League News: NHL Talk - (News n' Scores n' Stuff) - 2020 Offseason Edition - Vol. 10

[marcel snapshot]

This piece on Brashear's post-NHL struggles in The Athletic is a tough, but very worthwhile, read. Hope he continues on the path he's been on in the last year or so
Protecting the 'child inside of me': Donald Brashear's toughest fight

 

[AlexModvechkin8]

Nashville stinks. Building your team around Ryan Johansen and Matt Duchene as your top two centers was certainly a decision Poile could have made though one might ask, "why the hell would you think that's a good idea," and be justified in asking such a question.

Wonder if we could steal Viktor Arvidsson away from them if they blow it up.

 

[AussieCapsFan]

Nashville stinks. Building your team around Ryan Johansen and Matt Duchene as your top two centers was certainly a decision Poile could have made though one might ask, "why the hell would you think that's a good idea," and be justified in asking such a question.

Wonder if we could steal Viktor Arvidsson away from them if they blow it up.

Bringing in John Hynes as coach wasn't a great idea either

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Those grey Whalers jerseys are offensive.

 

[AussieCapsFan]

Those grey Whalers jerseys are offensive.

Yeah they are awful. And I find it weird that a franchise would wear the jersey of another franchise. Sure it's "retro" and all that but they aren't the Hartford Whalers and haven't been for 24 years....

 

[AlexModvechkin8]

Those grey Whalers jerseys are offensive.

Setting aside the fact that it’s bullshit that they’re wearing the Whalers jersey at all after the scam that was stealing the team out of Hartford, the jerseys themselves are horrible.

 

[Corby78]

Those grey Whalers jerseys are offensive.

Yeah ruined a great opportunity to knock it out of the park

 

[HTFN]

Bringing in John Hynes as coach wasn't a great idea either

Yeah I don't know what that was but it wasn't smart.

Canes look like one of the uglier CHL teams with those jerseys.

 

[AussieCapsFan]

Yeah I don't know what that was but it wasn't smart.

Canes look like one of the uglier CHL teams with those jerseys.

Apparently one of David Poiles' friends or relatives was a dorm / room mate with Hynes in college - I kid you not.....

 

[hb13xchamps]

Outdoor game postponed until Midnight EST. Gonna get lots of viewers

 

[max21]

Has Pietrangelo been good for Vegas? I’d almost forgotten he signed there

 

[BallardEra]

18 goals in 18 games for Matthews. Looks like the only way he loses the Rocket this year is if he gets injured.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

18 goals in 18 games for Matthews. Looks like the only way he loses the Rocket this year is if he gets injured.

that race is over unless he misses time lol...

 

[SoulessGingerCapsFan]

that race is over unless he misses time lol...

It sure helps playing Holtby and Ottawa every other game the whole year

 

[IafrateOvie34]

18 goals in 18 games for Matthews. Looks like the only way he loses the Rocket this year is if he gets injured.

Considering the division he's in, he'll run away with it.

 

[John Price]

Meth Bear is too hilarious

 

[kicksavedave]

Meth Bear is too hilarious

Meth bear

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Just watching the highlights from Tahoe....


Those Nordique uni’s are gorgeous....

 

[Calicaps]

Just watching the highlights from Tahoe....


Those Nordique uni’s are gorgeous....

Agreed. Liking the Vegas kit too.

Other observation: I miss Doc Emerick.

 

[IafrateOvie34]

Agreed. Liking the Vegas kit too.

Other observation: I miss Doc Emerick.

Lol, you never know what you miss. I actually do too. After a few Sundays I'm already tired of hearing "Hey Bouch" or "Hey Edso".

 

[IafrateOvie34]

Just watching the highlights from Tahoe....


Those Nordique uni’s are gorgeous....

I didn't watch the game, so had to look at highlights as well. I do like both of those uniforms and the Nordiques look brings back memories as a kid of those Montreal/Quebec rivalry during it's height. After watching the 1980 Winter Olympics as a young kid, some of my first hockey memories were the Montreal/Quebec games on open air satellite. This was back when the Islanders ruled the NHL and the young Oilers were starting to erupt.

 

[Melkor]

Lol, you never know what you miss. I actually do too. After a few Sundays I'm already tired of hearing "Hey Bouch" or "Hey Edso".

Boucheris so damn flat with his commenting. Like I get it he has some good observations based on his pro experience but the personality non-existent. That whole color crew just screams "average" on top of their lungs.

 

[AlexModvechkin8]

I remember really wanting Kyrou when they selected LuJo.

 

[Hivemind]

I remember really wanting Kyrou when they selected LuJo.

I traded Kyrou in my dynasty league a couple years ago, and had largely been okay with his plateau'd development since then. This year makes me sad.

 

[HecticGlow]

Agreed. Liking the Vegas kit too.

Other observation: I miss Doc Emerick.

I’m hoping he has a change of heart and comes back to do some playoff, or at least SCF, games. I actually think Mike Tirico, John Forslund and Kenny Albert are all good or very good commentators, and I’d love to see more of John Walton on national calls, but there’s no beating Doc Emerick. His knowledge of the game, his language, his enthusiasm and energy... sorely missed.