Around the NHL: Training Camps and Pre-Season Games

[themilosh]

My hot take made without thinking of the Ullmark situation (not consciously at least) - Boston and Tampa miss the playoffs this year. I won't venture to guess who replaces them.

Gonna be Sabres and RedWings. Wish it were the Habs but we're not there yet.

 

[Gras]

 

[Jim Bob]

Ducks' John Gibson has appendectomy, expected to be out 3-6 weeks

The Anaheim Ducks are without star goalie John Gibson for at least the rest of pre-season after he had an appendectomy.

www.sportsnet.ca

 

[Dubi Doo]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1839452381056041272

 

[Jim Bob]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1839385428664910032

 

[Gras]

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www.letterkenny.tv

 

[DapperCam]

Feel bad for Laine. He’s been through so many injuries and then some AHL scrub does him in like this.

 

[Chainshot]

Feel bad for Laine. He’s been through so many injuries and then some AHL scrub does him in like this.

Pare throwing a dirty knee:

https://x.com/i/web/status/1840168395649503520

...and then Xhekaj does what needs to be done:

https://x.com/i/web/status/1840169232341905846

 

[Ehran]

Honestly, it looks like the guy set his feet to be ready to move in either direction. It doesn't really look like he stuck his leg out to get Laine.



EDIT: Okay, he sort of launches up at Laine to hit him as he goes by. His leg moves a bit but its (at least to me) not a blatant attempt to take out his leg.

 

[Chainshot]

Honestly, it looks like the guy set his feet to be ready to move in either direction. It doesn't really look like he stuck his leg out to get Laine.



EDIT: Okay, he sort of launches up at Laine to hit him as he goes by. His leg moves a bit but its (at least to me) not a blatant attempt to take out his leg.

I see him shift up because Laine is going to slip past him and that puts his leading knee out in front which gets Laine. It's somewhere between greasy and unfortunate.

 

[OkimLom]

Unfortunate circumstances for Laine. I don’t think it’s too much of a dirty hit, but in real time, I can understand why others may believe it was. Just crappy luck for Laine.

 

[DapperCam]

Honestly, it looks like the guy set his feet to be ready to move in either direction. It doesn't really look like he stuck his leg out to get Laine.



EDIT: Okay, he sort of launches up at Laine to hit him as he goes by. His leg moves a bit but its (at least to me) not a blatant attempt to take out his leg.

I think he sticks out his leg in an effort to obstruct Laine and make some sort of contact to slow him down, not injure him. Still reckless though.

 

[SharkInABoloTie]

I think he sticks out his leg in an effort to obstruct Laine and make some sort of contact to slow him down, not injure him. Still reckless though.

It's this. Sticking your leg/knee out to slow someone down is the definition of kneeing. Intentional or not, it's a no go if your legs are nearly extended out as far as they can, which this guy has in this scenario. You get him with your shoulders, or you let him go and stick check. This guy is a f***ing moron, and he refused to answer the bell and Xhekaj came calling. Not only is he a f***ing coward, the next time the leafs and Habs meet in the regular season, I guarantee you there will be a response and this f***ing ahl nobody loser will be the reason any leaf gets hurt. All because he can't just drop them for his bullshit "hit"