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

[Alexander the Gr8]

The first ballot part is what surprises me the most.

Has anybody here actually been to the HHOF? I have not. I should add it to my bucket list.

I live in Toronto, a 20 min train ride from the HHOF. I visited it most recently in 2018, right after we won the Cup.

They had an entire Caps/Ovi section with game-used equipment, and of course, their names freshly engraved on the Cup.

Worth a visit anytime I would say, they even have interactive shooting galleries there.

Top 5 is an entirely different conversation from the GOAT.

It is, but that first conversation quickly leads to the second one when you look at the accomplishments on both sides.

 

[Kazer]

The first ballot part is what surprises me the most.

Has anybody here actually been to the HHOF? I have not. I should add it to my bucket list.

I have and would definitely recommend. My fiancé (who does not particularly care for hockey minus the small bit she absorbs from me) came with me and enjoyed it as well.

 

[trick9]

Jeff Skinner buy-out confirmed barring unforeseen trade.

 

[twabby]

I don't think Skinner is a fit in DC but I do think some team is going to get him for cheap and be rewarded for it.

 

[Devil Dancer]

Agreed, Skinner seems like a nice complementary piece to a contender trying to add a little scoring.

Not a fit here.

 

[trick9]

Skinner doesn't even pretend to play any kind of defense. As a team where there are lots of youth coming up, i don't really want that kind of influence around for them. Not to mention Skinner being a guy that needs to play coddled rookie minutes.

 

[Marshall]

Good on LOB getting the deal with Utazona - dude knows how to market himself.

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

I could see a team like the Avs being in on Skinner deal

 

[Corby78]

Well I for one like the new ducks sweaters with the orange and retro logo

 

[WanderingCapsFan]

Good on LOB getting the deal with Utazona - dude knows how to market himself.

As someone who owns an LOB Cap's jersey, I approve.

Committing to 3 years? Good on Liam.

 

[Calicaps]

Well I for one like the new ducks sweaters with the orange and retro logo

They're surprisingly pretty good.

 

[WanderingCapsFan]

When this is the baseline...................

 

[WanderingCapsFan]

They're surprisingly pretty good.

The more orange (or green, or different color) the better.

 

[g00n]

If your team is named after a duck and a Disney movie about kids you should go all-in on the silly.

 

[AlexModvechkin8]

Love the Ducks logo, hate the orange pants.

 

[895]

The HHOF has been watered down for a long time now. Guy Carbonneau in is a joke.

 

[bacchist]

RIP Berezin

 

[Kazer]

The HHOF has been watered down for a long time now. Guy Carbonneau in is a joke.

I agree, but I would also add that Guy is in for his defensive play (or at least reputation) rather than his points production.

I'd love to see what the modern models say about his defensive work, but he was seen as arguably the best defensive forward of that generation winning 3 Selkes and finishing in the top 10 of Selke voting 10 times (mostly top 5).

 

[Brian23]

back-loaded signing bonuses

Oh my god, how have I not seen that before? How dumb do you have to be to do that? Jesus. They get almost zero respite from a buyout.

 

[Langway]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1806323980955275387

First player on the books as a buyout for multiple teams at once, no? Has to be.

Edit: DeAngelo.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

I agree, but I would also add that Guy is in for his defensive play (or at least reputation) rather than his points production.

I'd love to see what the modern models say about his defensive work, but he was seen as arguably the best defensive forward of that generation winning 3 Selkes and finishing in the top 10 of Selke voting 10 times (mostly top 5).

Literally one of the best defensive forwards in history…..HHOF worthy.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Why would the Wild consider trading Marco Rossi after a breakthrough year? It's complicated — The Athletic

Considering the franchise has been starved for center depth, it might seem surprising to consider dealing a young top-six center.

apple.news

 

[um]

Apparently Teravainen is testing the UFA market.

I love that the Canes decided to overpay for Orlov and Kuznetsov and are now losing better players.

 

[marcel snapshot]

Rangers ask Trouba for his 15-team no-trade list

 

[notDkristich]

Apparently Teravainen is testing the UFA market.

I love that the Canes decided to overpay for Orlov and Kuznetsov and are now losing better players.

Worth chasing? 3-4 year contract?

Who am I kidding...he's Finnish