2023-24 NHL Season Thread - Page 9

OGColl · 11-11-2023, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by NotGoSportsBall

All solid points. Games are unwatchable when Hextall or Kaplan are involved. Not sure why the NHL feels the need to be so over-the-top inclusive. Letting everyone have a shot based on merit is great but this is Kathleen Kennedy Panderverse level stuff.

Also at this pace, 8 has absolutely zero shot at catching 99.

Good. Let him go play in the KHL and be Putin's pal. Maybe I'm alone, but it always amazed me that he wasn't put more under scrutiny for his support.

NotGoSportsBall · 11-11-2023, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by OGColl

Good. Let him go play in the KHL and be Putin's pal. Maybe I'm alone, but it always amazed me that he wasn't put more under scrutiny for his support.

I gave him the benefit of the doubt because it’s probably not a great move to publicly diss the dude that could make your family back in Russia disappear.

anusinha · 11-11-2023, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by NotGoSportsBall

I gave him the benefit of the doubt because it’s probably not a great move to publicly diss the dude that could make your family back in Russia disappear.

Its not that he isn't speaking out against the war, its that he is more or less actively supporting Putin.

NotGoSportsBall · 11-11-2023, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by anusinha

Its not that he isn't speaking out against the war, its that he is more or less actively supporting Putin.

That doesn’t mean he isn’t expressly being instructed to do so by the Kremlin. Ovie has even told the Caps off the record that he can’t dial back the pro-Putin stuff because he fears for his family’s safety.

The exact quote from a CBC article: "And Ovie, each time, has told them, 'If I do both of those, I really feel like that is a sign back home that I am speaking out against Putin. And I feel like my family is in danger.'"

Maybe he’s lying. Maybe he isn’t.

MIRRABB · 11-11-2023, 08:40 PM

Considering what 99% of US politicians are enthusiastically funding/supporting right now, the virtue signaling against Russia is dumb and falls very flat these days. Yawn.

ZappBrannigan · 11-11-2023, 10:09 PM

That goalie interference call in that Bruins game was a joke, can the NHL get any softer.

Satan · 11-12-2023, 01:01 PM

Oilers bid farewell to Woodcroft, not shocking

irv · 11-12-2023, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Satan

Oilers bid farewell to Woodcroft, not shocking

It was only a matter of time but I thought they might keep him for the time being, or until their next loss at least.

kingb22 · 11-13-2023, 03:40 PM

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Oilers bid farewell to Woodcroft, not shocking

I'm surprised he made it so long to be honest - it's not like he's been an elite NHL coach before who might deserve some time. Edmonton's time is now, so can't afford to hope for the best and do nothing

slightlyrounded · 11-13-2023, 06:29 PM

I found it VERY surprising they'd quit on a coach 13 games into a season after previously taking them to the WCF. 100% McDavid/Drai and Jeff Jackson wanted to go a different way. I doubt Holland had much of a say in this.

kellmuff · 11-14-2023, 08:38 AM

Love that the league is making us play two 'home' games in Sweden and the Leafs get to play 2 'away' games. Smfh

valleynuckfan · 11-14-2023, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by slightlyrounded

I found it VERY surprising they'd quit on a coach 13 games into a season after previously taking them to the WCF. 100% McDavid/Drai and Jeff Jackson wanted to go a different way. I doubt Holland had much of a say in this.

Firing JW was a very suspect move.
This is what happens when former player agents become team presidents.
Holland will be next (more deserving since he put this mess together and signed Campbell and Nurse to anchor contracts) when the Oiler's woes continue.

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/sports/nhl...371dd72b2&ei=9

ThatGuyPal · 11-15-2023, 01:21 AM

When did pulling your goalie down 2+ goals become so common? Perfect example tonight, Panthers are up 4-3 on Sharks they pull goalie, ok, Panthers score go up 5-3, some time goes by and they pull goalie again with about a min left. I never see it work down 2 with 1:30 or less left but have seen it multiple times, it also feels the better teams who could possibly pull off those comebacks with an extra man don't do it so it's just weird to me.

kellmuff · 11-15-2023, 12:33 PM

Live bet Vegas last night when down 1-0 in 1st to Caps thinking +165 was great value for a comeback and they ended up getting shutout, giving up 2 ENGs late. Smfh.

For a team that looked like a lottery candidate early with such an aging squad, the Caps have played extremely well. Is Carbury an early Jack Adams candidate if they keep this pace up?

kellmuff · 11-16-2023, 02:56 PM

David Perron with a full diaper as per

anusinha · 11-16-2023, 05:43 PM

Stutzle with the buzzer beater goal of the year candidate in OT.

kellmuff · 11-17-2023, 10:35 AM

I'd argue his assist earlier was even better than the goal too.

lambeauleap87 · 11-17-2023, 01:05 PM

I'm impressed that the Blue Jackets are perpetually this bad, yet Jarmo Kekalainen still has a job.

ThatGuyPal · 11-17-2023, 05:03 PM

Leafs/Red Wings would of had a better script argument than the NFL if that had gone to OT, the two Swedish games both go to OT and the two Swedish guys who take the puck-drop both score goals? lol thanks to Tavares, if Nylander/Raymond scored the winner you'd still have a pretty good argument lol Sweden definitely got some good games though both ended up being exciting

ajlaxmn · 11-18-2023, 09:11 AM

Just watched the ducks highlights against FLA, educate me if I'm wrong, how the heck was that Anaheim goal NOT a goal? Does the entire puck have to cross the line (which it looked like it did).

NotGoSportsBall · 11-18-2023, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by lambeauleap87

I'm impressed that the Blue Jackets are perpetually this bad, yet Jarmo Kekalainen still has a job.

I can’t believe how bad Johnny Hockey and Laine have become. Wow.

kingb22 · 11-18-2023, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ajlaxmn

Just watched the ducks highlights against FLA, educate me if I'm wrong, how the heck was that Anaheim goal NOT a goal? Does the entire puck have to cross the line (which it looked like it did).

That one was a complete mystery. I assume that since it was ruled.bo.goal they went with the "definitive proof" argument, rather then physics. The Ducks play so hard - it's refreshing to watch. And McTavish's game reminds me a bit of Rick Tocchet albeit from the center position.

anusinha · 11-18-2023, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ajlaxmn

Just watched the ducks highlights against FLA, educate me if I'm wrong, how the heck was that Anaheim goal NOT a goal? Does the entire puck have to cross the line (which it looked like it did).

Buttman called in, can't have anything break for the Ducks

cholodolo · 11-18-2023, 10:21 PM

NHL is such a joke.

Toronto awards Vancouver a goal after a review that wasn't nearly as clear as last night in Anaheim.

Ducks were crap for two periods, but if JT Miller gets that goal, Silfverberg deserved his.

Seahawks fan · 11-19-2023, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by cholodolo

NHL is such a joke.

Toronto awards Vancouver a goal after a review that wasn't nearly as clear as last night in Anaheim.

Ducks were crap for two periods, but if JT Miller gets that goal, Silfverberg deserved his.

They called it No goal and there wasn't conclusive evidence that it went all the way across the line. Had they called it a goal then I could see them saying it was still a goal after the review..it was that close. Luckily it didn't matter anyways since they gave up 4 goals and lost.

11-11-2023, 08:40 PM	#205
MIRRABB Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 2,035	Considering what 99% of US politicians are enthusiastically funding/supporting right now, the virtue signaling against Russia is dumb and falls very flat these days. Yawn. __________________ Always looking for rare Herman Moore and Michael Redd cards...

11-17-2023, 01:05 PM	#218
lambeauleap87 Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 24,744 LL87	I'm impressed that the Blue Jackets are perpetually this bad, yet Jarmo Kekalainen still has a job. __________________ I collect Packers, former Ohio State Buckeyes, Blue Jackets, and Cleveland Indians/Guardians.

11-18-2023, 09:11 AM	#220
ajlaxmn Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Turner, ME Posts: 7,305 ajohnbarker	Just watched the ducks highlights against FLA, educate me if I'm wrong, how the heck was that Anaheim goal NOT a goal? Does the entire puck have to cross the line (which it looked like it did). __________________ Die hard Chargers Fan from the State of Maine. "Always with them negative waves"- Oddball "Uh-uh, I don't tip"- Mr. Pink

11-11-2023, 10:09 PM	#206
ZappBrannigan Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Biafra Posts: 2,405	That goalie interference call in that Bruins game was a joke, can the NHL get any softer.

11-12-2023, 01:01 PM	#207
Satan Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: NL Posts: 623 Modano	Oilers bid farewell to Woodcroft, not shocking

11-13-2023, 06:29 PM	#210
slightlyrounded Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Posts: 234	I found it VERY surprising they'd quit on a coach 13 games into a season after previously taking them to the WCF. 100% McDavid/Drai and Jeff Jackson wanted to go a different way. I doubt Holland had much of a say in this.

11-14-2023, 08:38 AM	#211
kellmuff Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 1,362	Love that the league is making us play two 'home' games in Sweden and the Leafs get to play 2 'away' games. Smfh

11-15-2023, 01:21 AM	#213
ThatGuyPal Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Posts: 4,364	When did pulling your goalie down 2+ goals become so common? Perfect example tonight, Panthers are up 4-3 on Sharks they pull goalie, ok, Panthers score go up 5-3, some time goes by and they pull goalie again with about a min left. I never see it work down 2 with 1:30 or less left but have seen it multiple times, it also feels the better teams who could possibly pull off those comebacks with an extra man don't do it so it's just weird to me.

11-15-2023, 12:33 PM	#214
kellmuff Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 1,362	Live bet Vegas last night when down 1-0 in 1st to Caps thinking +165 was great value for a comeback and they ended up getting shutout, giving up 2 ENGs late. Smfh. For a team that looked like a lottery candidate early with such an aging squad, the Caps have played extremely well. Is Carbury an early Jack Adams candidate if they keep this pace up?

11-16-2023, 02:56 PM	#215
kellmuff Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 1,362	David Perron with a full diaper as per

11-16-2023, 05:43 PM	#216
anusinha Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 13,827	Stutzle with the buzzer beater goal of the year candidate in OT.

11-17-2023, 10:35 AM	#217
kellmuff Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 1,362	I'd argue his assist earlier was even better than the goal too.

11-17-2023, 05:03 PM	#219
ThatGuyPal Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Posts: 4,364	Leafs/Red Wings would of had a better script argument than the NFL if that had gone to OT, the two Swedish games both go to OT and the two Swedish guys who take the puck-drop both score goals? lol thanks to Tavares, if Nylander/Raymond scored the winner you'd still have a pretty good argument lol Sweden definitely got some good games though both ended up being exciting

11-18-2023, 10:21 PM	#224
cholodolo Member Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: Orange County Posts: 1,664	NHL is such a joke. Toronto awards Vancouver a goal after a review that wasn't nearly as clear as last night in Anaheim. Ducks were crap for two periods, but if JT Miller gets that goal, Silfverberg deserved his.