver Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin believes Elias Pettersson is an important piece of the organization's long-term plan, but he called on his highest-paid player to improve as he endures a turbulent season.

"Petey has shown up to this point that he is an extremely talented, quality player that could and should be a No. 1 center," Allvin told Sportsnet's Iain MacIntyre. "I believe in him. I believe that he's capable. (But) he needs to mature and understand that there are certain expectations, and it does not get easier. And you need to face the music when things don't go well. Is (a trade) possible? I guess I would say anything is possible."

Pettersson is in the first season of an eight-year, $92.8-million contract extension he signed in March. He has full no-trade protection beginning in 2025-26.

OK, that would scare the heck out of me if I were another GM.

 

[Fjordy]

Skinner has a full NMC. And you can ask Carolina how easy it is to get Skinner to waive...

No. I mean Canucks.

 

[KiwiGriff]

The weather looks a bit shit at the Winter Classic.

 

[KiwiGriff]

Cam Fowler playing his 1000th game, at the Winter Classic, scores the opening goal. Pretty cool.