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Post by Fugazi on Aug 23, 2019 8:25:13 GMT -8
Evgeny Kuznetsov tested positive for cocaine at the 2019 Worlds and has be banned four years from international competition by IIHF. Maybe I'm old, but every time I hear someone caught or tested positive for cocaine, I can't help and think of this:   |
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Post by sharkhaywood on Aug 23, 2019 8:44:52 GMT -8
Evgeny Kuznetsov tested positive for cocaine at the 2019 Worlds and has be banned four years from international competition by IIHF. Video of Kuznetsov's reaction to being told he tested positive. |
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Post by Fugazi on Aug 23, 2019 8:49:54 GMT -8
NEW YORK (August 23, 2019) – NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly released the following statement today regarding Washington Capitals’ Player Evgeny Kuznetsov:
“We have been fully briefed by the IIHF with respect to the positive test result and related international sanction that has been imposed on Washington Capitals’ Player Evgeny Kuznetsov.
“Unlike the IIHF, cocaine is not considered a performance enhancing drug and is therefore not a Prohibited Substance under the NHL/NHLPA Performance Enhancing Substances Program. Instead, it is considered a drug of abuse that is tested for and for which intervention, evaluation and mandatory treatment can occur in appropriate cases.
“Here, we understand that Mr. Kuznetsov has voluntarily sought help through the education and counseling program provided for in the NHL and NHLPA collective bargaining agreement and has agreed to a regular testing protocol relating to his involvement with that program.
“Mr. Kuznetsov has also agreed to an in-person meeting with Commissioner Gary Bettman to discuss his situation and review his conduct prior to the start of Training Camp preceding the 2019-20 season. We intend to reserve further comment on any additional actions that may or may not be taken with respect to today’s announcement (disciplinary or otherwise) pending the completion of the Commissioner’s meeting with Mr. Kuznetsov.”
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Post by Fugazi on Aug 23, 2019 8:50:24 GMT -8
ARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals have released the following statement on Evgeny Kuznetsov:
“We are aware of the positive test result and related international sanction that has been imposed on Evgeny Kuznetsov. We are disappointed with this development and take this occurrence seriously. We understand that Evgeny has voluntarily sought help through the education and counseling program provided for in the NHL/NHLPA collective bargaining agreement and has agreed to a regular testing protocol relating to his involvement with that program. In addition, we are committed to ensuring he has the necessary support required to work through this situation. We will remain in contact with the NHL as they determine the next steps. Because of the sensitive nature surrounding this matter, there will be no further comment from us at this time.”
Washington Capitals forward Evgeny Kuznetsov has released the following statement:
“Recently, the IIHF notified me that, due to a positive test for a banned substance, I would be suspended from international competition for four years. I have made the decision to accept this penalty. Representing my country has always been so close to my heart and something I take so much pride in. Not being able to put that sweater on for four years is very hard to take. I have disappointed so many people that are important to me, including my family, teammates and friends. From the first day I took the ice in D.C., the Washington Capitals organization and our fans have been nothing but great to me and my family. I feel absolutely terrible for letting you down. I realize that the only way I can win you back is to take ownership of my situation and my actions from this point forward.”
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Post by Fugazi on Aug 23, 2019 8:55:07 GMT -8
via the Washington Post,
Earlier this summer, a video of Kuznetsov sitting next to two lines of white powder circulated on social media, and Kuznetsov subsequently denied the use of any drugs. Both the Capitals and the NHL issued statements in late May accepting Kuznetsov’s explanation and deemed the matter “formally closed.”
For reference’s sake, according to americanaddictioncenters.org
After last use, cocaine or its metabolites typically can show up on a blood or saliva test for up to 2 days, a urine test for up to 3 days, and a hair test for months to years. A heavy user can test positive on a urine test for up to 2 weeks. stays in a person’s system. But other factors can influence how long it stays in someone’s body, such as metabolism, weight, dose, and frequency of use. Drinking while taking cocaine may also slow its elimination from the body.
IIHF doping control takes urine and/or blood samples.
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Post by Fugazi on Aug 23, 2019 8:57:31 GMT -8
from Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News,
It's normally quiet in the NHL in August. Many GMs are at their Canadian cottages and so are the media types north of the border who specialize in transactional rumors. But the sense around the game is an avalanche of news is coming.
What makes this summer unusual is the cadre of restricted free agents who remain unsigned and are looking for big money out of their entry-level contracts. Too many teams simply can't make moves until they get these situations squared away, and some of the outcomes figure to leak into training camp and perhaps beyond.
Look at the names here: Toronto's Mitch Marner, Winnipeg's Patrik Laine and Kyle Connor, Tampa Bay's Brayden Point, Vancouver's Brock Boeser, Boston's Charlie McAvoy, Calgary's Matthew Tkachuk, Colorado's Mikko Rantanen, Columbus Zach Werenski, Minnesota's Kevin Fiala and Philadelphia's Ivan Provorov.
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Post by Fugazi on Aug 23, 2019 9:22:47 GMT -8
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Post by redbeard on Aug 23, 2019 9:42:10 GMT -8
Burns is a big, strong boy. The league should be happy that he's very offensive minded rather than a big hack staying back on D looking to light up anybody crossing the blueline. He probably avoids a lot of scraps because of his value to the team on the ice vs. being in the box or worse yet, on IR. He does have some concussion issues...
Reaves likely would pass on Burns. Burns is too big and strong. Reaves seems to like roughing up smaller guys.
One of the best things about Burns is his size (you can't teach size) and his ability to move despite his size. He skates like a much smaller guy, not like a big lumbering oaf...
When Burns does decide to lay down a good hard clean hit it is game/series changing. I would like to see more from him on this just prior to playoffs vs key teams and big time in the post season. Filip Forsberg does this very well and chooses his targets carefully. Without a doubt it's game changing! Guys that get smoked are typically more concerned about getting smoked again and/or looking for retribution rather than getting back to their game. |
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Post by wallyshark on Aug 23, 2019 9:44:00 GMT -8
from Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News, It's normally quiet in the NHL in August. Many GMs are at their Canadian cottages and so are the media types north of the border who specialize in transactional rumors. But the sense around the game is an avalanche of news is coming. What makes this summer unusual is the cadre of restricted free agents who remain unsigned and are looking for big money out of their entry-level contracts. Too many teams simply can't make moves until they get these situations squared away, and some of the outcomes figure to leak into training camp and perhaps beyond. Look at the names here: Toronto's Mitch Marner, Winnipeg's Patrik Laine and Kyle Connor, Tampa Bay's Brayden Point, Vancouver's Brock Boeser, Boston's Charlie McAvoy, Calgary's Matthew Tkachuk, Colorado's Mikko Rantanen, Columbus Zach Werenski, Minnesota's Kevin Fiala and Philadelphia's Ivan Provorov. continued I don't remember a off-season with this many tier 1 un-signed players this late in the Year ever. Maybe 1 or 2 but there are a lot of good players without contracts. I hope to hell EK65 is healthy, because there's a lot of money tied up with him that could have been used elsewhere. If healthy, he will be worth the contract for the first half of it anyways. |
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Post by redbeard on Aug 23, 2019 9:51:06 GMT -8
Maybe I'm old, but every time I hear someone caught or tested positive for cocaine, I can't help and think of this: |
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Post by Fugazi on Aug 24, 2019 7:50:41 GMT -8
NHL.com is providing in-depth roster, prospect and fantasy analysis for each of its 31 teams throughout August. Today, the San Jose Sharks.
The San Jose Sharks didn't make a splash this offseason after losing their captain, but they are confident they'll be able to compete for the Stanley Cup after falling two games short of the Final last season.
Joe Pavelski, who played his first 13 seasons for the Sharks, including the past four as captain, signed a three-year contract with the Dallas Stars as a free agent on July 1. Forwards Joonas Donskoi (Colorado Avalanche) and Gustav Nyquist (Columbus Blue Jackets) also departed as a free agent, and forward Joe Thornton, who turned 40 on July 2, is an unrestricted free agent who hasn't decided if he wants to return for his 22nd NHL season.
"The guys moving on played significant roles up front so those jobs, those minutes, that ice time is now open," San Jose coach Peter DeBoer said. "I think in talking to [general manager Doug Wilson], we're committed to giving the young guys in the organization good opportunities to earn those jobs. We have some really good depth, especially up front, and it's going to be an exciting camp."
A few players who could fill those spots are centers Dylan Gambrell, who played eight NHL games last season; Antti Suomela, who had eight points (three goals, five assists) in 27 games; and Alexander True.
"That's going to be the million dollar question with us," DeBoer said. "'What young guys can jump in and fill those roles?' 'What returning guys can find another level in order to replace some of the guys that left?' And also the leadership in our dressing room from Joe Pavelski not being there, we're going to need guys to help fill that void."
Logan Couture agreed with giving those in the system the first chance.
"I think it speaks about the belief in the prospects in our system, and I'm excited," said the veteran forward, who had 70 points (27 goals, 43 assists) in 81 games last season. "There's a lot of guys that we're going to be counting on moving forward that are prospects and young players, so I'm excited to get to camp and see how they look."
San Jose lost two of its six regular defensemen when Joakim Ryan signed a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Kings on July 1 and Justin Braun was traded to the Philadelphia Flyers on June 18. However, depth at the position isn't something the Sharks are concerned about.
"You'll never hear me complain about an adjustment with our defense corps," DeBoer said. "I'm not going to get a lot of sympathy around the League when you've got [Erik] Karlsson, [Brent] Burns and [Marc-Edouard] Vlasic back there."
Couture said, "We've got the pieces back there to play solid defensively, but it's not only on our defensemen, it's on our forwards as well and goaltending. We play well as a five-man unit."
The Sharks did re-sign several key players, including Karlsson to an eight-year contract on June 17, and restricted free agent forwards Timo Meier (four-year contract) on July 1 and Kevin Labanc (one-year contract) on July 8.
"Focus No. 1 is on our team and what we can do," Couture said. "I think we have enough pieces in San Jose to push for a playoff spot, and really that's all you want is to get into the playoffs and go from there. Unless you win, and that's something we haven't done in San Jose, we've never felt what it feels like to win it all, so each year around the start of August, you start to really want to get to camp and get started again, and that's just part of being competitive."
San Jose will try to qualify for the playoffs for a fifth straight season and the 15th time in the past 16 seasons.
"I don't think there's any doubt we feel we're a contender and one of those teams that should be playing for a Stanley Cup next April when the playoffs start," DeBoer said. "The teams that didn't win all try and improve over the summer, and I think everyone would like enough money to go shopping every July 1 and add guys but ... we're not one of those teams, and I think that's a good thing because that tells you that we've got good players that we're paying well and we are comfortable with, and we're confident they can be a core that can lead us."
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Post by Fugazi on Aug 24, 2019 7:51:56 GMT -8
NHL.com is providing in-depth analysis for each of its 31 teams throughout August. Today, three key statistics for the San Jose Sharks.
1. Jones' save percentage
Martin Jones' .896 save percentage last season ranked last in the NHL among goalies to play at least 50 games. When examined further, his even-strength save percentage of .896 ranked last among goalies with the same qualifier, but his .886 save percentage when facing the opponents' power play was sixth best. The Sharks ranked fourth-worst in the League in goals against at 5-on-5 (186); they were the only team in the bottom 10 that qualified for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Jones needs to improve his play at 5-on-5 if San Jose is going to repeat its success from last season.
2. Karlsson's shooting percentage
Erik Karlsson was tied for sixth among NHL defensemen with 2.08 points per 60 minutes (minimum 50 games) and was third in assists per 60 minutes (1.94). Those numbers were good considering Karlsson's three goals were his fewest in his 10 NHL seasons and his shooting percentage (1.8 percent) was much lower than his NHL career average (6.4 percent). Karlsson has scored at least 0.17 goals per game (which equates to 14 goals in 82 games) in each season his shooting percentage was above 4.6 percent, suggesting he could return to double-digit goals.
3. Labanc's power-play points
Kevin Labanc was tied for third on the Sharks with Karlsson with an NHL career-high 20 power-play points (two goals, 18 assists) last season. The forward's emergence on the top unit could help offset the loss of center Joe Pavelski, who was second on San Jose with 21 power-play points (12 goals, nine assists) and first among Sharks forwards in power-play time on ice per game (2:57). San Jose ranked sixth in the NHL in power-play percentage (23.6 percent), and without Pavelski, Labanc could see additional ice time per game on the man-advantage, suggesting he could better his power-play numbers.
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Post by Fugazi on Aug 24, 2019 7:53:51 GMT -8
 NHL.com is providing in-depth analysis for each of its 31 teams throughout August. Today, three important questions facing the San Jose Sharks. 1. Will Joe Thornton return? The 40-year-old center ranks third in Sharks history in goals (244), second in games (1,034) and points (1,024), and first in assists (780). Thornton, who had 51 points (16 goals, 35 assists) in 73 games last season, is an unrestricted free agent and remains undecided on whether he will return for a 22nd NHL season. He has played the past two seasons on a one-year contract. "I think everybody that knows 'Jumbo' expects him to be back," Sharks forward Timo Meier said Aug. 15. "The way he's training and the way he's still in shape with his 40 years, I don't doubt that he's coming back. He'll be playing until he can't anymore. Probably he'll play longer than he can walk. I really hope he's going to be back because he's just a huge presence and the guys all love him there, and obviously we all know what kind of hockey player he is." 2. Can Martin Jones bounce back? The 29-year-old goalie had the worst statistical season in his six-year NHL career with a 2.94 goals-against average and .896 save percentage, which was fourth-lowest among goalies to play at least 30 games. In the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Jones had a 5.33 GAA and .838 save percentage in his first four games before a 2.68 GAA and .908 save percentage in his final 16 games. The Sharks are hoping Jones can put up numbers closer to his averages in his first three seasons (2015-18) with San Jose, when he had a 2.40 GAA and .915 save percentage. "I don't want to blame it all on goaltending and I don't think it was all of our goaltending's fault," center Logan Couture said. "Playoffs, Jones played very well. … We have all the confidence in the world in him and we expect him to have a good year." 3. Who will be named captain? San Jose is without a captain after center Joe Pavelski, who served that role for the past four seasons, signed a three-year contract with the Dallas Stars as an unrestricted free agent on July 1. San Jose will likely name a captain prior to the season, and candidates include Couture and defensemen Brent Burns and Marc-Edouard Vlasic, the longest tenured player on the Sharks (13 seasons) with Thornton (14 seasons) unsigned. "I don't know what's going to happen going forward," said Couture, who has played 10 seasons for San Jose and is fourth in its history with 507 points (240 goals, 267 assists). "[Pavelski] was a tremendous captain for us. He will definitely be missed in the room for his leadership and what he did on the ice. Other guys are going to have to step up and fill that void when it comes to leadership and his production on the ice, so we'll see what happens." |
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Post by Fugazi on Aug 24, 2019 7:58:27 GMT -8
As part of NHL.com's 31 in 31 series, the fantasy hockey staff identifies relevant players from the San Jose Sharks. For more fantasy coverage, visit NHL.com/Fantasy and subscribe for free to the NHL Fantasy on Ice podcast.
Erik Karlsson, D (NHL.com rank: 15) -- The top defenseman in NHL.com's rankings, Karlsson had 45 points (three goals, 42 assists) in 53 regular-season games last season and 16 points (two goals, 14 assists) in 19 Stanley Cup Playoff games. Karlsson, who leads active NHL defensemen with 0.83 points per game, missed time because of injury in the regular season but still managed 20 power-play points despite splitting time on the first unit with Brent Burns. If Karlsson, who signed an eight-year contract to remain with the Sharks on June 17, can stay healthy, he and Burns are the only two defensemen capable of reaching 80 points.
Brent Burns, D (16) -- Right behind Karlsson in the defenseman and overall rankings is Burns, who led the position with an NHL career-high 83 points (16 goals, 67 assists) last season. Burns has had at least 60 points in each of the past five seasons since moving to defenseman and at least 25 power-play points and 300 shots on goal in each of the past four. He's also durable, having not missed a game since the 2013-14 season. Even at 34 years old, Burns is arguably the best fantasy defenseman and comes with fewer concerns than Karlsson.
Logan Couture, C (69) -- He quietly had an NHL career-high 70 points (27 goals, 43 assists) last season and was a point-per-game player in the Stanley Cup Playoffs (20 in 20 games). He scored 27 goals, the eighth time in nine full NHL seasons he's had at least 20. His power-play goal (six) and PPP (18) totals took a hit from 2017-18 (10 PPG, 21 PPP), but Couture is in line for increased ice time (18:36 per game last season) after the departure of forward Joe Pavelski (signed with Dallas Stars). Couture lost left wing eligibility in Yahoo but could expand on his totals with Karlsson healthy and playing on PP1 for a full season.
Tomas Hertl, C/LW (72) -- Hertl is coming off a breakout season with NHL career-highs in goals (35), assists (39) and points (74) in 77 games last season. He also leads returning Sharks forwards in ice time (19:01 per game) and power-play goals (11). Hertl, who centered a line with left wing Evander Kane in the playoffs, should exceed 70 points again and has a chance to play with right wing Kevin Labanc (56 points, 20 PPP last season) at even strength and on PP1.
Timo Meier, LW/RW (73) -- He had NHL career highs in goals (30) and points (66) last season and ranked second on the Sharks in even-strength points (55) behind Hertl (57). Meier could expand on his power-play production (10 PPP) if he plays on the first unit with Couture, Hertl, Labanc and either Burns or Karlsson after the departure of Pavelski. Meier has a high shot volume (250 SOG) and covers hits (99; 1.3 per game), making him worth targeting inside the top 75 overall and even higher in keeper leagues.
Martin Jones, G (95) -- Although Jones was tied for the third most wins (36) in the NHL last season, his .896 save percentage was the worst of his six-year career and ranked 45th out of 48 goalies who played at least 30 games. His 2.94 goals-against average was also the worst of his career. Jones is a lock for 30-35 wins given his heavy workload and could have numbers closer to his career averages (2.47 GAA, .912 SV%), especially after bouncing back in the first two rounds of the 2019 playoffs (8-5, .910)
Evander Kane, LW (123) -- He tied his NHL career high in goals (30 last season) and had 56 points in 75 games, one behind his best total (57 with Winnipeg Jets in 2011-12). Kane also had the highest totals of his career in PPP (11) and penalty minutes (153) to go along with strong coverage of SOG (268) and hits (173). Even after a quiet postseason (eight points in 20 games), Kane remains one of the best category coverage players in fantasy.
Other players with fantasy upside in late rounds or off waiver wire: Kevin Labanc, LW/RW (203); Joe Thornton, C (238; UFA); Dylan Gambrell, C; Marc-Edouard Vlasic, D; Alexander True, C
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Post by Fugazi on Aug 24, 2019 8:00:23 GMT -8
NHL.com is providing in-depth prospect analysis for each of its 31 teams throughout August. Today, the top five prospects for the San Jose Sharks, according to NHL.com.
1. Dylan Gambrell, F
How acquired: Selected with No. 60 pick in 2016 NHL Draft
Last season: San Jose (NHL): 8 GP, 0-0-0; San Jose (AHL): 51 GP, 20-25-45
Gambrell (6-foot, 185 pounds), who turns 22 on Aug. 26, played in two Stanley Cup Playoff games last season and scored one goal in 13:20 of ice time in a 5-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues in Game 6 of the Western Conference Final on May 21.
The 22-year-old should make the Sharks out of training camp with several forward spots open following the offseason departures of centers Joe Pavelski (Dallas Stars) and Gustav Nyquist (Columbus Blue Jackets) and forward Joonas Donskoi (Colorado Avalanche), and the uncertainty of whether center Joe Thornton will return.
"The thing with [Dylan] is that he's so good with a 200-foot game and he wants to please the coaching staff, he wants to make sure everything's safe," Sharks director of scouting Ron Wilson Jr. said. "You don't want to make mistakes as a young guy, but to see him go into a Game 6 when he hasn't played in a while and he just has a good game. I think Dylan is going to be the guy that we're pretty excited about this year."
Projected NHL arrival: This season
2. Ryan Merkley, D
How acquired: Selected with No. 21 pick in 2018 NHL Draft
Last season: San Jose (AHL): 2 GP, 0-0-0; Guelph (OHL): 28 GP, 5-34-39; Peterborough (OHL): 35 GP, 9-23-32
Merkley (5-11, 170), a right-handed shot, is hoping to challenge for a place on the Sharks' third defense pair. The 19-year-old was plus-4 in the Ontario Hockey League last season after he was a combined minus-70 in the previous two.
"One thing that he's really good at is D-zone exits, his passing and his vision, being able to watch Brent Burns and Erik Karlsson do it," Wilson Jr. said. "He was with us at camp last year all the way until the end … He just has to keep growing and getting a bit stronger."
Projected NHL arrival: This season
3. Jonathan Dahlen, F
How acquired: Trade from Vancouver Canucks on Feb. 25
Last season: Utica (AHL): 50 GP, 14-15-29; San Jose (AHL): 7 GP, 0-4-4
A second-round pick (No. 42) by the Ottawa Senators in the 2016 draft, Dahlen (5-11, 176) has already been traded twice and has yet to make his NHL debut. He split time with Utica and San Jose of the American Hockey League last season, his first as a professional.
The 21-year-old likely will play with Timra in Allsvenskan, Sweden's second-highest league behind the Swedish Hockey League, where he played in 2017-18 and had 44 points (23 goals, 21 assists) in 44 games. Dahlen is at least one season away from the NHL.
Projected NHL arrival: Next season
4. Alexander True, F
How acquired: Signed as free agent July 18, 2018
Last season: San Jose (AHL): 68 GP, 24-31-55
The 22-year-old has played the past two seasons in the AHL, playing 68 games in each, nearly doubling his point total from 28 in 2017-18. He also was more responsible defensively, going from minus-7 to plus-16.
True (6-5, 200) could provide some much-needed scoring depth for the Sharks.
"He's a kid who is going to try and come in and take a spot and really open up some eyes," Wilson Jr. said. "[He has 136] AHL games of experience as a 21-year-old, 6-5 center. ... this is a big camp for him. I think he knows that and I think he's going to be a guy to watch during the exhibition season."
Projected NHL arrival: This season
5. Mario Ferraro, D
How acquired: Selected with No. 49 pick in 2017 NHL Draft
Last season: UMass Amherst (NCAA): 41 GP, 2-12-14
Ferraro has played two seasons at UMass Amherst (37 points in 80 games) and was captain last season. The 20-year-old isn't big (5-11, 185), but what he lacks in size he makes up in hockey IQ. He will develop in the AHL this season.
"The one thing I kind of repeat with Mario is that you can't teach his motor," Wilson Jr. said. "He has so much energy and so much passion for the game, it's incredible. He looks so much more like a pro and is ready to be a pro."
Projected NHL arrival: 2021-22
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Post by Fugazi on Aug 24, 2019 8:12:52 GMT -8
BREAKOUT CANDIDATES: WHICH PLAYER FROM YOUR TEAM WILL TAKE A STEP FORWARD NEXT SEASON?
San Jose Sharks: Radek Simek stepped into the Sharks’ lineup midway through the season and became a roster mainstay from that point onward. He’s not going to put up a monster point total, but he will surprise with his consistency and value on the back end.
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Post by jackalope on Aug 24, 2019 8:22:57 GMT -8
BREAKOUT CANDIDATES: WHICH PLAYER FROM YOUR TEAM WILL TAKE A STEP FORWARD NEXT SEASON? San Jose Sharks: Radek Simek stepped into the Sharks’ lineup midway through the season and became a roster mainstay from that point onward. He’s not going to put up a monster point total, but he will surprise with his consistency and value on the back end. Of all the things to be excited about/worry about this upcoming season. I think Simek will have the biggest impact if he returns to form from last season. Not that he is a "all-star" game changer or anything like that... Just that he is the perfect puzzle piece that completes the defense. And he likes to hit. |
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Post by Fugazi on Aug 24, 2019 8:45:55 GMT -8
BREAKOUT CANDIDATES: WHICH PLAYER FROM YOUR TEAM WILL TAKE A STEP FORWARD NEXT SEASON? San Jose Sharks: Radek Simek stepped into the Sharks’ lineup midway through the season and became a roster mainstay from that point onward. He’s not going to put up a monster point total, but he will surprise with his consistency and value on the back end. Of all the things to be excited about/worry about this upcoming season. I think Simek will have the biggest impact if he returns to form from last season. Not that he is a "all-star" game changer or anything like that... Just that he is the perfect puzzle piece that completes the defense. And he likes to hit. I thought he was the only guy that could actually play with Brent Burns. He covered a lot of defensive gaffs that Burns pulled |
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Post by cjelli on Aug 24, 2019 9:06:44 GMT -8
BREAKOUT CANDIDATES: WHICH PLAYER FROM YOUR TEAM WILL TAKE A STEP FORWARD NEXT SEASON? San Jose Sharks: Radek Simek stepped into the Sharks’ lineup midway through the season and became a roster mainstay from that point onward. He’s not going to put up a monster point total, but he will surprise with his consistency and value on the back end. RADEK Simek.
That's where you stop reading.
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Post by Fugazi on Aug 24, 2019 12:54:03 GMT -8
from Matt Porter of the Boston Globe,
Bruce Cassidy said he has “no idea right now” how the NHL’s promised player tracking data might affect the Bruins’ preparation for games and practices. Among coaches, he is not alone.
“We get our analytics, so we’ll continue to use those,” Cassidy said. “Whatever they add to or subtract from — which I can’t imagine they’ll subtract anything, information never seems to get subtracted — we’ll find a way to mix it in. But no, I haven’t thought about it.”
The NHL will collect a massive amount of data this season, thanks to sensors implanted in pucks and in the shoulder pads of players, which will send information collected by in-arena antennae and cameras. This will supplement the team of data keepers at every league game, which track events such as shot attempts and hits.
Until the league has at least a few months of tracking data to assess, the Bruins’ analytics department won’t be able to make hay with whatever numbers the NHL’s venture will provide. Like nearly all teams around the league, the Bruins are already tracking their own data — sometimes with the help of outside vendors — then distilling and distributing relevant readouts to Cassidy and his staff. The coaches translate it for the players, keeping it simple and usable.
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Post by Fugazi on Aug 24, 2019 12:57:03 GMT -8
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Post by Fugazi on Aug 24, 2019 15:31:15 GMT -8
The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed forward Pat Maroon to a one-year, $900,000 contract.
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Post by Marbles on Aug 24, 2019 20:43:56 GMT -8
BREAKOUT CANDIDATES: WHICH PLAYER FROM YOUR TEAM WILL TAKE A STEP FORWARD NEXT SEASON? San Jose Sharks: Radek Simek stepped into the Sharks’ lineup midway through the season and became a roster mainstay from that point onward. He’s not going to put up a monster point total, but he will surprise with his consistency and value on the back end. We win the cup if he stayed healthy last year. |
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Post by Fugazi on Aug 24, 2019 20:47:15 GMT -8
BREAKOUT CANDIDATES: WHICH PLAYER FROM YOUR TEAM WILL TAKE A STEP FORWARD NEXT SEASON? San Jose Sharks: Radek Simek stepped into the Sharks’ lineup midway through the season and became a roster mainstay from that point onward. He’s not going to put up a monster point total, but he will surprise with his consistency and value on the back end. We win the cup if he stayed healthy last year. Hell yeah we would have |
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Post by jackalope on Aug 25, 2019 8:18:42 GMT -8
The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed forward Pat Maroon to a one-year, $900,000 contract. For that money, I'm sure Dougie could have fit him, Jumbo and patty in. Heck even what Brassard signed for (I'm glad he didn't). Dougie has to be lurking in the weeds to snake someone off of RFA. At this point Dougie and the entire league is giving me anxiety issues lol. |
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Post by danvilleshark on Aug 25, 2019 9:16:27 GMT -8
BREAKOUT CANDIDATES: WHICH PLAYER FROM YOUR TEAM WILL TAKE A STEP FORWARD NEXT SEASON? San Jose Sharks: Radek Simek stepped into the Sharks’ lineup midway through the season and became a roster mainstay from that point onward. He’s not going to put up a monster point total, but he will surprise with his consistency and value on the back end. We win the cup if he stayed healthy last year. I don’t think so. EK65 and pavs were about as unhealthy as it gets on skates. Kane was useless. Melker and Donskoi also useless. Too many passengers and wounded to hoist the cup last year. |
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Post by Fugazi on Aug 25, 2019 12:32:57 GMT -8
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Post by Marbles on Aug 25, 2019 13:13:30 GMT -8
The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed forward Pat Maroon to a one-year, $900,000 contract. For that money, I'm sure Dougie could have fit him, Jumbo and patty in. Heck even what Brassard signed for (I'm glad he didn't). Dougie has to be lurking in the weeds to snake someone off of RFA. At this point Dougie and the entire league is giving me anxiety issues lol. It's pretty wild we are this late and with training camp looming the log jam is not resolving itself. I do hope Doug can snag a decent younger guy out of the mess, even if that means Patty gets sent into retirement. |
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Post by Marbles on Aug 25, 2019 13:15:54 GMT -8
We win the cup if he stayed healthy last year. I don’t think so. EK65 and pavs were about as unhealthy as it gets on skates. Kane was useless. Melker and Donskoi also useless. Too many passengers and wounded to hoist the cup last year. Yeah, they were banged up. But with Simek you could have sheltered EK65 a bit more against Vegas and offloaded some minutes for him in general. And you could also argue they likely secure a better position going in/may not have had as rough a time in the last 3 weeks which led to their other guys (Pavs and Meier) getting banged up. Lots of what ifs but when Simek was with them starting around mid-December onwards they were a top 3 team with Calgary and Boston being the only ones still giving them some trouble. |
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Post by Marbles on Aug 25, 2019 13:16:26 GMT -8
Can't wait for this name to make it into the show. |
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