NHL Off-Topic thread

[Majingir]

4 time Stanley cup winner Eddie Shack passes away.

I got to meet him a few times. A funny guy for sure.

[Majingir]

Looks like some major issues going on in Arizona and it has nothing to do with their arena situation for a change.

No way Taylor Hall would want to stay at this point. Speaking of which, it's been so long without hockey, I didnt even realize Hall was traded from NJ to Arizona! December feels like forever ago.

If there were compliance buyouts, Flames probably could've bought out Lucic and signed Hall.

[slickdtc]

Seems ownership went over the GM’s head in negotiations with Hall, and also retracted permission from the GM to seek a role with a “third party.” Apparently their GM had founded a sports analytics company before he joined the Coyotes so not sure if he’s looking at other teams or what.

So he fired himself. Lol

Honestly, thought the NHL still controlled them. I know almost nothing about Arizona.

Nice weather though.

[Majingir]

AHL 20-21 season scheduled to start December 4th.

Could be a good indicator of when NHL season could start.

Stanley cup handed out October 4th for the latest, draft on the 9th/10th.

So a month after the draft could end up having preseason action.

2 months shorter of season, I'd say the season could be 60 games or so.

[Majingir]

ECHL also follows suit and goes with December 4th start date.

Definitely sounds like NHL season starts then. December 2nd is my guess (Sportsnet Wednesday Night Hockey kicks things off).

In a typical season, to end November we see around 26-28 games played. Let's say the ASG gets cancelled, that frees up a few extra dates getting them to the 58 game mark.

No inter conference play.

Play other division in your conference 16 games(1 home, 1 away), your division 42 games (3 home, 3 away). With the Central having 7 teams, we just see some extra games between the 2 divisions.

[nikethebike]

Quote: Originally Posted by Majingir

2 months shorter of season, I'd say the season could be 60 games or so.

So much for Ovechkin breaking Gretzkys record... :/

[Majingir]

Quote: Originally Posted by nikethebike

So much for Ovechkin breaking Gretzkys record... :/

Depends how long Ovechkin will continue playing for.

Next year even with shortened season, Ovechkin will end up in the top 5.

If he signs another contract, he'll be in the top 3 with a shot at passing Gordie.

I'd say he has to play until he's 40 to pass Gretzky though.


Although imo, what Ovechkin is doing should be considered almost as impressive relative to the rest of the league. He's getting 50 goals a year in a league where teams average 2.7 or so goals a game. Gretzky got around 70-90 when the average was a whole goal more per team.

[nikethebike]

He would probably have beaten the number of 50-goal seasons record. Needed 2 this year. He won't score 50 the next if it is that shortened.


Also scoring at that necessary level at 39-40 is insanely difficult. Look at how Gretzkys numbers took a hit later in his career...


I'd say he needs as many games as possible while he is relatively young.


Also what happens if he gets injuries? Looses about 15-20 more games in two seasons? In total it is like missing an entire season.


If this covid situation goes on, the season might have to be shortened anyway. You can't put all 31-32 teams in a "bubble" for 80-100 games per team can you?



Not much to do more than just enjoy what he does manage to accomplish even though it might not end up as records I guess. Right now I guess we just have to enjoy what we can.