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I believe that NHL execs wanted Arizona, because they believed that the retired Canucks there, would be a strong base. It's just not happening. Seems like 'big money' doesn't think Arizona is a worthwhile investment.

I agree with the league. Move on to better places. Fans of Arizona might be ok with following a team that is so far away. I've been a big fan of the Isles for the past 49 years, and I live in Niagara Falls Canada. It was tough when I was young, because coverage was practically non-existent. With the current plethora of information out there now, it is not hard to be a distant fan. I feel for them, but I would rather have a stronger team in the league.
 
Delay of game penalty by Chicago on a Dobson-like brain fart by Chicago up by 1 w/1:30 to go in game. Ducks already beat Vegas, so Vegas lost its destiny. If Kings tie, they move 3 spot to face EDM, if they don’t score and Chicago wins, then Vegas plays EDM. Kings score, Vegas now plays Dallas and EDM play LAK.

Will be interesting if that play has an impact on how the seeding goes rest of the way for the West. EDM now has an easier path, that’s for sure.
 
Dubas takes out one of Sullivan’s assistant coaches. Canadian media chatting it up.

Good old Dubas up to working the media again. So, in the end, crystal ball says Dubas is firing Rierden (he stinks anyway) in the hopes it pisses Sullivan off that he quits or seeks permission to mutually part ways to coach another team … like his buddy Fitz in NJ. Dubas opens the window for Keefe (UFA) or Woodcroft (available) bc Dubas ain’t hiring anyone with a winning pedigree to undermine him.

Just like in Toronto, Dubas starts taking out people to build in his excuse trail of why his teams just don’t go anywhere, despite his own transactional moves.
 
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Jets' Bowness announces retirement

Winnipeg Jets head coach Rick Bowness announced his retirement Monday. Hockey won't be the same without you, Bones 💙 pic.twitter.com/7evocydmqK— Winnipeg Jets (@NHLJets) May 6, 2024 Bowness is a finalist for the Jack Adams Award as the NHL's coach of the year after leading the Jets to a 52-24-6...
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Throttle said:
Dubas takes out one of Sullivan’s assistant coaches. Canadian media chatting it up.

Good old Dubas up to working the media again. So, in the end, crystal ball says Dubas is firing Rierden (he stinks anyway) in the hopes it pisses Sullivan off that he quits or seeks permission to mutually part ways to coach another team … like his buddy Fitz in NJ. Dubas opens the window for Keefe (UFA) or Woodcroft (available) bc Dubas ain’t hiring anyone with a winning pedigree to undermine him.

Just like in Toronto, Dubas starts taking out people to build in his excuse trail of why his teams just don’t go anywhere, despite his own transactional moves.
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It's amazing how this Charlatan conned his way into the NHL management ranks.
 
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I think Hickey is better than tv. He should be given a management position and trained for the front office. He has a good head for the game.
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He can probably do whatever he wants to do. So, whatever he's doing I assume he's doing it because it's what he wants. Maybe he's rounding out an education at the same time.
 
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It's amazing how this Charlatan conned his way into the NHL management ranks.
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Oh, it’s gonna get better. Once, people start to question his GM moves he’ll relinquish his GM duties and concentrate on his President of Hockey Operations role. He’s got 6 more years of smoke and mirrors to go.
 
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Bowness really got the job here during one of our worst years, i wish him the best in his reitrement. A shame he never got the cup.
 
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Oh, it’s gonna get better. Once, people start to question his GM moves he’ll relinquish his GM duties and concentrate on his President of Hockey Operations role. He’s got 6 more years of smoke and mirrors to go.
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Prob set up his family or future family due to the smoke and mirrors routine. In some degree, have to give him credit for working the hustle. Looks smart in those glasses too
 
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What's your reasoning? It seems like they jumped the gun given the coaches expecting to hit the market.
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Unless you don’t really want to pay your coach that much. Green doesn’t have much pay leverage, but has somewhat established himself as a NHL coach.

He’s on the lower tier of cost for established coaches. He’s also not too big of a name for a rookie GM to get caught up in a power struggle. Green will happily take the job.
 
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The team needs a new voice because the front office believes in the core. Where have I heard that before?
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Shanahan is placing politician. Notice the message came from Trevling. Shanahan needs to go and it may come be removing his role entirely. Really, the only reason to keep him is he can justify the $Ms made off a regular season winner.

Toronto drops the firing today, Thursday. They pushed back a press conference from Tuesday to Friday - my guess is to junk Shanahan tomorrow too or have some other justification for their playoff loss.
 
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Shanahan is placing politician. Notice the message came from Trevling. Shanahan needs to go and it may come be removing his role entirely. Really, the only reason to keep him is he can justify the $Ms made off a regular season winner.

Toronto drops the firing today, Thursday. They pushed back a press conference from Tuesday to Friday - my guess is to junk Shanahan tomorrow too or have some other justification for their playoff loss.
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man, what a circus up there. Pajama boy should be getting more heat, but Magic Mitch is in the fire instead of him
 
Utah will be generic for their first season, going through the desert on a horse with no name.

"Ownership of the NHL’s team in Utah has given fans 20 choices to vote on for the franchise’s new name ... the team will have a name starting with Utah. The inaugural season will feature jerseys with the name of the state on them, with a name, logo and colors to debut for 2025-26 after work done by the branding company Doubleday & Cartwright."

"The options provided to choose from are Frost, Ice, Powder, Mountaineers, Freeze, Mammoth, Black Diamonds, Blast, Caribou, Blizzard, Swarm, Hive, Outlaws, Yeti, Squall, Fury, Glaciers, Canyons, Venom and HC, which stands for Hockey Club."

Call me old-fashioned, but "Outlaws" sounds good. "Powder", "Hive" and "Hockey Club" not high on my list....

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Utah's NHL team to debut name, logo, colours in 2025-26 | TSN

Ownership of the NHL’s team in Utah has given fans 20 choices to vote on for the franchise’s new name, according to a survey sent out Wednesday by Smith Entertainment Group. The inaugural season will feature jerseys with the name of the state on them, with a name, logo and colors to debut for...
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Utah will be generic for their first season, going through the desert on a horse with no name.

"Ownership of the NHL’s team in Utah has given fans 20 choices to vote on for the franchise’s new name ... the team will have a name starting with Utah. The inaugural season will feature jerseys with the name of the state on them, with a name, logo and colors to debut for 2025-26 after work done by the branding company Doubleday & Cartwright."

"The options provided to choose from are Frost, Ice, Powder, Mountaineers, Freeze, Mammoth, Black Diamonds, Blast, Caribou, Blizzard, Swarm, Hive, Outlaws, Yeti, Squall, Fury, Glaciers, Canyons, Venom and HC, which stands for Hockey Club."

Call me old-fashioned, but "Outlaws" sounds good. "Powder", "Hive" and "Hockey Club" not high on my list....
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It may feel good to be out of the rain. Yeti is a cool along with Outlaws
 
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