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.

I agree with most of what you say but the trade rumors.....the only one I heard about was the Pens were kicking the tires on him and the Jets weren't interested. What have you heard?

I do think that he plays out this contract here though.

Getting rid of a player doesn't make us better.  Bringing in a better player makes us better.  The Jets with Stuart as their top LHD are not a better team.  They are worse.

While there are some glaring holes in Enstrom's game that bug the bejesus out of me, I'm not trading him.  At least not until part 2 of that master plan is revealed.

Regarding HB2, the law passed in North Carolina that impacts LGBT from using bathrooms in line with their gender identity.  Many entertainers have cancelled shows in the state.  Heard but bit confirmed that NBA is considering cancelling All Star Game (or moving it) from there.  Impressed with Gary being on the right side of this.

Interesting that the State bill was passed to over-rule a law passed by Charlotte that favoured LGBT rights.  What a **** show.  Wonder when this will impact sports...if any will cancel events or speak out about it.

Does anyone know the details to this?  Lawless was discussing this today and I;ve heard him discuss it before.  He wrote an article (presumably in the early going of the Jets being back) that was critical of some players.  Those players took it personally and Buff, Wheeler, Ladd, Toby and Stu all blackballed him.

What was the story he wrote??

The original "Atlanta Five" article. 

I don't recall details. Lawless said Wheeler told him he attacked them personally. Interesting he didn't mention little as one of the guys that blackballed 

interesting. 

edit. Read it wrong. If I understand a team with players under no movements MUST be protected. So jets must protect Toby  and Buff. 

Edited April 29, 20169 yr by The Unknown Poster

I think Enstrom and Buff have an NMC and Stu and Myers have an NTC.

1 minute ago, Ducky said:

I think Enstrom and Buff have an NMC and Stu and Myers have an NTC.

So jets are forced to protect Toby and buff even if they didn't want to. But can choose to protect or leave available stu and Myers. 

Not sure they'd expose Toby anyway. But it removes the decision. 

Raiders moving to LV just kill the NHL bid?

Put both in Vegas.

With Trump getting the presidency soon, Evander Kane and Johnny Manziel on Vegas teams may just be enough to put that apocalypse into full swing.

Can't imagine the NHL would be thrilled about the NFL stealing their thunder and sponsorship dollars in Vegas. You snooze you lose. 

4 minutes ago, The Unknown Poster said:

Can't imagine the NHL would be thrilled about the NFL stealing their thunder and sponsorship dollars in Vegas. You snooze you lose. 

Should have gone to Seattle when the SuperSonics left but hey maybe this opens up Oakland

Edited April 29, 20169 yr by FrostyWinnipeg

Anaheim Ducks announce they have relieved Head Coach Bruce Boudreau of his duties.

22 minutes ago, FrostyWinnipeg said:

Anaheim Ducks announce they have relieved Head Coach Bruce Boudreau of his duties.

That's a mistake. Look for the Ducks to falter and start trading assets in about a year. 

Fun Fact: Seattle wants an NBA team, they don't want an NHL team,, well the people might but... the people that matter want the NBA and not the NHL. 

1 minute ago, The Unknown Poster said:

That's a mistake. Look for the Ducks to falter and start trading assets in about a year. 

Agreed. He actually has one of the highest winning percentages for coaches in NHL history.  Higher then Quenville and the likes. 

And the DUCKS goaltending in game 7's, have a combined .852 save percentage. It's not on Boudreau but he's the fall guy for sure. 

 

Perry had what? no goals? Getzlaf was MIA.. Kesler was ok, but... when your 2 "stars" do nothing, what do you expect. 

Fact is, that group doesn't know how to win. The next coach will find that out also. 

 

8 minutes ago, The Unknown Poster said:

That's a mistake. Look for the Ducks to falter and start trading assets in about a year. 

Ryan Kessler $6.9M per for the next 6 years taking him to the ripe old age of 37.

Corry Perry $8.6M per year for the next 5 years taking him to 35

Ryan Getlzaf - $8.25M per year for the next 5 years talking him to 35

Those 3 contracts are going to be boat anchors and hard to move if they decide to pull the plug and start a rebuild.

 

 

Anaheim is also a budget team, they don't spend to the CAP. 

4 consecutive 1st place finishes plus a 24-19 playoff record gets Boudreau's ass kicked out the door.

1 hour ago, Ducky said:

I think Enstrom and Buff have an NMC and Stu and Myers have an NTC.

Wheeler also has a NTC.

What is interesting with Buff's contract is the first 2 years (next year and the year after) are NMC, then it switches to a modified NTC.  So it depends on what year they ultimately expand in.

 

This is another example of you can't fire the players so the coach goes. 

23 minutes ago, Rich said:

 

Ryan Kessler $6.9M per for the next 6 years taking him to the ripe old age of 37.

Corry Perry $8.6M per year for the next 5 years taking him to 35

Ryan Getlzaf - $8.25M per year for the next 5 years talking him to 35

Those 3 contracts are going to be boat anchors and hard to move if they decide to pull the plug and start a rebuild.

 

 

Which is why I would have kept BB. 

But if they miss the playoffs next year they will try to trade those guys and go full rebuild. They will find teams willing to take them. 

Moose need a coach