League News: NHL Talk - (News n' Scores n' Stuff) | 2024-25 Summer Edition

[g00n]

Mantha also had a goal and assist in his first game as a Capital in April 2021. But no fight.

His 6 shots in that game were the most he had all year. And the next year. He had 6 shots again for the first game of the 2022-23 season vs BOS, and later in the year vs his old team, Detroit.

He had a few 6s and a 7 in his last season as a Cap but those were exceptions (usually 0-2 shots or so).

Don't the Penguins always look like shit early and then rally?

 

[trick9]

One game, especially the first game before teams have gelled or locked down strategy, means nothing.

But a Pens meltdown is always delicious anyway.

My point was mostly a joke. But i mean for a fan it's tough to wait 6 long months for hockey. It's enough time to convince yourself how everything will be better this time and how the team improved over the summer.

...Only to lose your home opener 0-6.

 

[Nogatco Rd]

Low IQ, through the roof heart. You KNOW his teammates appreciated that.

Don’t need to win a fight to get credit for one.

Yeah especially after the injury to Rooney. Also buys himself some goodwill from the fanbase, who have to be leery given his rep.

Mantha also had a goal and assist in his first game as a Capital in April 2021. But no fight.

IIRC he had goals in each of his first four games with the Caps. And I think Vrana started out hot with Detroit too, had a 3 or 4 goal game out of the gate.

Looked like a win-win trade at first.

 

[BallardEra]

"We're here to win a Stanley Cup," Werner said. "(Fenway) got involved with this because this is an incredible team with a great legacy, and our responsibility is to bring the city a Cup."

"We are so confident in Kyle's vision," Werner said. "You know, we brought on David Quinn this season. I think we're going to improve in various aspects, and our responsibility as FSG is to give (Mike Sullivan) and Kyle the resources that they need to win."

Werner reiterated Fenway's belief in Sullivan, too, calling him "one of the two or three best coaches in hockey."

 

[Calicaps]

"We're here to win a Stanley Cup," Werner said. "(Fenway) got involved with this because this is an incredible team with a great legacy, and our responsibility is to bring the city a Cup."

"We are so confident in Kyle's vision," Werner said. "You know, we brought on David Quinn this season. I think we're going to improve in various aspects, and our responsibility as FSG is to give (Mike Sullivan) and Kyle the resources that they need to win."

Werner reiterated Fenway's belief in Sullivan, too, calling him "one of the two or three best coaches in hockey."

Super. You folks just keep doing what you're doing.

 

[Devil Dancer]

I don't have a strong opinion on Sullivan, but man that fanbase HATES him.

 

[Empty Goal Net]

"We're here to win a Stanley Cup," Werner said. "(Fenway) got involved with this because this is an incredible team with a great legacy, and our responsibility is to bring the city a Cup."

"We are so confident in Kyle's vision," Werner said. "You know, we brought on David Quinn this season. I think we're going to improve in various aspects, and our responsibility as FSG is to give (Mike Sullivan) and Kyle the resources that they need to win."

Werner reiterated Fenway's belief in Sullivan, too, calling him "one of the two or three best coaches in hockey."

Sounds like the "strong words of support" often heard from mgmt/owners a few days before the firings begin.

 

[qc14]

It's hilarious how bad of a job Dubas has done, I want them to suck for all of the normal reasons but especially this year so that all the media writers and models can eat crow on how wrong they were about this team ...

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Celebrini looks like he has the stuff early on. Impressive.

 

[Ridley Simon]

Low IQ, through the roof heart. You KNOW his teammates appreciated that.

Don’t need to win a fight to get credit for one.

Mantha has thru to roof heart??

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Mantha has thru to roof heart??

At least for one night lol!

 

[PlushMinus]

I watched extended highlights of Utah's 1st two games - tonight was Isles - and man they look really good. They are overflowing with talent, very exciting to watch.

I think they needed a fresh start away from Phoenix. It seems like new ownership, location, arena has made a big difference. Early days but a really fun team to watch and interesting story to follow

 

[trick9]

At least for one night lol!

He's playing for his contract (/NHL career) again, so you'd think the motivation is there.

What's better than to start strong, sign an extension early and then return back to loafing around?