Catch all thread for discussing other NHL teams/news.

 

Up first:  Pittsburgh Penguins, my secondary team to cheer for.

 

I guess their worst start since Sid's rookie year could be because of their lousy defense.  Or bad coaching.  Or Kessel.

 

But in reality its because I took Fleury in my pool every year for 10 years until last year when I was fed up, he has his best year ever and then I took him this year and now he sucks. 

 

But really, whats the deal?  They might be the first to can their coach.

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The #NHLJets also announce that Paul Postma has been assigned to the Manitoba Moose on a conditioning stint. Has played in just two games

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#NHLJets Paul Maurice: Perreault OK; Scheifele had tests done aft pr-game skate - didn't like results; could be out for a week

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Perreault "probable" for tomorrow, but Scheifele out another 5-7 days, according to Paul Maurice. #NHLJets

21 hours ago, Ducky said:

Tampa says a quick no to even up for Petan on Drouin.

Is this actually verified or just your opinion?  I could see why they would say no, but just curious if it is verified.  How about we throw in Chase DeLeo too?

6 minutes ago, kelownabomberfan said:

Is this actually verified or just your opinion?  I could see why they would say no, but just curious if it is verified.  How about we throw in Chase DeLeo too?

Opinion because for some reason because Drouin was a top 3 pick, apparently that means his value is higher even tho he's basically done nothing except asked to be traded. 

His value is lower because of that. Yzerman has said that he wants a young player in return, similar to Drouin, aka a guy making not a ton of money cuz Tampa has no cap space right now. The name Fabbri from St Louis was thrown out there, Fabbri, Petan... what's the difference really. Both are prospects just like Drouin still is. 

 

I don't think I'd add De Leo, I think De Leo is a guy who they could call up shortly to the main roster. Petan won't be, he was healthy scratched with Kostalek for being late to a practice. And quite frankly, I don't think Tampa does it because they don't have the cap space for both Petan and De Leo right now. 

Edited January 11, 201610 yr by Goalie

Ehlers for Drouin in a heartbeat.  I'd rather keep Petan.

Not verified at all but if you listen to the analysts, he'll get more than Petan.

He asked for a trade in November so, I am guessing Chevy has inquired what it would take; however, Drouin making it public puts a bit of spin on it hurting Yzerman's leverage with other teams. Drouin is on an ELC. TB has the leverage with Drouin.

I'd trade De Leo and Petan for Drouin but I'd rather see Ladd wrapped up in a trade if we are going to make one. Petan and De Leo are playing well on the Moose right now, let them develop.

 

 

Wow, you'd take Petan over Ehlers? Not me.

4 hours ago, Floyd said:

Ehlers for Drouin in a heartbeat.  I'd rather keep Petan.

Drugs are bad mmmkay

    #Isles will be without Travis Hamonic (lower) for next 2-3 weeks, Newsday has learned.

10 hours ago, The Unknown Poster said:

    #Isles will be without Travis Hamonic (lower) for next 2-3 weeks, Newsday has learned.

Yikes. And Boychuk's already out until February.

Islanders haven't been nearly as good as most people thought they would be. Tavares is way under-performing, which I guess should have been expected after I took him with my 1st pick in fantasy.

1 hour ago, sweep the leg said:

Islanders haven't been nearly as good as most people thought they would be. Tavares is way under-performing, which I guess should have been expected after I took him with my 1st pick in fantasy.

Tavares, Crosby, Stamkos...

Superstars not named Ovie aren't doing so hot this season!

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Mathieu Perreault had back and chest pain after Sundays game: taken to hospital by ambulance, concern about his spleen. All ok. #NHLJets

Perreault skated today.

I wonder if the Isles' injury issues re-opens the door to a Buff trade.  Supposedly they would consider short-term defensive help. 

   Waivers: KEVIN CONNAUTON
CBJ
CHRISTOPHER HIGGINS
VAN

I know he isn't having a great season but I would consider Higgins. 

2.5M this year and next.  He could help our PK.   Has to be better than Peluso. 

I'd like to see Maurice switch Armia and Thorbs tonight.

No to Higgins. Just a shell if his former self. Hell no to ehlers for Drouin. Little known fact... Allan Walsh is Drouins agent... same guy Frolik had and pav has. Pain in the ass.  Not sure what some expected From a 19 yr old. He's playing just fine. If he wasn't jets would have let him play for Denmark at the junior tourney. Ehlers is gaining so much playing against men and will be better for it next year. Drouin has really proven nothing and I doubt Tampa gets what they want in return for him. 

21 minutes ago, Goalie said:

No to Higgins. Just a shell if his former self. Hell no to ehlers for Drouin. Little known fact... Allan Walsh is Drouins agent... same guy Frolik had and pav has. Pain in the ass.  Not sure what some expected From a 19 yr old. He's playing just fine. If he wasn't jets would have let him play for Denmark at the junior tourney. Ehlers is gaining so much playing against men and will be better for it next year. Drouin has really proven nothing and I doubt Tampa gets what they want in return for him. 

Ehlers is a rookie.  If he could go to the Moose, however, they would have sent him there already.

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Gary Bettman’s push for public arena funds — for benefit of wealthy #Flames owners — displays next-level gumption  

http://natpo.st/1ng21bb

Yeah, c'mon Calgary, don't you know what's good for you?

Bravo to Nenshi and counsel fo not getting pushed around by the mighty NHL.

That Bettman...

I'm a really big proponent of getting this new sports complex built for both the Flames and Stamps, but there is absolutely no way Nenshi should get pushed around by  Bettman, so I'm glad he's standing ground on this. Still....something desperately needs to get done. Both those facilities are long past their best-before date, and with Edmonton getting a sweet new arena/entertainment district downtown next year, Calgary will HAVE to do something because there is nothing they despise more than being behind Edmonton in anything.

Im all for public investment to a degree because the public benefits.  But billionaire owners cant go hat in hand and expect to have the public foot the bill.  I like TN's deal to build MTSC.  The provincial contributions were long recouped through increased taxes years ago.  It made sense and the owners still contributed a large amount of money.  And continue to contribute a large amount to upgrade the facility.

Good for the Cal mayor but TN arena is only 1/10 the cost of this. Chit, smaller cities then the peg have bigger arenas then us

Edited January 12, 201610 yr by FrostyWinnipeg

2 hours ago, The Unknown Poster said:

Im all for public investment to a degree because the public benefits.  But billionaire owners cant go hat in hand and expect to have the public foot the bill.  I like TN's deal to build MTSC.  The provincial contributions were long recouped through increased taxes years ago.  It made sense and the owners still contributed a large amount of money.  And continue to contribute a large amount to upgrade the facility.

Ehhh most of the cost the city would have to put up is the land... which is a **** hole right now anyway. 

    Waivers: NATHAN GUENIN
COL
CODY HODGSON
NSH

 

also Halischuk recalled. Scheif on IR

Cody Hodgson on waivers - I'd snag him, cheap and better than Halischuk

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