2019-2020 NHL Thread (c'mon, it's almost December)

Carman Bulldog · 11-25-2019, 06:47 PM

Kind of surprised that there had been no NHL thread to date. Lots of intriguing things going on thus far...

-The Leafs fire Mike Babcock
-Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid on pace for 150 points and the highest Art Ross total since Lemieux in 96-96. If they keep up this pace, one of them could record the highest ever Art Ross total by someone not named Gretzky or Lemieux.
-David Pastrnak on pace for 70+ goals
-Capitals defenceman John Carlson on pace for 120 points
-The Robert Bortuzzo cross-check on Viktor Arvidsson that someone only managed to get him a 4-game suspension

Many others. Discuss.

Honolulu_Blue · 11-26-2019, 02:06 PM

-The Red Wings are in dead last place
-Bill Peters will soon be fired for throwing out racial slurs towards a black player he coached in juniors

britrock88 · 03-30-2020, 10:15 AM

H/t to Maple Leafs for the funniest piece of sports journalism I've read in a while.

Down Goes Brown: Attempting to answer a simple question about jersey numbers – The Athletic

molson · 03-30-2020, 10:38 AM

Cancel the season and give the Cup to the Bruins already.

Fidatelo · 03-30-2020, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by britrock88

H/t to Maple Leafs for the funniest piece of sports journalism I've read in a while.

Down Goes Brown: Attempting to answer a simple question about jersey numbers – The Athletic

Phenomenal!

Honolulu_Blue · 05-13-2020, 08:11 AM

I know it's not easy being a sports writer in these uncertain times given that, you know, there are no sports actually happening. That said, Down Goes Brown's latest piece in The Athletic feels a bit personal and mean-spirited.

“Oh right, the Red Wings exist.” Come on. Having to deal with more than my fair share of Nikolai Borschevsky's one moment of relevance, I'm getting this now?

Atocep · 07-23-2020, 11:11 AM

Seattle's team is officially the Kraken.

Butter · 07-23-2020, 11:39 AM

Not saying I hate it, but I already hate the number of "Release the Kraken" headlines I'm bound to see.

Warhammer · 07-23-2020, 11:57 AM

For intros before the game it’ll be great.

Ksyrup · 07-23-2020, 12:28 PM

I like how the color scheme and nautical pieces of the logo complement the Mariners.

ISiddiqui · 07-23-2020, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

I like how the color scheme and nautical pieces of the logo complement the Mariners.

With the Mariners, Sounders, Seahawks, and Kraken all Seattle teams echo the water. Pretty good synergy.

bob · 07-23-2020, 12:49 PM

From a purely financial standpoint, doesn't that hurt merchandise sales? Why buy a new shirt when you already have a green one that says Seattle on it?

ISiddiqui · 07-23-2020, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by bob

From a purely financial standpoint, doesn't that hurt merchandise sales? Why buy a new shirt when you already have a green one that says Seattle on it?

They are all a little different. For one, Kraken jerseys are going to be long sleeve while none of the others are

.

And if you are just getting merch to represent the city, you'll likely just get the NFL or MLB team anyways.

sterlingice · 07-23-2020, 05:44 PM

I think it's going to feel dated in 20 years but I kindof like it now

SI

Fidatelo · 07-24-2020, 07:48 AM

I love the name. Logo looks cool. Jersey and colours aren't the greatest, but I think they'll grow on me and overall are decent enough regardless. Pretty good 'launch' if you ask me.

Can't wait for the Jets to take on the Sea Monsters some day!

bob · 07-24-2020, 08:20 AM

Obligatory "Fuck Winnipeg"

britrock88 · 08-02-2020, 10:50 AM

Hockey in August?!? Loving it so far.

cuervo72 · 08-02-2020, 05:02 PM

The backdrop/"covering" on the seats is just...weird. Perhaps I just didn't give myself time to adjust to it, but watching the end of the PHI/BOS game it just felt claustrophobic. I dare say I actually prefer cardboard cutouts.

(How are we not at a point where we can just computer generate an entire crowd? Get EA in there or something.)

JonInMiddleGA · 08-02-2020, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by cuervo72

Get EA in there or something.)

They can all stand and sit in unision?

bhlloy · 08-02-2020, 08:07 PM

This ending to the Blues - Avs game is one of the more insane things I’ve seen. Shame it’s “only” a seeding game and not a real game 1.

JonInMiddleGA · 08-02-2020, 08:07 PM

That's about as close as a goal can cut it.

claphamsa · 08-02-2020, 08:32 PM

go avs!

JonInMiddleGA · 08-02-2020, 08:57 PM

The Arkells in the between period stuff?

Haven't sports fans suffered enough in 2020 already?

JonInMiddleGA · 08-02-2020, 09:26 PM

Weird to see an ad for Huawei

Fidatelo · 08-04-2020, 07:50 AM

Hockey being back was fun for about 5 minutes on Saturday night, and then I watched Scheifele go down howling in pain and I was reminded how hard sports can punch you in the gut.

Carman Bulldog · 08-04-2020, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Fidatelo

Hockey being back was fun for about 5 minutes on Saturday night, and then I watched Scheifele go down howling in pain and I was reminded how hard sports can punch you in the gut.

Right? I had just purchased NHL Live right before that and thought of seeking a refund at that moment. If there are hockey gods (and karma), if the Jets lose due to these injuries, hopefully they are rewarded with Alexis Lafrenière, particularly considering it was their original draft position that was the placeholder for the first overall pick.

Honolulu_Blue · 08-05-2020, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Carman Bulldog

Right? I had just purchased NHL Live right before that and thought of seeking a refund at that moment. If there are hockey gods (and karma), if the Jets lose due to these injuries, hopefully they are rewarded with Alexis Lafrenière, particularly considering it was their original draft position that was the placeholder for the first overall pick.

Carman Bulldog · 08-05-2020, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

Hard to feel for a franchise that just a few seasons ago had a playoff streak of 25 years end, which included 4 Stanley Cups and two other finals appearances. I mean, Ottawa arguably has the bigger gripe not winding up with the first (or second) when one considers they also had San Jose's selection.

Also, with Yzerman running things, I'm confident that Detroit will turn things around soon. Honestly, I'm kind of surprised that they haven't hired Gerard Gallant yet to replace Blashill.

BishopMVP · 08-11-2020, 07:05 PM

Lightning/Blue Jackets starting it off with a 4OT(at least) game... I was wondering how long they'd said between games, figured maybe 45, but they just they need at least 87!!! Maybe that's due to COVID protocols, but hockey locker rooms are a place I don't think Coronavirus is the biggest worry, even now.

bhlloy · 08-11-2020, 07:18 PM

Going to be a lot of Bruins fans calling in sick to work tomorrow... also this is nuts in a game 1, when the players haven't really had the usual preparation and when there are already back to backs on the schedule. Part of me wonders if this was to go 6 or 7 whether they might have to call it at some point just in terms of player safety.

JonInMiddleGA · 08-11-2020, 07:19 PM

Heh, I just came to post the phrase #instantclassic

sterlingice · 08-11-2020, 07:38 PM

Hey @NHL, not to tattle but we were supposed to play at 8:00 and the @BlueJacketsNHL and @TBLightning won't get off the ice — Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) August 11, 2020 SI

JonInMiddleGA · 08-11-2020, 07:58 PM

Bos-Car now pushed back to 11am wednesday

cartman · 08-11-2020, 08:28 PM

If TB had lost that game, they would have to be thinking what in the hell do they have to do to beat Columbus. Got swept by them in the 1st round last year.

molson · 08-11-2020, 11:07 PM

First game of any kind I sit down to watch since the pandemic started and it gets pushed to 9AM local time tomorrow.

The Jackal · 08-12-2020, 06:59 PM

.....go flyers

MizzouRah · 08-13-2020, 08:41 AM

Damn Blues looked good until the 3rd period.

QuikSand · 08-13-2020, 09:15 AM

loving this thread title now btw

MizzouRah · 08-15-2020, 09:17 AM

Blues tie it up with 6 seconds left and then allow Bo Horvat a breakaway in OT to win the game.

bhlloy · 08-15-2020, 01:16 PM

Rask opts out to be with family... Halak is a decent backup but you'd think that ends any chances of the Bruins being a serious contender, which is pretty wild as they came in to the bubble as the best team in the league and really haven't looked that good so far

Arles · 08-15-2020, 01:48 PM

Glad the Blues won the cup last year as they look lost in the bubble. It would be nice to win atleast one game in this setup

Ksyrup · 08-16-2020, 07:01 PM

I have watched more hockey in the past week than I have watched since the strike. My daughter has become a huge fan overnight and it's all we've been watching.

britrock88 · 08-16-2020, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by bhlloy

Rask opts out to be with family... Halak is a decent backup but you'd think that ends any chances of the Bruins being a serious contender, which is pretty wild as they came in to the bubble as the best team in the league and really haven't looked that good so far

Yet the Bs skated the Canes off the ice yesterday!

BishopMVP · 08-17-2020, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by britrock88

Yet the Bs skated the Canes off the ice yesterday!

And then that 3rd period happened tonight... my god that McAvoy hit on Staal

Charlie McAvoy on Jordan Staal. Massive hit. pic.twitter.com/aIkRk4w2do
— Brady Trettenero (@BradyTrett) August 18, 2020

They didn't even make him go back to the bench, just opened up the side door to the locker room tunnel while play was still going on!

JonInMiddleGA · 08-17-2020, 11:09 PM

Staal looks a little bit like Kenny Omega there, but on the wrong end of a V-Trigger

MizzouRah · 08-18-2020, 10:50 AM

Blues getting their act together and Allen has taken the goalie position over from Binnington.

britrock88 · 08-18-2020, 11:30 AM

That was quite a collapse indeed.

MizzouRah · 08-21-2020, 10:25 PM

Goodnight Blues... I'm not even upset though. Last season was a dream come true.

Ksyrup · 09-04-2020, 09:19 AM

FYI, the Stars/Avs game is on USA Network at 4pm, thanks to NBCSN airing the KY Oaks.

cartman · 09-16-2020, 12:56 PM

Stars make it to the Stanley Cup final for the first time in 20 years. The Bolts couldn't close out their series against the Islanders last night. Tampa Bay is up 3 games to 2.

11-26-2019, 02:06 PM	#2
Honolulu_Blue Hockey Boy Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Royal Oak, MI	-The Red Wings are in dead last place -Bill Peters will soon be fired for throwing out racial slurs towards a black player he coached in juniors __________________ *Steve Yzerman*: 1,755 points in 1,514 regular season games. 185 points in 196 postseason games. A First-Team All-Star, Conn Smythe Trophy winner, Selke Trophy winner, Masterton Trophy winner, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Olympic gold medallist, and a three-time Stanley Cup Champion. Longest serving captain of one team in the history of the NHL (19 seasons).

05-13-2020, 08:11 AM	#6
Honolulu_Blue Hockey Boy Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Royal Oak, MI	I know it's not easy being a sports writer in these uncertain times given that, you know, there are no sports actually happening. That said, Down Goes Brown's latest piece in The Athletic feels a bit personal and mean-spirited. “Oh right, the Red Wings exist.” Come on. Having to deal with more than my fair share of Nikolai Borschevsky's one moment of relevance, I'm getting this now? __________________ *Steve Yzerman*: 1,755 points in 1,514 regular season games. 185 points in 196 postseason games. A First-Team All-Star, Conn Smythe Trophy winner, Selke Trophy winner, Masterton Trophy winner, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Olympic gold medallist, and a three-time Stanley Cup Champion. Longest serving captain of one team in the history of the NHL (19 seasons).

07-23-2020, 11:39 AM	#8
Butter Coordinator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dayton, OH	Not saying I hate it, but I already hate the number of "Release the Kraken" headlines I'm bound to see. __________________ My listening habits

07-23-2020, 12:28 PM	#10
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	I like how the color scheme and nautical pieces of the logo complement the Mariners. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

07-23-2020, 05:44 PM	#14
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	I think it's going to feel dated in 20 years but I kindof like it now SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

03-30-2020, 10:15 AM	#3
britrock88 Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Madison, WI	H/t to Maple Leafs for the funniest piece of sports journalism I've read in a while. Down Goes Brown: Attempting to answer a simple question about jersey numbers – The Athletic

03-30-2020, 10:38 AM	#4
molson General Manager Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Mountains	Cancel the season and give the Cup to the Bruins already.

07-23-2020, 11:11 AM	#7
Atocep Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Puyallup, WA	Seattle's team is officially the Kraken.

07-23-2020, 11:57 AM	#9
Warhammer Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dayton, OH	For intros before the game it’ll be great.

07-23-2020, 12:49 PM	#12
bob College Starter Join Date: Oct 2004	From a purely financial standpoint, doesn't that hurt merchandise sales? Why buy a new shirt when you already have a green one that says Seattle on it?

07-24-2020, 07:48 AM	#15
Fidatelo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB	I love the name. Logo looks cool. Jersey and colours aren't the greatest, but I think they'll grow on me and overall are decent enough regardless. Pretty good 'launch' if you ask me. Can't wait for the Jets to take on the Sea Monsters some day! __________________ "Breakfast? Breakfast schmekfast, look at the score for God's sake. It's only the second period and I'm winning 12-2. Breakfasts come and go, Rene, but Hartford, the Whale, they only beat Vancouver maybe once or twice in a lifetime."

07-24-2020, 08:20 AM	#16
bob College Starter Join Date: Oct 2004	Obligatory "Fuck Winnipeg"

08-02-2020, 10:50 AM	#17
britrock88 Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Madison, WI	Hockey in August?!? Loving it so far.

08-02-2020, 05:02 PM	#18
cuervo72 Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Maryland	The backdrop/"covering" on the seats is just...weird. Perhaps I just didn't give myself time to adjust to it, but watching the end of the PHI/BOS game it just felt claustrophobic. I dare say I actually prefer cardboard cutouts. (How are we not at a point where we can just computer generate an entire crowd? Get EA in there or something.) __________________ null

08-02-2020, 08:07 PM	#20
bhlloy Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003	This ending to the Blues - Avs game is one of the more insane things I’ve seen. Shame it’s “only” a seeding game and not a real game 1.

08-02-2020, 08:07 PM	#21
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	That's about as close as a goal can cut it. __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

08-02-2020, 08:32 PM	#22
claphamsa Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: non white trash MD	go avs! __________________ Dominating Warewolf for 0 games! GIT R DUN!!!

08-02-2020, 08:57 PM	#23
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	The Arkells in the between period stuff? Haven't sports fans suffered enough in 2020 already? __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

08-02-2020, 09:26 PM	#24
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	Weird to see an ad for Huawei __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

08-04-2020, 07:50 AM	#25
Fidatelo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB	Hockey being back was fun for about 5 minutes on Saturday night, and then I watched Scheifele go down howling in pain and I was reminded how hard sports can punch you in the gut. __________________ "Breakfast? Breakfast schmekfast, look at the score for God's sake. It's only the second period and I'm winning 12-2. Breakfasts come and go, Rene, but Hartford, the Whale, they only beat Vancouver maybe once or twice in a lifetime."

08-11-2020, 07:05 PM	#29
BishopMVP Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Concord, MA/UMass	Lightning/Blue Jackets starting it off with a 4OT(at least) game... I was wondering how long they'd said between games, figured maybe 45, but they just they need at least 87!!! Maybe that's due to COVID protocols, but hockey locker rooms are a place I don't think Coronavirus is the biggest worry, even now.

08-11-2020, 07:18 PM	#30
bhlloy Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003	Going to be a lot of Bruins fans calling in sick to work tomorrow... also this is nuts in a game 1, when the players haven't really had the usual preparation and when there are already back to backs on the schedule. Part of me wonders if this was to go 6 or 7 whether they might have to call it at some point just in terms of player safety.

08-11-2020, 07:19 PM	#31
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	Heh, I just came to post the phrase #instantclassic __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

08-11-2020, 07:38 PM	#32
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	`Hey @NHL, not to tattle but we were supposed to play at 8:00 and the @BlueJacketsNHL and @TBLightning won't get off the ice — Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) August 11, 2020 SI` __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

08-11-2020, 07:58 PM	#33
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	Bos-Car now pushed back to 11am wednesday __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

08-11-2020, 08:28 PM	#34
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	If TB had lost that game, they would have to be thinking what in the hell do they have to do to beat Columbus. Got swept by them in the 1st round last year. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

08-11-2020, 11:07 PM	#35
molson General Manager Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Mountains	First game of any kind I sit down to watch since the pandemic started and it gets pushed to 9AM local time tomorrow. Last edited by molson : 08-11-2020 at 11:08 PM.

08-12-2020, 06:59 PM	#36
The Jackal Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New Hampshire	.....go flyers

08-13-2020, 08:41 AM	#37
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Damn Blues looked good until the 3rd period.

08-13-2020, 09:15 AM	#38
QuikSand lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Annapolis, Md	loving this thread title now btw

08-15-2020, 09:17 AM	#39
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Blues tie it up with 6 seconds left and then allow Bo Horvat a breakaway in OT to win the game.

08-15-2020, 01:16 PM	#40
bhlloy Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003	Rask opts out to be with family... Halak is a decent backup but you'd think that ends any chances of the Bruins being a serious contender, which is pretty wild as they came in to the bubble as the best team in the league and really haven't looked that good so far

08-15-2020, 01:48 PM	#41
Arles Grey Dog Software Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Phoenix, AZ by way of Belleville, IL	Glad the Blues won the cup last year as they look lost in the bubble. It would be nice to win atleast one game in this setup __________________ Developer of Bowl Bound College Football http://www.greydogsoftware.com

08-16-2020, 07:01 PM	#42
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	I have watched more hockey in the past week than I have watched since the strike. My daughter has become a huge fan overnight and it's all we've been watching. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

08-17-2020, 11:09 PM	#45
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	Staal looks a little bit like Kenny Omega there, but on the wrong end of a V-Trigger __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis