League News: NHL Talk - (News n' Scores n' Stuff) | 2023-24 Regular Season Edition

[Ovechkins Wodka]

But they can review this high sticking? so confusing what the replay allows

Zbag clearly high sticks him self and draws a 4 min PP

 

[Ridley Simon]

I hate the Rags

 

[PlushMinus]

I hate the Rags

If Florida can't get the job done then I think it will need to be Dallas.

I don't think Edmonton have the overall depth and goaltending. They looked like garbage in game 2 against Dallas after controlling the first period.

 

[g00n]

If the Mavericks win the NBA, and the Stars win the NHL, while the Texas Rangers hold the World Series title, after I finish puking I may have to put a sizeable bet on either the Texans or Cowboys to win the Super Bowl.

 

[usiel]

If the Mavericks win the NBA, and the Stars win the NHL, while the Texas Rangers hold the World Series title, after I finish puking I may have to put a sizeable bet on either the Texans or Cowboys to win the Super Bowl.

Didn't Cubin sell to those vegas *********.

 

[Misery74]

If Florida can't get the job done then I think it will need to be Dallas.

I don't think Edmonton have the overall depth and goaltending. They looked like garbage in game 2 against Dallas after controlling the first period.

Rangers won yesterday, but honestly, look cooked and overmatched.

I think Florida wins as well.

 

[stephenball]

Rangers won yesterday, but honestly, look cooked and overmatched.

I think Florida wins as well.

They’ve been getting great contributions from their depth players, but the star players have been MIA. It’s admirable that they’re ahead in the series with the stars struggling. I do think Florida is the better team and have been the better team despite being behind in the series, but they can definitely lose this series behind behind now, have to have a great game 4.

 

[StrikingDistance]

Panthers win that game 98/100 times. Sucks...but that's the hockey for ya. Cruel.

 

[stephenball]

5K fine for Trouba is such a case of penalizing based on result and not the intent. Such a blatant attempt at an elbow to the head.

 

[StrikingDistance]

5K fine for Trouba is such a case of penalizing based on result and not the intent. Such a blatant attempt at an elbow to the head.

I'm not a conspiracy theorist-type, but it sure seems the league has a weird boner for the Rags this post-season. From the announcing, to the reffing, it's been a continuous stroke-a-thon.

 

[stephenball]

I'm not a conspiracy theorist-type, but it sure seems the league has a weird boner for the Rags this post-season. From the announcing, to the reffing, it's been a continuous stroke-a-thon.

I mean, they’re the biggest market in the playoffs, they won the presidents trophy, it makes sense to sell them hard. I understand it from a marketing perspective, but that shouldn’t impact suspension decisions. It’s just weird that Trouba is constantly doing stuff like this and never gets suspended so he can keep getting away with not being a “repeat offender”

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Kraken name Bylsma 2nd coach in team history

Dan Bylsma, who first broke in to the NHL as a head coach in 2009 when he was hired by Pittsburgh, eventually leading the Penguins to a Stanley Cup title, was named the new coach of the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday.

www.espn.com

 

[Cappy76]

@twabby and the other spreadsheet gang if ever there was a broadcast for you to watch...trutv has a "datacast" where they're providing analytic info on screen. Its....different.

 

[PlushMinus]

I was hoping the Oilers would make it to the Finals and even win a Cup (though I would also like Florida to win one), but I have now decided I don't give a shit.

Draisatl is the only player on the Oilers who I feel bad for. Couldn't care less if McDavid never wins a Cup. I would take Drai on the Caps over McDavid every day of the week.

I am sure both those guys cannot wait for their contracts to be up so they can gtfo of Edmonton. Has to be one of the worst managed franchises in the league. Gifting them 1st after 1st and they can't build a winning roster.

 

[twabby]

Starting to think giving Cody Ceci 21 minutes a night isn't the ticket to success, but I am just a humble number cruncher who's never watched a game in his life (and God willing, never will).

 

[SherVaughn30]

Starting to think giving Cody Ceci 21 minutes a night isn't the ticket to success, but I am just a humble number cruncher who's never watched a game in his life (and God willing, never will).

4 of the Oilers 6 d-men are iffy in terms of good d-men. Bouchard/Ekholm would probably be a 2nd pairing on most good teams. The other 4 would be 3rd pair/7th d-men.

 

[SherVaughn30]

Skinner lost this Game 3 for the Oilers. You absolutely can't give up that goal on the near-post where Robertson has no angle. A lot of goalies playing this RVH so much, that they are giving up a lot of bank shots off the goalie skate and in. Skinner hugs the dang post good, then it's just a nothing burger unless Robertson makes a fast/good on a wrap-around to the other post.

Numbers don't lie. Only stopping 17 of 21 shots is 3rd string rookie goalie bad!

 

[usiel]

Kraken name Bylsma 2nd coach in team history

Dan Bylsma, who first broke in to the NHL as a head coach in 2009 when he was hired by Pittsburgh, eventually leading the Penguins to a Stanley Cup title, was named the new coach of the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday.

www.espn.com

Crazy just how NHL coaches just keep cycling through the same names.

 

[PlushMinus]

4 of the Oilers 6 d-men are iffy in terms of good d-men. Bouchard/Ekholm would probably be a 2nd pairing on most good teams. The other 4 would be 3rd pair/7th d-men.

Nah - Bouchard and Ekholm would be top pairing D's on almost every team in the league.

Ceci has probably had the best two seasons of his career with the Oilers. He is a top 4 D on most teams.

Kulak career season last year with the Oilers. This season was still ok but need to factor in that he lost a top 4 role and had reduced minutes when Ekholm landed in Edmonton late-ish the previous season.

Nurse is terrible. Desharnais is a big guy and that might be all he has going for him. Not impressed with him at all.

It's the goaltending. Skinner had a very good regular season but he just can't handle the pressure of the playoffs.

Anyway - all just my humble opinion and take it as you will

Edit: Twabby I would like to see some (regular season and this year's playoffs) fancy stats on the Oiler's D-men to see if I am full of crap and Shervaughan is right or vice versa. Not for sake of argument - just out of interest to see the differing opinions

 

[twabby]

Also I wish I could hire Darnell Nurse's agent, so I could also make 9 times what I deserve. Man it'd be great to make 25 bucks an hour.

 

[twabby]

Nah - Bouchard and Ekholm would be top pairing D's on almost every team in the league.

Ceci has probably had the best two seasons of his career with the Oilers. He is a top 4 D on most teams.

Kulak career season last year with the Oilers. This season was still ok but need to factor in that he lost a top 4 role and had reduced minutes when Ekholm landed in Edmonton late-ish the previous season.

Nurse is terrible. Desharnais is a big guy and that might be all he has going for him. Not impressed with him at all.

It's the goaltending. Skinner had a very good regular season but he just can't handle the pressure of the playoffs.

Anyway - all just my humble opinion and take it as you will

Edit: Twabby I would like to see some (regular season and this year's playoffs) fancy stats on the Oiler's D-men to see if I am full of crap and Shervaughan is right or vice versa. Not for sake of argument - just out of interest to see the differing opinions

Bouchard and Ekholm are a fantastic top pairing. One of the best in the league.

Can't agree on Ceci though. He's a third pairing dude on most teams. Nurse is probably a fine second pairing guy in the regular season but he has Greenitis where he falls apart every postseason.

Kulak and Desharnais are decent enough third pairing guys.

I think the Nurse-Ceci pair is killing them, and also Skinner has stunk, and also Dallas is really good.

 

[Kazer]

Crazy just how NHL coaches just keep cycling through the same names.

Yes in general, but I disagree in this case. Bylsma has paid his dues. He got the Buffalo job undeservedly off his Pittsburgh rep, but he has earned his way back. He was assistant at the NHL level for three full seasons (after taking a season off), worked as an AHL assistant for a year, and then has led CV to back to back conference finals (with this season still pending). By next season, he will have put in 7 full seasons since his last head coaching role.

Travis Green is still the most questionable hire of this cycle with San Jose pending, and it's not even close.

 

[hb13xchamps]

Yes in general, but I disagree in this case. Bylsma has paid his dues. He got the Buffalo job undeservedly off his Pittsburgh rep, but he has earned his way back. He was assistant at the NHL level for three full seasons (after taking a season off), worked as an AHL assistant for a year, and then has led CV to back to back conference finals (with this season still pending). By next season, he will have put in 7 full seasons since his last head coaching role.

Travis Green is still the most questionable hire of this cycle with San Jose pending, and it's not even close.

Travis Green and Lindy Ruff

 

[AlexModvechkin8]

Bouchard is blossoming into a nice 1RD. JC74 is a pretty decent comp for him in terms of strengths, weaknesses, and play style. The issue for the Oilers is every other defenseman besides Ekholm sucks and Nurse has one of the worst contracts in the sport. Nurse makes more than Heiskanen, Josi, Hamilton, and Makar and he’s nowhere near that caliber of player.

Much like the Leafs, the Oilers are too top heavy. I won’t say it’s impossible but it’s very difficult to win it all with poor blueline depth and shaky goaltending. You can’t outscore poor play in your own end in the postseason.

 

[DWGie26]

I am in Europe this week. Barcelona now. ESPN+ doesn’t stream here. I only have my iPad so no VPN. How can i watch the game tonight? Starting at 1am my time. Haha.