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2022-23 NHL Season Discussion Thread #9: Bruce, There it Goes

Jan. 30, 2023 at 12:54 p.m.
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The thing is you learn stuff about said player after they die, simply due to the fact it’s the “perfect time” to figure out how you want to remember them


I see what you’re saying but it still just doesn’t sit right with me.
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Jan. 30, 2023 at 1:03 p.m.
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Yah, pretty messed up to start calling him a terrible person right after he dies. Not defending his actions but it’s pretty bad timing.


Maybe he should've been a better person in life.
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Jan. 30, 2023 at 1:05 p.m.
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I've always believed its rather poor form to trash talk someone that's dead, they have no opportunity to respond or set the record straight.
Anyway, I care just as much about Bobby Hull today as I did yesterday and the day before, not one bit.

These threads have gotten a lot worse during the season, especially compared to last year.
Can we please get back to the actual hockey chat?

I'll go first:


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Jan. 30, 2023 at 1:07 p.m.
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Stick to your moral compasses. The criticisms surrounding Mr. Hull are valid and have been for years and are going to re-emerge as he briefly enters our 24 hour news cycle. If it bothers you that the criticisms are being placed before the man, you're under no obligation to internalize it. Pay your respects as you will but recognize that there are those who will put those criticisms before the man. Likewise, there's no room to belittle someone paying their respects because of what Mr. Hull did.

Very few people make it through life unscathed. Most of us are good people with a few less-than-savory things to our names. A few of us are decent people tainted by rather scathing moments that the masses rightfully should bemoan. Very few of us are genuinely awful people. This is the human experience. Mr. Hull is neither just his accomplishments nor his failings.
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Jan. 30, 2023 at 1:11 p.m.
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Can we please get back to the actual hockey chat?
These threads have gotten a lot worse during the season, especially compared to last year.


I will ask the moderators to up enforcement in this thread, I reckon this is the fourth time I've seen a comment like this so clearly the team and I are lacking.

I would also like to see less posts like this in general? In the sense of "quit waiting for change and be a part of it". We have a report button and every user who has ever posted in one of these discussion threads is capable of making intelligent posts.

It's a group effort guys, and I'll keep reminding you guys until it sticks.
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Jan. 30, 2023 at 1:20 p.m.
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Since the All Star game is just around the corner, some questions I've been pondering:

Which team will benefit the most from the All Star Break:

Which team will suffer the most from the All Star Break:

Which team that isn't in a playoff spot now will make the playoffs:

Which team that is in a playoff spot now will miss the playoffs:

For me, I'd go Washington/Vegas, Carolina, Buffalo, Pittsburgh
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Jan. 30, 2023 at 1:54 p.m.
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Since the All Star game is just around the corner, some questions I've been pondering:

Which team will benefit the most from the All Star Break:

Which team will suffer the most from the All Star Break:

Which team that isn't in a playoff spot now will make the playoffs:

Which team that is in a playoff spot now will miss the playoffs:

For me, I'd go Washington/Vegas, Carolina, Buffalo, Pittsburgh


1. 3/4 of the top 4 in the west (Vegas, Winnipeg and Dallas)
2. Panthers I think this will be the point they’ll fall out of the playoff hunt and I’ll add the Islanders as well and then it’s just a three way race between Washington, Pittsburgh and Buffalo
3 and 4.Not gonna say anyone because I think these will be the final playoff teams
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Jan. 30, 2023 at 2:11 p.m.
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Quoting: NoVaSpartan
Since the All Star game is just around the corner, some questions I've been pondering:

Which team will benefit the most from the All Star Break:

Which team will suffer the most from the All Star Break:

Which team that isn't in a playoff spot now will make the playoffs:

Which team that is in a playoff spot now will miss the playoffs:

For me, I'd go Washington/Vegas, Carolina, Buffalo, Pittsburgh


the Avs will probably benefit pretty heavily from the All Star break, as it will help them get healthy
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Jan. 30, 2023 at 2:25 p.m.
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Which team will suffer the most from the All Star Break:


I'm not sure why, but my gut is telling me that Boston will go on a long losing streak in February and into March...
Jan. 30, 2023 at 3:01 p.m.
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Dunn should be replacing Beniers
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Jan. 30, 2023 at 3:07 p.m.
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Makes sense. What are some examples?


I mean he was convicted of domestic assault, he wasn't perfect, but we're celebrating his life today
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Jan. 30, 2023 at 3:16 p.m.
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Dunn should be replacing Beniers


Yes. I hear nobody talking about how great he's been.
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Jan. 30, 2023 at 4:02 p.m.
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Dunn should be replacing Beniers


Especially since Seattle won’t have a player. Like how is it fair that Chicago, Arizona and Anaheim have guys but not Seattle?
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Jan. 30, 2023 at 4:13 p.m.
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At this point, more buyers than sellers...yes? no?

All Possible Buyers (21): BOS, BUF, CGY, CAR, COL, DAL, EDM, FLA, LAK, MIN, NSH, NJD, NYI, NYR, PIT, SEA, TBL, TOR, VGK, WAS, WPG
...w/ $2m+ cap space (16): BOS, BUF, CGY, CAR, COL, FLA, MIN, NSH, NJD, NYI, NYR, PIT, SEA, VGK, WAS, WPG
..and in playoff position (11): BOS, CAR, COL, MIN, NJD, NYR, PIT, SEA, VGK, WAS, WPG
..and with top prospect/1st (9): CAR, MIN, NJD, NYR, PIT, SEA, VGK, WAS, WPG
(and some of those appear unwilling to take rentals)

Sellers (11): ANA, ARI, CHI, CBJ, DET, MTL, OTT, PHI, SJS, STL, VAN
(and half those have been described as in "retool")

It seems to be there are few real buyers with cap space and assets to move...and fewer teams that have committed to full rebuild.

(trying to determine any signals it could be buyers market or sellers market...I got nothing)


BUF could be all teh way down here if you go by point %.
Jan. 30, 2023 at 5:02 p.m.
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Since the All Star game is just around the corner, some questions I've been pondering:

For me, I'd go Washington/Vegas, Carolina, Buffalo, Pittsburgh


Which team will benefit the most from the All Star Break:
Vancouver - new coach

Which team will suffer the most from the All Star Break:
Seattle maybe...were on a roll (11-3-1 and +24 GD in January).
Buffalo...were playing well, have 3rd hardest schedule after break

Which team that isn't in a playoff spot now will make the playoffs:
East -- Florida
West -- Calgary

Which team that is in a playoff spot now will miss the playoffs:
East -- Washington
West -- Los Angeles
Jan. 30, 2023 at 5:11 p.m.
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Which team will benefit the most from the All Star Break:
Vancouver - new coach

Which team will suffer the most from the All Star Break:
Seattle maybe...were on a roll (11-3-1 and +24 GD in January).
Buffalo...were playing well, have 3rd hardest schedule after break

Which team that isn't in a playoff spot now will make the playoffs:
East -- Florida
West -- Calgary

Which team that is in a playoff spot now will miss the playoffs:
East -- Washington
West -- Los Angeles


I think BUF will benefit from the layoff as it'll give Tage, Cozens, and others time to heal.
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Jan. 30, 2023 at 5:45 p.m.
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HOLY ****

What a dub for Vancouver

Lou what you doing
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Jan. 30, 2023 at 5:49 p.m.
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I am no longer an islanders fan lol. I can’t root for this poverty franchise.
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Jan. 30, 2023 at 5:49 p.m.
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Islanders LOL
Jan. 30, 2023 at 5:51 p.m.
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Wonder if Vancouver considers flipping Beau...
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Jan. 30, 2023 at 5:51 p.m.
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I hope horvat has the most miserable 7 or 8 years on LI 😂
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Jan. 30, 2023 at 5:52 p.m.
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RARE CANUCKS W???
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Jan. 30, 2023 at 5:53 p.m.
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Lou be like hey whats selling I only want to BUY
Jan. 30, 2023 at 5:59 p.m.
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Pushes Florida further away from playoff contention.
W.
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Jan. 30, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
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What jersey is Horvat wearing at the All Star game?
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