Preseason is over.  Time to get to the real season and do it in style like only Jagr can.

 

 

On 17/12/2017 at 11:51 PM, Brandon said:

The distance isn't that bad ,  it's a 15 minute drive from downtown (I know because I did the drive a few times)  ,   it's the lack of anyone being a dedicated fan.   Everybody is a Leafs fan on the Ottawa side and a Habs fan on the Gatineau side.    

In reality its 3 bus rides for most people. It is that bad. 

2 minutes ago, Goalie said:

 

Was just about to post this. Should make a lot of people happy. 

On ‎2017‎-‎12‎-‎17 at 11:51 PM, Brandon said:

The distance isn't that bad ,  it's a 15 minute drive from downtown (I know because I did the drive a few times)  ,   it's the lack of anyone being a dedicated fan.   Everybody is a Leafs fan on the Ottawa side and a Habs fan on the Gatineau side.    

The Senators still average over 16,400 per game, so that's a ridiculous comment. 93% capacity at Scotiabank Centre this season, which is basically the same percentage the Canucks are managing. Both cities clearly have dedicated NHL fans, though.

To celebrate NHL100, Sportsnet takes a closer at the Hurricanes and their influence on the league's history: http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/four-times-hurricanes-got-way-nhl-history

Enjoy!

 

The Penguins also picked up Penny Oleksiak's brother from the Stars

19 minutes ago, The Unknown Poster said:

 

Penguins out of goalies again?

I trust that isn't the "shake-up" Rutherford was alluding to last week...?

Penguins acquire Jamie Oleksiak

https://www.arcticicehockey.com/2017/12/18/16789408/writers-needed-at-arctic-ice-hockey

 

10 hours ago, blue_gold_84 said:

The Senators still average over 16,400 per game, so that's a ridiculous comment. 93% capacity at Scotiabank Centre this season, which is basically the same percentage the Canucks are managing. Both cities clearly have dedicated NHL fans, though.

To celebrate NHL100, Sportsnet takes a closer at the Hurricanes and their influence on the league's history: http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/four-times-hurricanes-got-way-nhl-history

Enjoy!

Think portage and main to that inn in headingley. Roughly 30 km. Its a ways to go... Especially on weekdays. 

Can NHL teams lend players to Oly's?

https://www.bardown.com/evander-kane-treats-50-underprivileged-kids-to-dinner-in-buffalo-1.950066

On 20/12/2017 at 1:22 PM, FrostyWinnipeg said:

Can NHL teams lend players to Oly's?

No

How about that Evander Kane... getting almost a point per game this season.   Has he finally matured into the player that many thought he would be?

9 minutes ago, Brandon said:

How about that Evander Kane... getting almost a point per game this season.   Has he finally matured into the player that many thought he would be?

Or could it possibly be that he is a UFA after the season?

You decide!

1 hour ago, Brandon said:

How about that Evander Kane... getting almost a point per game this season.   Has he finally matured into the player that many thought he would be?

Yup....  Drew Stafford.

Well

 

Wasted talent 

39 minutes ago, Goalie said:

Well

 

well I guess this was probably inevitable, but since he's retiring from the NHL, maybe he's going back to the KHL.

 

So that's how many former Jets (2.0 era) have retired?

I'm surprised the guy wouldnt' want to coast as a 4th liner around the league making decent coin?

16 minutes ago, Brandon said:

I'm surprised the guy wouldnt' want to coast as a 4th liner around the league making decent coin?

You don't think he's retiring to play in Olympics?

3 minutes ago, Floyd said:

You don't think he's retiring to play in Olympics?

That's an interesting thought and could be possible 

36 minutes ago, bustamente said:

That's an interesting thought and could be possible 

This is probably Burmi's only shot to be on the Olympic squad...  he'd never make the cut if NHL players were in - makes sense to give it a shot

4 hours ago, Floyd said:

This is probably Burmi's only shot to be on the Olympic squad...  he'd never make the cut if NHL players were in - makes sense to give it a shot

Do the Russian athletes have to pay their own way?

According to his agent he is going back home so i'm guessing he'll be the caboose to team Lokomotiv.

Edited December 24, 20178 yr by FrostyWinnipeg