Around The NHL Discussion 2019/20 - Part III

[Alklha]

Dreger making 'Hawks fans think they had acquired their franchise goalie, then immediately backtracking

 

[Brockon]

Backes to Anaheim. I remember when Boston fans said it would be easy to dump him and that he wouldn't cost them much to do so. I like the deal for them and like Kase, but they definitely paid a price to get rid of 75% of Backes.

Didn't realize Boston retained on Backes! That's interesting.

 

[Bluesfan54]

Both Carolina goalies got hurt during the game tonight, so they had to use the Zamboni driver as the emergency goalie. They STILL beat Toronto. Holy meltdown on the Leafs boards! I love it.

 

[Bobby Orrtuzzo]

Both Carolina goalies got hurt during the game tonight, so they had to use the Zamboni driver as the emergency goalie. They STILL beat Toronto. Holy meltdown on the Leafs boards! I love it.

My favorite quote came from the main boards:

“Having the guy who cost you 2 crucial points on your own payroll is peak Leafs”

 

[WeWantTacos]

Leafs losing to their minor league affiliate's 42 year old zamboni driver is the feel good story of the year.

 

[simon IC]

I know it is a little risky to be trading Allen so soon, but the situation in Carolina might be an opportunity to get maximum value for him. Hmmm ...

 

[Itsnotatrap]

Leafs losing to their minor league affiliate's 42 year old zamboni driver is the feel good story of the year.

That is going to get brought up for a long time. If they miss the playoffs by one point, it will be forever.

 

[Stealth JD]

Leafs losing to their minor league affiliate's 42 year old zamboni driver is the feel good story of the year.

i didn't know about this until this morning when i saw the (epic) thread on the main boards. I had to immediately watch last night's replay, from the 11 minute mark of the 2nd period on. what an awesome, AWESOME game. The fact that the Canes had a 2 goal lead when they brought in the Marlie's zamboni driver to play goal, then saw the Leafs score on two of their next 3 shots made it such a colossal failure on Toronto's part to end up being the team that lost by 3 goals. BrindA'mour and Keefe's expressions throughout the game were the best. Such a great story for David Ayers. Couldn't have happened against a better squad.

 

[fishsandwichpatrol]

well.... that's an uff da

 

[simon IC]

Lol, I couldn't be happier!

 

[Dbrownss]

The collapse of the Leafs dynasty before it ever started was amazing. Now they are desperate that Petro signs with him. Hopefully he stays here and Stl and delivers the final kick in the Teeth. Boy wonder GM folded that team so fast

 

[MissouriMook]

The collapse of the Leafs dynasty before it ever started was amazing. Now they are desperate that Petro signs with him. Hopefully he stays here and Stl and delivers the final kick in the Teeth. Boy wonder GM folded that team so fast

He clearly didn’t learn the lesson of what caused the Hawks decline, and even doubled down on that path by tying that much money and more in four forwards and neglected to build a complete roster, overpaying role players along the way.

 

[a mangy Meowth]

Just had to stop in and join you guys in relishing the Toronto situation lol, hopefully I won't be shouted out for being a COL fan. Why wouldn't Pietrangelo re-sign with you guys anyways?

My thoughts towards the leafs:

 

[Dbrownss]

Just had to stop in and join you guys in relishing the Toronto situation lol, hopefully I won't be shouted out for being a COL fan. Why wouldn't Pietrangelo re-sign with you guys anyways?

My thoughts towards the leafs:

He hasnt re signed yet. So were all antsy about it.

 

[a mangy Meowth]

He hasnt re signed yet. So were all antsy about it.

I figured it was automatic after the cup, but cap does look a little tight

 

[Dbrownss]

I figured it was automatic after the cup, but cap does look a little tight

I dont think it will be a cap issue. Ball is in Petro's court

 

[a mangy Meowth]

I dont think it will be a cap issue. Ball is in Petro's court

Gotcha

 

[Blueline2757]

I absolutely love what's going on in Leafs land. Boy wonder GM who is totally way over his head crumbled that team so fast.

 

[AjaxManifesto]

Just had to stop in and join you guys in relishing the Toronto situation lol, hopefully I won't be shouted out for being a COL fan. Why wouldn't Pietrangelo re-sign with you guys anyways?

My thoughts towards the leafs:

$$$$ + Canada + boyhood dreams + who knows?

He's a competitor, so he may think his next challenge is to walk in to a new team and build a winner there. Who knows but Petro?

 

[Spektre]

Ovie is 194 goals away from Gretzky.

He’s on pace for 57 goals but he’s missed a couple of games. I think giving him a hypothetical 55 is generous. That would give him 713.

That’s 181 behind Gretzky. Ovie would need to score 30 goals for 6 more seasons. I have been wrong before but I don’t think he gets there. Ovie will be 35 going into next season. At some point soon Father Time has to catch up with him.

 

[ezcreepin]

Ovie is 194 goals away from Gretzky.

He’s on pace for 57 goals but he’s missed a couple of games. I think giving him a hypothetical 55 is generous. That would give him 713.

That’s 181 behind Gretzky. Ovie would need to score 30 goals for 6 more seasons. I have been wrong before but I don’t think he gets there. Ovie will be 35 going into next season. At some point soon Father Time has to catch up with him.

We were saying this same thing for Jagr and he played another 7 years after returning from the KHL. Hell, he's STILL playing. I think Ovie will have enough will to keep playing till he breaks that record, but thats my opinion.

 

[DoubleK81]

We were saying this same thing for Jagr and he played another 7 years after returning from the KHL. Hell, he's STILL playing. I think Ovie will have enough will to keep playing till he breaks that record, but thats my opinion.

Agreed. Even if he loses 50% of his game, all he needs is to still have that PP one-timer and he'll get there. He's only missed a handful of games due to injury through his career, he's been extremely durable in spite of the heavy game he has played for the most part.

 

[Davimir Tarablad]

I'd wager he ends up with close to 50 next season as well, and at that point, he'd be 4 seasons away at most. Him playing until he's 40 is pretty reasonable and I think the only thing that'd stop him from breaking the record would be a potential lockout coming up.

 

[Stupendous Yappi]

Ovie is 194 goals away from Gretzky.

He’s on pace for 57 goals but he’s missed a couple of games. I think giving him a hypothetical 55 is generous. That would give him 713.

That’s 181 behind Gretzky. Ovie would need to score 30 goals for 6 more seasons. I have been wrong before but I don’t think he gets there. Ovie will be 35 going into next season. At some point soon Father Time has to catch up with him.

I don’t know if he can do it. A lot has to fall right for him. But I hope he gets close enough to make it interesting. It would also be wonderful if a Russian player could seize that mantle.

 

[Ranksu]

[DET/EDM] Mike Green (50% retained) for Kyle Brodziak + cond. 2020 4th round pick

[WSH/MTL] Ilya Kovalchuk (50% retained) for 2020 3rd round pick