Speculation: Roster Building Thread: Part XLI

[Thirty One]

How many games will Lemieux be suspended for? Shouldn’t be more than a game if we are jumping right into a 5 game series with Carolina

I'm thinking one, yeah.

 

[Irishguy42]

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Now we just need European governments to approve players leaving the country

 

[Brooklyn Rangers Fan]

You mentioned it but that's good strategy for a team with an elite goalie. An elite goalie shouldn't have a vastly better sv% or GAA than an average goalie because he should face more shots and more high quality shots since you should be trying to trade chances to maximize the difference in the two goalies skill levels.

I realize that they were an all-time great team led by TGO of course, but this was the exact formula of the Oilers dynasty.

(Thing is, I don't know that Fuhr – or Moog – was really Shesty/Hank level good, so much as the forwards + Coffey were just that utterly insane.)

 

[Brooklyn Rangers Fan]

Can't believe some top teams don't like the format. What's the problem if it includes play-ins and byes?

I'd have no complaints if the Rangers were the points leader.

 

[Leetch3]

Can't believe some top teams don't like the format. What's the problem if it includes play-ins and byes?

I'd have no complaints if the Rangers were the points leader.

if we were a top 4 team, we'd be pissed about having to play the meaningless round robin games. risking injury for games that don't count...and you can't really sit guys to protect them cause then they won't have played in a long time when the real series starts. its definitely a 'weird' situation for the teams getting bye

 

[Thirty One]

Can't believe some top teams don't like the format. What's the problem if it includes play-ins and byes?

I'd have no complaints if the Rangers were the points leader.

It kind of sucks for the teams close to getting a bye. They are basically in the same spot as teams 15 points below them in the standings. But you're not going to find a solution on the fly that's perfectly fair to everyone.

 

[egelband]

I get it, but he has been a Ranger for life, and want him to go out the natural way, same as Hank. Buy out is just not a good way to go out.

In my perfectly constructed roster, I've got space for a crusty vet "lifer" defenseman. I love having a young roster, for a number of reasons. But some veteran presence is critical. Preferably one defenseman, one goalie, and one forward. Then three rest are stars and kids who'll skate through walls.

 

[TheBloodyNine]

Can't believe some top teams don't like the format. What's the problem if it includes play-ins and byes?

I'd have no complaints if the Rangers were the points leader.

I agree. There’s almost nothing changed for them. They still only need to win 16 games. There are multiple teams that would need to win 19.

 

[egelband]

I agree. There’s almost nothing changed for them. They still only need to win 16 games. There are multiple teams that would need to win 19.

With the bye, wouldn't they just have to win 12 plus the round robin games?

 

[SA16]

With the bye, wouldn't they just have to win 12 plus the round robin games?

No it's a bye before the round of 16.

 

[eco's bones]

Some players with underlying conditions who might not be able to play:

Kaapo Kakko--diabetes, celiac disease
Max Domi--diabetes
Luke Kunin--diabetes
Brian Boyle--recent cancer treatments
Brett Pesce--asthma

 

[FultonReed]

Bread is to be wed. and my man looks drunk as a skunk

 

[egelband]

No it's a bye before the round of 16.

Oh dear. That's a bit odd. Maybe they see it as more revenue?

 

[egelband]

Bread is to be wed. and my man looks drunk as a skunk

May 8th or August 5th?

 

[FultonReed]

May 8th or August 5th?

I'm guessing May 8th, purely because he's from Europe

 

[LOFIN]

I'm guessing May 8th, purely because he's from Europe

Then again, we usually use periods to distinguish between date numbers, not /. Not sure about Russia though...

 

[Leetch3]

May 8th or August 5th?

between quarantine and the amount of alcohol he appears to not know the year either so its anyone's guess

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Bread is to be wed. and my man looks drunk as a skunk

Why does it say 2019?

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Why does it say 2019?

A. They got engaged last year, and married now
B. They got married last year but forgot to announce it on social media
C. Quarantine has messed up Panarin to the point where he doesn't know what year it is

 

[bl02]

Ok great another wedding for Brendan Smith right before the playoffs

 

[BKGooner]

I realize that they were an all-time great team led by TGO of course, but this was the exact formula of the Oilers dynasty.

(Thing is, I don't know that Fuhr – or Moog – was really Shesty/Hank level good, so much as the forwards + Coffey were just that utterly insane.)

Gretzky always says if there was one game for ridiculous stakes, he wants Fuhr between the pipes.

 

[Savant]

Some players with underlying conditions who might not be able to play:

Kaapo Kakko--diabetes, celiac disease
Max Domi--diabetes
Luke Kunin--diabetes
Brian Boyle--recent cancer treatments
Brett Pesce--asthma

So don’t make them play. Simple.

 

[Avery16]

Gretzky always says if there was one game for ridiculous stakes, he wants Fuhr between the pipes.

I’d still take Mike for a do-or-die game.

 

[Savant]

if we were a top 4 team, we'd be pissed about having to play the meaningless round robin games. risking injury for games that don't count...and you can't really sit guys to protect them cause then they won't have played in a long time when the real series starts. its definitely a 'weird' situation for the teams getting bye

I don’t agree. I wouldn’t want to be in the Top 4 with a cold team about to play a team that played real games