Around the NHL: Part XXXIV

[JohnC]

Why are we purposely diluting the meaning of the word ‘cheaters’ by using it to describe a team that, by all definitions, operated within the rules?

They quite literally did not cheat.

 

[will1066]

Popular unpinion: NBC's coverage/ presentation is better

 

[archanfelnsx]

Those rules are the same for everyone. Feel free to draft as well as they have, sign their top players to deals they have, make the TDL deals they have...

Don’t forget holding out a $9.5 Million dollar player 2-3 months longer then necessary and be “miraculously” recovered once the cap was no longer being enforced. It was Tampa who said really early last season that Kucherov would be out for the “regular season”. They circumvented the cap, period.

 

[NYR94]

I like how ESPN went to tighter framing of Emily Kaplan after her first bit because they realized she's constantly moving her hand around while speaking.

 

[archanfelnsx]

Why are we purposely diluting the meaning of the word ‘cheaters’ by using it to describe a team that, by all definitions, operated within the rules?

They quite literally did not cheat.

That is the laziest argument; “did everything within the rules”. Then why did the league investigate the Kucherov injury if it was “within the rules”? Because they skirted the rules and acted without integrity. The league couldn’t do anything but other teams were surely not happy and the league knew it since there was an investigation.

Remember when Sean Avery waved his hands in front of Brodeur in the playoffs? Even though it wasn’t “against the rules” the refs were ready to give him a penalty AND the NHL made that a penalty the VERY NEXT DAY!

 

[Leonardo87]

Good for Boyle! Even if he is on Pittsburgh. Lol.

 

[LokiDog]

Did Cooper get botox? Skin looks tight

He’s just been cheesin’ all summer looking at those consecutive rings. I think he calls one “job” and the other “security”.

 

[SA16]

Cooper is coaching this game like DQ. The team just didn't show up ready to play.

 

[Crease]

Enjoying the ESPN broadcast, but the curtain behind the booth is kind of janky. They can afford a nicer setup for Ferraro and McDonough.

 

[NYRKING30]

This game is such a snooze fest lol

 

[will1066]

I'm so bored by this game. Tampa seems disinterested playing a Penguins team with names that seem made up from a hockey movie depiction of the team, like Sudden Death.

 

[Boris Zubov]

I'm so bored by this game. Tampa seems disinterested playing a Penguins team with names that seem made up from a hockey movie depiction of the team, like Sudden Death.

I was under the impression Sudden Death was a true story.

 

[NYRKING30]

Why are we purposely diluting the meaning of the word ‘cheaters’ by using it to describe a team that, by all definitions, operated within the rules?

They quite literally did not cheat.

Don’t even bother he’s been crying since July

 

[Tob]

The window has closed for Tampa

 

[will1066]

Why does Maroon look like he just shoplifted 4 Sony Playstations and stuffed them under his jersey?

 

[will1066]

Hey, the Kraken was able to name a captain...

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

Pittsburgh are low key one of the most boring teams in the NHL

 

[will1066]

I was under the impression Sudden Death was a true story.

*based* on a true story. I believe the only true part was when JCVD fought the mascot Pengy (?) and killed him by ceiling fan.

 

[Tob]

Tampa comes back to win in regulation and I'll get a sex change.

 

[NYRKING30]

Tampa comes back to win in regulation and I'll get a sex change.

Things you shouldn’t have hit send for 1,000, Alex.

 

[LokiDog]

Tampa comes back to win in regulation and I'll get a sex change.

You’re lucky there’s an empty net on one side.

 

[Tob]

You’re lucky there’s an empty net on one side.

i've actually been looking for an excuse for a while.

 

[PuckLuck3043]

Tampa is going to have a very hard time winning the cup again. Palat, Goodrow, Coleman, and Gourde were all important players who played big minutes for them. I know they still have a lot of talent but you can't lose all those players and not expect to miss a beat.

 

[Tob]

Tampa is going to have a very hard time winning the cup again. Palat, Goodrow, Coleman, and Gourde were all important players who played big minutes for them. I know they still have a lot of talent but you can't lose all those players and not expect to miss a beat.

Palat is still there I think

 

[Crease]

NHL has turned into the NBA with under four minutes to go. Empty net, goal, empty net, goal, empty net, goal.

 

[LokiDog]

i've actually been looking for an excuse for a while.

I considered making that joke for you