News from Around the AHL/NHL/KHL 2024-25

[Throttle]

Laine is cleared to leave the player assistance program, which means now he can be traded.

So, do you all want to start a pool on what day the trade to CAR will be announced?

Patrik Laine cleared to return from NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program | TSN

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine was cleared to return from the NHL/NHLPA Players Assistance Program, it was announced Friday.

www.tsn.ca

My guess is Waddell wants to move on from the dead wood of Kookalooka’s terrible moves that have put the organization in the state it’s in. Probably before the start of the season vs really seeing what Laine does.

Whatever Laine does post-CBJ, who cares? CBJ needs to move on and forward.

 

[BrockLobster]

Our old captain stripped of his C.

Toronto Maple Leafs expected to name Auston Matthews captain on Wednesday | TSN

The Toronto Maple Leafs are expected to name Auston Matthews as team captain on Wednesday, according to TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger.

www.tsn.ca

 

[SI90]

Leafs Stripping Pajamas of the C and giving it to Matthews lmao

Amazing.

Guy would have had a statue outside of UBS.


Matthews to Tavares when he sees him in training camp….

 

[Throttle]

Our old captain stripped of his C.

Toronto Maple Leafs expected to name Auston Matthews captain on Wednesday | TSN

The Toronto Maple Leafs are expected to name Auston Matthews as team captain on Wednesday, according to TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger.

www.tsn.ca

There was something always fishy about the timing of Matthew’s mooning story getting leaked to the press during the summer of ‘who should be captain’ - can’t give it to the guy who mooned a security guard…

 

[FoxYou727]

John Tavares might be the most overrated player in NHL history

No 100 point seasons, no awards other than 2 Hart finalist appearance and losing the Art Ross by 1 point, only 2 playoff series wins (Yes he did in fact end two teams playoff series win droughts but so what) and to top it all of

THE NEW YORK ISLANDERS HAVE WON JUST AS MANY PLAYOFF SERIES IN TORONTO (more if you want to count the play-in) AS HE HAS WON IN HIS ENTIRE CAREER

 

[doublechili]

Our old captain stripped of his C.

Toronto Maple Leafs expected to name Auston Matthews captain on Wednesday | TSN

The Toronto Maple Leafs are expected to name Auston Matthews as team captain on Wednesday, according to TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger.

www.tsn.ca

I guess the stitched-on "C" on his jersey did not have a NMC?

 

[Richie Daggers Crime]

John Tavares might be the most overrated player in NHL history

No 100 point seasons, no awards other than 2 Hart finalist appearance and losing the Art Ross by 1 point, only 2 playoff series wins (Yes he did in fact end two teams playoff series win droughts but so what) and to top it all of

THE NEW YORK ISLANDERS HAVE WON JUST AS MANY PLAYOFF SERIES IN TORONTO (more if you want to count the play-in) AS HE HAS WON IN HIS ENTIRE CAREER

These grapes seem sour.

 

[FoxYou727]

These grapes seem sour.

Ay man it is the offseason and all hockey fans are allowed to have their opinion on Tavares being stripped of the C including us islanders fans

And I stated my opinion and it really isn't an opinion but rather an objectively true statement

 

[The Lighthouse]

Unleashed?

 

[Richie Daggers Crime]

And I stated my opinion and it really isn't an opinion but rather an objectively true statement

Except for the first sentence.

 

[FoxYou727]

Except for the first sentence.

Maybe, but he is up there with the most overrated players in NHL history imo

 

[Lek]

hmm....not sure who is over rating him past those who paid him.

 

[leeroggy]

Ay man it is the offseason and all hockey fans are allowed to have their opinion on Tavares being stripped of the C including us islanders fans

And I stated my opinion and it really isn't an opinion but rather an objectively true statement

And it would be nice for the Leafs fans who kept telling us how wrong/jealous we were when we pointed out his leadership flaws would admit we weren't blowing smoke up their butts . . .

 

[Richie Daggers Crime]

hmm....not sure who is over rating him past those who paid him.

Well, that's just your objective opinion, man.

 

[leeroggy]

hmm....not sure who is over rating him past those who paid him.

98% of Leaf Nation now, up from 1% when he signed

 

[Bexlyspeed]

cant wait for the chants the next time he visits UBS!

 

[eoin92]

I guess the stitched-on "C" on his jersey did not have a NMC?

It was a modified NMC, they attached it with Velcro.

 

[benedictTavares]

These grapes seem sour.

it is petty and I am here for it.

 

[Glory Days]

Our old captain stripped of his C.

Toronto Maple Leafs expected to name Auston Matthews captain on Wednesday | TSN

The Toronto Maple Leafs are expected to name Auston Matthews as team captain on Wednesday, according to TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger.

www.tsn.ca

Leafs should have waited until Tavares contract expires. I don’t see Lou giving Horvat the C until Lee’s contract is up.

 

[eoin92]

Are they at least going to make him and Ass. Captain.

 

[Mr Misunderstood]

I do find it funny that a few have advocated for our beloved Isles to do the same with Lee and Bo.

 

[leeroggy]

 

[Chapin Landvogt]

Absolutely savage!

It's about time.

And if it works for them, I'll be curious to see who of those Blues assets go on the waiver wire once camps wrap up.

 

[Strummergas]

Sam Rosen announced his retirement. What are the odds that MSG moves Brendan over to the Rangers broadcast? It's been done before...

 

[doublechili]

Sam Rosen announced his retirement. What are the odds that MSG moves Brendan over to the Rangers broadcast? It's been done before...

Nah, we had spies who saw Brendan at a nightspot in Montauk with Malkin and Ledecky. No way is he going to the NYR.