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Post by Marbles on Apr 12, 2020 8:43:07 GMT -8
What do you think from Damien Cox at the Toronto Star, The Detroit Red Wings, with 71 games played and only 39 points accumulated, would want the season to be treated as if it were complete, giving them the most balls in the regular lottery process. If you believe that being dreadful should be rewarded with a high draft pick — I don’t — then you would probably side with the Wings.... For a more logical solution, look back to the 2005 draft.... It made no sense to go with the same order again. Instead, the NHL came up with a rather clever plan. All 30 teams — even the Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning — were eligible for the draft lottery, instead of just non-playoff teams. The lottery weightings were then based on the number of playoff appearances in the previous three seasons and the number of first overall picks in the previous four drafts. Teams that had none of either got three balls in the lottery, and other teams got either two balls or one depending on the results.... If the current NHL season can’t be completed, the 2005 draft process should be used as the prototype for 2020. Aside from being fair to all 31 teams, it would create all kinds of talking points and widespread interest at a time when sports fans in general are dying for their fix, and pro teams are going to be searching for creative ways to attract customers again. These are unprecedented times, but the NHL has a sensible precedent from which to work. You could even argue the NHL should use this kind of system every year. The philosophy of artificially rewarding the worst needs to come to an end. more It isn’t about rewarding teams for sucking, it is about giving bad teams a chance. While I wouldn’t mind some change to the system to make tanking a non-option the issue is that looking at the bigger picture as it stands now for teams like the Red Wings it doesn’t make sense not to. Wonder if this article would’ve been written in the Auston Matthews draft. I mean, that lockout draft is how the Pens got Malkin and then Crosby back to back. Is that more equitable then giving a ton of balls to a team that clearly proved it sucks ass? 71 games isn't like a fluke. |
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Post by Fugazi on Apr 12, 2020 14:39:42 GMT -8
We regret to announce the passing of Phyllis Foreman at the age of 92.
Foreman, the sister of former Philadelphia Flyers owner Ed Snider, is credited with coming up with the ‘Flyers’ nickname and helped design the logo.
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Post by Fugazi on Apr 12, 2020 19:01:37 GMT -8
I know more than a few of you would collect these cards
via the YouTube page of Sportsnet,
In the debut edition of Hockey Card History, Ken Reid takes you through the 10 best/most sought after "tough guy" hockey cards in his extensive personal collection.
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Post by cjelli on Apr 13, 2020 5:41:25 GMT -8
Update: FIL is fine. The fever went away after a couple of days, and the cough never came. There are other illnesses in this world besides this virus.
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Post by LordNelson on Apr 13, 2020 8:13:00 GMT -8
I know more than a few of you would collect these cards via the YouTube page of Sportsnet, In the debut edition of Hockey Card History, Ken Reid takes you through the 10 best/most sought after "tough guy" hockey cards in his extensive personal collection. Great clip. That collector has some serious hockey passion, Think I have that Link Gaetz card and a Probert. That minor league fight clip he shows is top shelf. Some great names. If he did the top 20, I’m sure Shawn Cronin and Andre Nazarov would be there as well. Also John96 would approve.. |
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Post by danvilleshark on Apr 13, 2020 8:42:26 GMT -8
Update: FIL is fine. The fever went away after a couple of days, and the cough never came. There are other illnesses in this world besides this virus. Good news! |
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Post by Fugazi on Apr 13, 2020 9:09:45 GMT -8
Update: FIL is fine. The fever went away after a couple of days, and the cough never came. There are other illnesses in this world besides this virus. Glad to hear that |
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Post by Fugazi on Apr 14, 2020 10:49:17 GMT -8
Joe Thornton is enjoying his quarantine  |
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Post by danvilleshark on Apr 14, 2020 12:17:40 GMT -8
Joe Thornton is enjoying his quarantine Looks like his wife cut his hair. |
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Post by HOOCH2173 on Apr 14, 2020 13:56:01 GMT -8
Joe Thornton is enjoying his quarantine Looks like his wife cut his hair. Man this guy needs to get in shape stat! |
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Post by danvilleshark on Apr 14, 2020 14:01:14 GMT -8
Looks like his wife cut his hair. Man this guy needs to get in shape stat! No, his season is over. |
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Post by Fugazi on Apr 14, 2020 18:47:00 GMT -8
Pegula Sports and Entertainment has fired 21 Buffalo Sabres employees in an effort to cut costs.
These include three Vice Presidents; John Sinclair (Tickets and Service), Chris Bandura (Communications) and Jennifer Van Rysdam (Live Events), as well as WGRZ Sports Director Adam Benigni.
An additional 104 employees have been furloughed.
Jason Botterill and Ralph Krueger have been given a pay cut as well as other members of the Sabres management, hockey staff, broadcasters, and contractors.
No cuts have been made to the Buffalo Bills and it is business as usual.
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Post by Fugazi on Apr 17, 2020 8:53:38 GMT -8
SIGN HIM DOUGIE
NEW YORK/TORONTO (April 17, 2020) – The National Hockey League and the National Hockey League Players’ Association announced today that the Winnipeg Jets and Player Dustin Byfuglien have mutually resolved the grievance filed by Mr. Byfuglien following his suspension by the Club in September 2019. Pursuant to the agreement, Byfuglien’s standard player’s contract with the Club has been terminated, effective immediately.
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Post by danvilleshark on Apr 17, 2020 9:16:55 GMT -8
SIGN HIM DOUGIE NEW YORK/TORONTO (April 17, 2020) – The National Hockey League and the National Hockey League Players’ Association announced today that the Winnipeg Jets and Player Dustin Byfuglien have mutually resolved the grievance filed by Mr. Byfuglien following his suspension by the Club in September 2019. Pursuant to the agreement, Byfuglien’s standard player’s contract with the Club has been terminated, effective immediately. They need to rebuild and get younger. Pass. |
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Post by Fugazi on Apr 17, 2020 9:19:58 GMT -8
EDMONTON, AB - The family of Oilers forward Colby Cave released the following statement on Thursday, thanking friends, family and the hockey community for their support during this difficult time.
There are no words to comfort a grieving family with a loss such as this. Yet, our community, our friends, and our family, found a way to wrap themselves around us, without saying a word.
People that impacted Colb's life seemed to stand out like beacons... teachers, hockey coaches, babysitters, buddies, and his family. We are so sad, and so broken for all of you too.
Colb's competitive nature always fuelled a drive to want to be better, and do better, in every aspect of his life; certainly what we are most proud of. To know that others recognized and admired those same qualities in Colby, makes us even more proud.
On Tuesday, the Cave family and the Oilers announced the creation of the Colby Cave Memorial Fund to help carry on Colby's memory and legacy.
Proceeds from the fund will go toward community programs with an emphasis on mental health initiatives and providing access to sports for underprivileged children.
CLICK HERE TO DONATE
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Post by carolinasharksfan on Apr 17, 2020 10:45:10 GMT -8
SIGN HIM DOUGIE NEW YORK/TORONTO (April 17, 2020) – The National Hockey League and the National Hockey League Players’ Association announced today that the Winnipeg Jets and Player Dustin Byfuglien have mutually resolved the grievance filed by Mr. Byfuglien following his suspension by the Club in September 2019. Pursuant to the agreement, Byfuglien’s standard player’s contract with the Club has been terminated, effective immediately. The isolation must be getting to you...last thing the Sharks need is another old, slow, guy  |
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Post by Marbles on Apr 17, 2020 11:09:48 GMT -8
Looks like his wife cut his hair. Man this guy needs to get in shape stat! That's what he's looked like for at least 5 seasons now. This is the peak of male physicality. |
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Post by Fugazi on Apr 17, 2020 11:23:43 GMT -8
SIGN HIM DOUGIE NEW YORK/TORONTO (April 17, 2020) – The National Hockey League and the National Hockey League Players’ Association announced today that the Winnipeg Jets and Player Dustin Byfuglien have mutually resolved the grievance filed by Mr. Byfuglien following his suspension by the Club in September 2019. Pursuant to the agreement, Byfuglien’s standard player’s contract with the Club has been terminated, effective immediately. The isolation must be getting to you...last thing the Sharks need is another old, slow, guy He ain't that old. Cut the Brother some slack |
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Post by danvilleshark on Apr 17, 2020 12:18:04 GMT -8
The isolation must be getting to you...last thing the Sharks need is another old, slow, guy He ain't that old. Cut the Brother some slack He's 35 |
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Post by Fugazi on Apr 17, 2020 13:28:50 GMT -8
He ain't that old. Cut the Brother some slack He's 35 Hell he's young enough to be my kid 😄😄 |
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Post by cjelli on Apr 17, 2020 15:50:02 GMT -8
Hell he's young enough to be my kid 😄😄 No, he's old enough to be your kid.  |
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Post by Marbles on Apr 17, 2020 19:06:58 GMT -8
Hell he's young enough to be my kid 😄😄 No, he's old enough to be your kid. Shots fired. |
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Post by galtfan on Apr 18, 2020 7:15:14 GMT -8
Hell he's young enough to be my kid 😄😄 No, he's old enough to be your grandkid. There I fixed it for you.  |
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Post by John96 on Apr 19, 2020 17:43:12 GMT -8
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Post by LordNelson on Apr 20, 2020 11:41:45 GMT -8
Was this scrap of Shark news burried by all the sheltering in? Was Fug out in the kitchen March 31st making a tuna sandwich all day? Did I forget this signing already got noted on this board? www.nhl.com/news/john-leonard-joins-san-jose-sharks/c-316464984Maybe a one-season college wonder or did DW finally get lucky with a pick? Justin Braun also came out of U-Mass so that sobers me up a bit. Guess when they play hockey again in 2022 we'll all find out. He wants Kanes #9. |
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Post by danvilleshark on Apr 20, 2020 11:49:47 GMT -8
Was this scrap of Shark news burried by all the sheltering in? Was Fug out in the kitchen March 31st making a tuna sandwich all day? Did I forget this signing already got noted on this board? www.nhl.com/news/john-leonard-joins-san-jose-sharks/c-316464984Maybe a one-season college wonder or did DW finally get lucky with a pick? Justin Braun also came out of U-Mass so that sobers me up a bit. Guess when they play hockey again in 2022 we'll all find out. He wants Kanes #9. A goal scoring forward, when have the sharks ever needed that? |
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Post by Fugazi on Apr 20, 2020 12:36:14 GMT -8
Was this scrap of Shark news burried by all the sheltering in? Was Fug out in the kitchen March 31st making a tuna sandwich all day? Did I forget this signing already got noted on this board? www.nhl.com/news/john-leonard-joins-san-jose-sharks/c-316464984Maybe a one-season college wonder or did DW finally get lucky with a pick? Justin Braun also came out of U-Mass so that sobers me up a bit. Guess when they play hockey again in 2022 we'll all find out. He wants Kanes #9. A goal scoring forward, when have the sharks ever needed that? No tuna fish here, I was drinking a beer in the kitchen |
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Post by danvilleshark on Apr 22, 2020 10:38:37 GMT -8
This week’s Hockey Happy Hour on NBCSN (5-7 p.m. ET) will feature memorable “on this date” games in playoff history. Last year on this date, the Sharks and Golden Knights battled to double overtime tied at one goal apiece. Anchored by goaltender Martin Jones’ 58 saves, San Jose avoided elimination when Tomas Hertl scored the winning goal while shorthanded, for a 2-1 road victory. The Sharks would go on to win the series in a memorable Game 7 and advance to Round 2. Alex Faust and Mike Johnson called the matchup from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. The stunned look on the faces of the vegas fans is perfect:  |
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Post by John96 on Apr 22, 2020 15:26:57 GMT -8
This week’s Hockey Happy Hour on NBCSN (5-7 p.m. ET) will feature memorable “on this date” games in playoff history. Last year on this date, the Sharks and Golden Knights battled to double overtime tied at one goal apiece. Anchored by goaltender Martin Jones’ 58 saves, San Jose avoided elimination when Tomas Hertl scored the winning goal while shorthanded, for a 2-1 road victory. The Sharks would go on to win the series in a memorable Game 7 and advance to Round 2. Alex Faust and Mike Johnson called the matchup from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. The stunned look on the faces of the vegas fans is perfect: The game that almost made us believe in Jones again. Hertl’s goal was a patented Fleury playoff softy. |
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Post by John96 on Apr 23, 2020 8:31:47 GMT -8
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