NHL Thread

[letsgobjs]

Interesting, I can't say that I'm surprised though. North Americans are still often viewed as the harder working rough and tough guys. But I'm going to guess that perception has started to change in recent drafts.

[P2F]

For most man games lost this season, it's Pittsburgh and it's not even close:

 

http://www.mangameslost.com/nhl-man-games-lost-january-3-2014/

 

Toronto ranks 11th lol.

[P2F]

Pretty crazy. Also the Leafs have had something like 19 man games lost to suspension I think I read.

 

That's a tonne to suspension.

[theblujay]

Lol Leafs got blown out. Embarrassing

[GD]

Lol Leafs got blown out. Predictable

 

Ftfy

[Laika]

Olympic roster announcement in 2 minutes. I'm anticipating it a wee bit too much.

[Laika]

wtf, announcement isn't til 11? f*** off

[Abomination]

Carolina/Sabres game cancelled, due to inclement weather.

 

Hockey game gets cancelled due to good hockey weather outside the stadium?

 

Well, I suppose a blizzard isn't good hockey weather.

[Abomination]

The Buds should be offering Raymond an extension.

 

As a Canuck fan I watched Raymond play several years. I like him, but I'd be very careful about offering him too big an extension.

[letsgobjs]

So much for Holland taking Kadri's spot. The hell is wrong with this team.

[Dylan]

Holland made a great impression his first few games.. forgot he was on the team the last 2 weeks lol

[letsgobjs]

Fraser in, Gardiner out. Need I say more?

[Laika]

RTTM is a beautiful thing for an anti-fan

[Laika]

Duncan Keith has 40 helpers? Norris Trophy much!

 

He's pretty much on his own planet right now. Peaking just in time for the Olympics.

 

Although, a lot of it is probably just 2nd assist noise. Apparently 2nd assists for defensemen should be regressed like 100% to the mean - in other words, picking them up isn't a talent.

 

Not sure if true though, I just heard that from some nerd.

[GD]

so this is happening. wow.

[havok24]

so this is happening. wow.

 

A terrible hockey team that looks like they've quit on the coach. This organization needs a wholesale change from top to bottom.

[GD]

A terrible hockey team that looks like they've quit on the coach. This organization needs a wholesale change from top to bottom.

 

Keep Kessel, Kadri, Gardiner, Reilly, Phaneuf, JVR, and a goalie, and clear the rest the f*** out.

[GD]

Meh, this team was going in the right direction until Carlyle showed up and Burke was fired. All is not lost yet.

 

But we've lost two big parts of that team in Mac and Grabo, added Clarkson, and extended Bozak to give us virtually no cap room.

 

The reassuring part is that with such a great core, a retooling a la the Red Sox could probably work, if we made a few shrewd FA signings and a trade or two after we clear out. The problem won't be building back into a contender, it'll be getting rid of the dead weight. Clarkson and Bozak and such won't be easy to move.

[letsgobjs]

While the Leafs need to make some changes, i.e. somehow getting a top centre, they need to get rid of Carlyle, the guy's defensive system is just ridiculous. The players never seem to get to pucks because they're always collapsing to the middle of the ice. Teams can just cycle the puck around them for minutes on end.

[Dylan]

I'm starting to think I'll never see a good leafs team

[Dylan]

"TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Bay coach Jon Cooper believes Lightning star Steven Stamkos can return from a broken right shin in time for next month’s Olympics."

 

This would be huge.

[GD]

LOL Leafs

 

Murray signed to a long term deal as punishment for your reveling in this

[GD]

Oh my f***ing god. I hadn't seen that. Goddammit.

 

LOL Sens

 

<3

[GD]

After this season he'll be 7 years into his tenure and likely have three missed playoffs and only one playoff series win.

 

And still be far superior to the Leafs.

[havok24]

And still be far superior to the Leafs.

 

I love how Dave Nonis received a 5yr extension when he hadn't even been on the job for at least a year's time.

[theblujay]

So the Leafs are pretty bad

[eastcoastjaysfan]

After this season he'll be 7 years into his tenure and likely have three missed playoffs and only one playoff series win. I really have no idea how the owner of the team can reward failure like this. How can you even justify a multi-year extension at this point?

 

Plus, that lisp. I f***ing hate that guy.

[The Cats Ass]

The Jets have lost 5 straight, they're f***ed.

 

Taking lessons from the leafs.

[The Cats Ass]

Seems so, at least the Leafs still have a shot at the playoffs.

 

Are 10 to 1 odds considered a shot

[GD]

Paul Maurice is the new head coach.

 

Lol