Out of Town Thread - New Year's Edition!

[MarkovsKnee]

To put up 100 points and be ahead of the next-highest point-getter on the team by 33 points as a defenseman is truly remarkable. If he remains healthy it would be a dream destination for Bedard, imagine having one of the best puck movers in the world feeding him passes. I know that everyone wants CB but to land in SJ without the pressure of being in a big NHL market would be a big kickstart to his NHL career.

Yeah, I've said previously I'm good with SJS winning if Montreal doesn't. They've never picked 1st OA, have been a pretty model organization through the years, and a Karlsson-Bedard duo would be sick!

Plus, it puts him safely out west.

 

[Andy]

Matthews with another 40 goal season. If he keeps up the consistency, he might hit 800 goals as well. We are certainly in an area of hockey where it is possible for him to put up a couple of more 60 goal seasons.

He has 299 goals in 480 games.

Ovechkin had 301 goals in his first 475 games.

The pace is there.

 

[sandviper]

Yeah, I've said previously I'm good with SJS winning if Montreal doesn't. They've never picked 1st OA, have been a pretty model organization through the years, and a Karlsson-Bedard duo would be sick!

Plus, it puts him safely out west.

Yup, of all the bottom feeders, I'd be totally cool with SJS.

I would not be totally outraged with CBJ or even Anaheim. I just don't want Arizona and ESPECIALLY Chicago to win it. Chicago deserves nothing but grief and disappointment for the next 10 years (I'm just picking an arbitrary number) for the whole off-ice stuff, never mind the overly obvious and clear tank maneuvering.

 

[OldCraig71]

Yeah, I've said previously I'm good with SJS winning if Montreal doesn't. They've never picked 1st OA, have been a pretty model organization through the years, and a Karlsson-Bedard duo would be sick!

Plus, it puts him safely out west.

I have no problem with him going to SJ either but I have a bad feeling that he is headed to Arizona and that would be the worst destination for him. Playing in a college arena in front of 3-4k per night is not good for fans of the league or the NHL.

 

[Mrb1p]

Matthews with another 40 goal season. If he keeps up the consistency, he might hit 800 goals as well. We are certainly in an area of hockey where it is possible for him to put up a couple of more 60 goal seasons.

He has 299 goals in 480 games.

Ovechkin had 301 goals in his first 475 games.

The pace is there.

Its highly unlikely he scores as much, as often as Ovi.

Stamkos had 290 in 490 and hes only scored 225 in his last 500. Ovechkins longevity is truly remarkable.

 

[Andy]

Its highly unlikely he scores as much, as often as Ovi.

Stamkos had 290 in 490 and hes only scored 225 in his last 500. Ovechkins longevity is truly remarkable.

That's very true.

 

[GrandBison]

Its highly unlikely he scores as much, as often as Ovi.

Stamkos had 290 in 490 and hes only scored 225 in his last 500. Ovechkins longevity is truly remarkable.

It seems also a lot harder for centers to keep high goal scoring pace in general late in their career. Maybe it goes with 200 ft responsibilities?

 

[Mrb1p]

It seems also a lot harder for centers to keep high goal scoring pace in general late in their career. Maybe it goes with 200 ft responsibilities?

Stamkos has played the majority of those games at wing.

 

[LaP]

Yup, of all the bottom feeders, I'd be totally cool with SJS.

I would not be totally outraged with CBJ or even Anaheim. I just don't want Arizona and ESPECIALLY Chicago to win it. Chicago deserves nothing but grief and disappointment for the next 10 years (I'm just picking an arbitrary number) for the whole off-ice stuff, never mind the overly obvious and clear tank maneuvering.

I would not mind Columbus the team winning but Gaudreau doesn't deserve Bedard.

 

[JuJu Mobb]

I don't understand all the conditions but we may get another high draft pick in 2024 or 2025 thanks to Calgary.

 

[Miller Time]

If it's not us, I hope it's Arizona...

Let the spotlight shine on that NHL mess even more...

 

[JuJu Mobb]

If it's not us, I hope it's Arizona...

Let the spotlight shine on that NHL mess even more...

Arizona is not a hockey team anymore. With all the LTIR's they've acquired, they're a money laundering operation.

 

[Adam Michaels]

 

[Mrb1p]

Damn great pickup

 

[Adam Michaels]

Damn great pickup

I'm surprised he went undrafted.

 

[Mrb1p]

I'm surprised he went undrafted.

Me too. He's a better shot than a lot of 7th rounders.

 

[Adam Michaels]

 

[Vachon23]

Its highly unlikely he scores as much, as often as Ovi.

Stamkos had 290 in 490 and hes only scored 225 in his last 500. Ovechkins longevity is truly remarkable.

Stamkos had many injuries in his prime years though

But I agree that the longevit of Ovie is something I don’t think we will see again

 

[Mrb1p]

Not that he's a certainty or anything but how is Carolina of all teams more likely to sign him... They have Kotchetkov and Andersen.

Another day goes by without the Habs flexing the financial muscle.

Stamkos had many injuries in his prime years though

But I agree that the longevit of Ovie is something I don’t think we will see again

Injuries are part of a career and Ovi's health has been generational.

 

[LV426]

Although the Leafs/Bolts game is pointless it should be interesting. The Bolts will be setting the playoff tone in the game, so I'm expecting some greasy stuff.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Although the Leafs/Bolts game is pointless it should be interesting. The Bolts will be setting the playoff tone in the game, so I'm expecting some greasy stuff.

Probably why they're sitting Marner & Matthews.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Not that he's a certainty or anything but how is Carolina of all teams more likely to sign him... They have Kotchetkov and Andersen.

Another day goes by without the Habs flexing the financial muscle.

Injuries are part of a career and Ovi's health has been generational.

Technically, it's just Kotchetkov as Andersen & Raanta are both UFAs. There's not much behind Kotch right now in their minor league system, so it makes sense.

Montreal has Allen, Montembeault, Primeau & Dobes all with contracts for next year. There's no guarantee that Primeau gets picked up on waivers next year, so Perets probably starts in ECHL.

With Carolina, Kotch is getting promoted to full-time NHL, so there's definite room for Perets to start in AHL.

After that, Carolina has to decide whether to keep Andersen.

If Perets goes to Carolina, it's because they currently lack pro depth at the position.

 

[Walrus26]

Skyler Brind'amour?

Parenting is a gift wasted on some.......

 

[Nashy]

Hope the Leafs/Bolts game isn't indicative of how playoff reffing is going to be....16 minors with the Laffs taking the lead on a 5 on 3.....refs need to step the f*** down.

 

[Andrei79]

Brandt Clarkes numbers this year are just absurd.