And so it begins...

Babcock gets the press cuz Toronto but Peters using the N word was much worse. 

Imo, there is nothing wrong with a hard ass coach. Sometimes a literal kick in the ass is needed. But going racial, or questioning sexual orientation and stuff like that... That's where the line is. Thou shalt not cross. 

7 minutes ago, Noeller said:

Imo, there is nothing wrong with a hard ass coach. Sometimes a literal kick in the ass is needed. But going racial, or questioning sexual orientation and stuff like that... That's where the line is. Thou shalt not cross. 

It's a matter of respect.  The psychological warfare stuff is well past it's time, like sitting out Chelios for an outdoor game in Chicago, benching Modano at 1499 career games played, berating injured players who are playing.  That's all personal garbage and small man syndrome stuff.  People with Babcock's personality don't have the leadership skills to manage the produce department at a Safeway.  Wonder how many cups those 00's Detroit teams win with an actual leader.

2 minutes ago, JuranBoldenRules said:

It's a matter of respect.  The psychological warfare stuff is well past it's time, like sitting out Chelios for an outdoor game in Chicago, benching Modano at 1499 career games played, berating injured players who are playing.  That's all personal garbage and small man syndrome stuff.  People with Babcock's personality don't have the leadership skills to manage the produce department at a Safeway.  Wonder how many cups those 00's Detroit teams win with an actual leader.

Exactly. There's a difference between being a hardass and being a douchenozzle. Treating players like trash undoubtedly falls in the latter category.

Its odd reading some replies here because some people wanted to replace OSH with some hard ass. 

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CALGARY — A deal to build a new arena in downtown Calgary is official after definitive agreements were signed between the city, the Calgary Flames hockey organization and the Calgary Stampede.

The announcement to replace the 36-year-old Scotiabank Saddledome was made on social media by Coun. Jeff Davison.

In the agreement, the Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation, which owns the Flames, and the City of Calgary will equally split the cost of the $550-million facility.

The 35-year deal also keeps the Flames in Calgary for that time.

The project is part of a revitalization plan for the east side of downtown.

Construction on the 19,000-seat arena is expected to begin in 2021 just north of where the Saddledome currently sits.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 5, 2019.

 

Fantastic news. The city desperately needed this regardless of how it got paid for. 

3 hours ago, JuranBoldenRules said:

It's a matter of respect.  The psychological warfare stuff is well past it's time, like sitting out Chelios for an outdoor game in Chicago, benching Modano at 1499 career games played, berating injured players who are playing.  That's all personal garbage and small man syndrome stuff.  People with Babcock's personality don't have the leadership skills to manage the produce department at a Safeway.  Wonder how many cups those 00's Detroit teams win with an actual leader.

Agreed. The Modano issue especially, he was being an ******* for the sake of being an *******.

3 hours ago, blue_gold_84 said:

 

Can it also double as a football stadium? Stumps badly need one as well.

4 hours ago, JuranBoldenRules said:

Wonder how many cups those 00's Detroit teams win with an actual leader.

Or with a salary cap!

 

15 minutes ago, HardCoreBlue said:

Can it also double as a football stadium? Stumps badly need one as well.

Thought CAL mayor not the type to cave in to $$$.

2 minutes ago, FrostyWinnipeg said:

Thought CAL mayor not the type to cave in to $$$.

that's how badly this was needed.....he got a stern talking-to from Bettman and others. This is just so far overdue. It's by far the worst barn in the loop.....even that ****-hole on The Island isn't as bad as this thing is. 

Read a article by Wayne Scanlan about how the Senators 'rebuild' season is going as planned. He also made reference to the Detroit Red Wings and how ideally it would be if they lost every game by one goal, kept competitive but achieved the goal of increasing their chances for acquiring a number 1 draft pick. You can't have both Wayne, keeping competitive but hoping to lose. And is everyone on board with this? The GM, the coaches, the players?

Again, I very much dislike this mindset bordering on hate. I get it, I understand why it would make sense big picture, but these articles by certain hockey experts really frustrate the the heck out of me.  You play  and live in the now when it comes competitive sport not playing for things to materialize years down the road with the 'you'll thank me later' patronizing approach.

Imagine a GM selling this to his fanbase?  If this is what the Ottawa Senators and Detroit Red Wings were hoping to do this season as a fan of the team I want every thing half price for this season.

From Canes practice this morning. 😂

In reference to this "event" last night. 

 

Joe Thornton is still playing?  Who knew?

19 hours ago, JCon said:

From Canes practice this morning. 😂

In reference to this "event" last night. 

 

Good for Joe!

 

On 2019-12-05 at 2:55 PM, Noeller said:

that's how badly this was needed.....he got a stern talking-to from Bettman and others. This is just so far overdue. It's by far the worst barn in the loop.....even that ****-hole on The Island isn't as bad as this thing is. 

He was never against public $$ but the first deal was a huge over ask with parking rights etc - interesting to see details on this now

The whole stupid thing is the owners threatening to move. Well okay, its not like a bunch of teams would not move right in the next day.

47 minutes ago, Floyd said:

He was never against public $$ but the first deal was a huge over ask with parking rights etc - interesting to see details on this now

Nenshi just isn't a big sports guy... But... He is a smart guy. He understands this isn't about just sports. It's about attracting world class events and about being a world class city, so you need world class facilities. 

3 hours ago, Noeller said:

Nenshi just isn't a big sports guy... But... He is a smart guy. He understands this isn't about just sports. It's about attracting world class events and about being a world class city, so you need world class facilities. 

It does sound like both sides moved from their original positions - at least on paper...

plus part of the govt dollars involved demolishing the saddledome which they would have had to pay for anyway 

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The Dallas Stars have fired Jim Montgomery due to unprofessional conduct.

40 minutes ago, BomberBall said:

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The Dallas Stars have fired Jim Montgomery due to unprofessional conduct.

Think Dallas is suddenly a better team...  

Weird how this felt like it was coming for weeks. Was not expecting this kind of club statement.

 

 

7 minutes ago, iHeart said:

 

Probably for conditioning but he was not lighting it up here either. Will he be back? Dunno.