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Forum: NHLNov. 2, 2023 at 11:40 p.m.

Thread: 2023-24 NHL Season Discussion Thread #1: Here we Go!

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Juiceman</b></div><div>3 points in 8 minutes for Quinn Hughes. Hughes bros are going crazy this year</div></div>

41 combined so far. Crazy.

Forum: NHLNov. 2, 2023 at 12:22 p.m.

Thread: 2023-24 NHL Season Discussion Thread #1: Here we Go!

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>HockeyScotty</b></div><div>This is interesting. I had a random trade thought last night about Elias Lindholm going to Columbus to be reunited with Gaudreau and Kent Johnson being part of the package going back.</div></div>

I think Lindholm is gonna be dealt at the TDL to a contender but maybe he signs with CBJ as a UFA. They don't need to trade one off. their best assets when they can get him next summer for free.

Forum: NHLNov. 2, 2023 at 12:17 p.m.

Thread: 2023-24 NHL Season Discussion Thread #1: Here we Go!

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>aadoyle</b></div><div>Yea they can do that to teams when they on their game</div></div>

Blues offense is brutal regardless of who they're playing. Only the Sharks are worse.

Forum: NHLOct. 29, 2023 at 3:23 a.m.

Thread: 2023-24 NHL Season Discussion Thread #1: Here we Go!

Anybody watch Seattle regularly? Matty Beniers' numbers are unfathomably terrible. What is happening?

Forum: NHLOct. 27, 2023 at 12:43 a.m.

Thread: 2023-24 NHL Season Discussion Thread #1: Here we Go!

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>IconicHawk</b></div><div>This league makes no ****ing sense so far, well apart from Chicago being ****, which anyone with a quarter of a brain saw coming</div></div>

It does seem like there's been an inordinate number of surprises so far this season. The fact that CHI has been predictably bad and still has a higher Points % than EDM is probably the biggest, imo.

Forum: NHLOct. 26, 2023 at 11:51 p.m.

Thread: 2023-24 NHL Season Discussion Thread #1: Here we Go!

Blake Wheeler just picked up his first point, an Assist, with the Rangers. It took 7 games. Then the goal was overturned. Oh well.

I love how WPG loses 2 of their top 6 forwards, and doesn't really replace them, and actually gets better!

Forum: NHLOct. 26, 2023 at 11:42 p.m.

Thread: 2023-24 NHL Season Discussion Thread #1: Here we Go!

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>aadoyle</b></div><div>In general there is something very wrong. Even with Connor they didnt look great

Ekholm looks like he aged 10 years and they needed him for Bouchard whose not being exposed

Their Dcore is a mess along with goaltending

And they are having scoring issues.

Still early but Holland and Woodcroft's days could be numbered.</div></div>

With expectations that high, there won't be a lot of patience. I think they'll wait and see if McDavid can get the team on track when he comes back. Maybe give. them til late Nov.

Forum: NHLOct. 26, 2023 at 11:33 p.m.

Thread: 2023-24 NHL Season Discussion Thread #1: Here we Go!

Hard to believe just how bad EDM is without Connor. Or maybe his absence just proves how valuable he is to turn a bottom tier team into a solid playoff team. Without him, they're with the Flames in the basement.

Forum: NHLOct. 26, 2023 at 2:15 p.m.

Thread: 2023-24 NHL Season Discussion Thread #1: Here we Go!

The NHL (and every other league) pushes sports gambling down the throats of every player and fan 24/7/365. It's no surprise that athletes are getting in trouble. Next time a pro sports league wants to impose their corporate ethical ideology on society, just remember that corporate greed always takes precedence over doing what's right.

Forum: NHLOct. 26, 2023 at 2:02 p.m.

Thread: 2023-24 NHL Season Discussion Thread #1: Here we Go!

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>A_Habs_fan</b></div><div>The Devils need to figure out goalies fast, Vanecek and Schmid have not been good</div></div>

Both goalies have been pretty bad, but Hamilton needs to start playing defense. He was burned for several 2 on 1's last night. That's been the biggest difference from last year so far. The team looks like they want to win every game by trading chances rather than doing what they did last year.

Forum: New Jersey DevilsOct. 17, 2023 at 1:47 a.m.

Thread: New Jersey Devils 2023-24 Season Discussion Thread #1

This time share Power Play is the worst idea imaginable for the Devils. Imagine splitting up McDavid, Drai, and RNH. Separating Jack from Nico and Dougie is almost as dumb. They need to load up the first unit and leave Jack out there as long as he wants, preferably 1:30+, like many other superstars do. Let's start winning some games before we get all creative!

Forum: NHL SigningsOct. 13, 2023 at 2:52 p.m.

Thread: Colorado Avalanche signed Devon Toews (7 Years / $7,250,000 AAV)

Try to forget about the fact that he'll be 37 when this deal expires. Fair AAV on a 4-5 year deal would've priced the Avs out of the market, hence the 7 years year term. Toews is certainly worth $9M+ AAV right now.

Forum: NHL SigningsOct. 12, 2023 at 3:18 a.m.

Thread: Buffalo Sabres signed Owen Power (7 Years / $8,350,000 AAV)

These types of contracts almost never backfire. Chabot's did, but his floor was a lot lower than Power's. This is as close to a slam dunk as you can get for a young defenseman, imo. My only issue is that BUF would've been better off w/ 8 years. Still an A+ signing.

Forum: NHL SigningsOct. 9, 2023 at 6:39 p.m.

Thread: Winnipeg Jets signed Connor Hellebuyck (7 Years / $8,500,000 AAV)

As a Devils fan I was holding out hope but as the summer wore on it became pretty clear that a big trade wasn’t gonna happen. Great day for the Jets.

Forum: NHL SigningsOct. 9, 2023 at 6:35 p.m.

Thread: Winnipeg Jets signed Mark Scheifele (7 Years / $8,500,000 AAV)

Clearly, the Jets still see themselves as legit contenders. They do have some holes in their lineup, but they have enough high end talent to do some damage if the puck bounces their way. I think this is a A- contract for the Jets.

Forum: NHL SigningsOct. 8, 2023 at 1:28 a.m.

Thread: New Jersey Devils signed Max Willman (1 Year / $775,000 AAV)

AHL Devils just beat down the NHL Islanders and Max scored the GWG. Depth is beautiful.

Forum: NHL SigningsOct. 7, 2023 at 3:24 a.m.

Thread: Anaheim Ducks signed Jamie Drysdale (3 Years / $2,300,000 AAV)

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>TheFastAndTheFleuryous</b></div><div>Terrible from both perspectives, for different reasons.

Drysdale should have asked for either more money or less term (IMO 2 years, 3.25 mil) and Anaheim shouldn’t have taken this long to sign him. They had the money to sign him before training camp and pre-season. And they had the money to sign him to this deal — or a better one — for a good long while.

Obviously, this is all my opinion. But in my opinion, this is the sort of situation that torpedoes relationships.</div></div>

That's why the deal took so long to get done. But, he had no leverage other than holding out after missing almost an entire season. Big W for the Ducks here. Zegras, on the other hand, should've been locked up long term, imo.As far as relationships go, that's exactly why players have agents. Nylander held out for half a season and he didn't seem to have damaged relationships. But, I. guess you. never know what happens behind closed doors.

Forum: NHLOct. 7, 2023 at 1:09 a.m.

Thread: 2023-24 Prediction Thread

East:

Metro:

1. NJD
2. CAR
3. PIT

4. NYR
5. WASH
6. CBJ
7. NYI
8. PHI

Atlantic:

1. TOR
2. BOS
3. FLA
4. BUF
5. DET

6. TBL
7. OTT
8. MTL

West:

Central:

1. COL
2. DAL
3. MIN

4. STL
5. ARI
6. WPG
7. NSH
8. CHI
Pacific:

1. EDM
2. LAK
3. VGK
4. SEA
5. VAN

6. CGY
7. ANA
8. SJS

Forum: NHLOct. 4, 2023 at 10:10 p.m.

Thread: 2023 NHL Offseason Discussion Thread #4 - The quiet period

I'd really like to know why the NYR thought signing Jonathan Quick was a good idea. It doesn't matter if he plays for free if he can't stop the puck and he was terrible last season.

Forum: NHL SigningsOct. 2, 2023 at 2:40 p.m.

Thread: Anaheim Ducks signed Trevor Zegras (3 Years / $5,750,000 AAV)

I wonder if 8x8 was on the table? I think the Ducks dropped the ball by not locking him up long term, b/c he could cost nearly double on his next contract.

Forum: NHLSep. 21, 2023 at 3:22 a.m.

Thread: 2023 NHL Offseason Discussion Thread #4 - The quiet period

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>aadoyle</b></div><div>Wonder if this will be like a Giordano Captaincy

So named Captain than moved at TDL

Or if its till end of his deal</div></div>

They might miss the playoffs this season or next, but it's hard to imagine them as sellers at the TDL. Still way too much elite talent and grit in their lineup.

Forum: NHLSep. 21, 2023 at 3:19 a.m.

Thread: 2023 NHL Offseason Discussion Thread #4 - The quiet period

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>A_Habs_fan</b></div><div>Marchand is absolutely still a good leader, he may be an absolute rat on the ice but I have no doubt of his leadership abilities</div></div>

I suppose putting leadership in quotes may have given the wrong impression. I have no doubt that his teammates respect him b/c of his skill and his willingness to do pretty much anything to gain a competitive edge, including cheap shots, dirty plays, and even licking opponents in the playoffs.

Forum: NHLSep. 21, 2023 at 3:12 a.m.

Thread: 2023 NHL Offseason Discussion Thread #4 - The quiet period

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>KSIxSKULLS</b></div><div>What do you define "Home" as. I live in Nova Scotia and I can tell you with confidence he isn't love or respected here by the majority of people.</div></div>

I meant Boston.

Forum: NHLSep. 20, 2023 at 3:45 p.m.

Thread: 2023 NHL Offseason Discussion Thread #4 - The quiet period

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>KSIxSKULLS</b></div><div>Brad Marchand named captain of the Boston Bruins</div></div>

Despised by pretty much everyone outside of Boston, but apparently loved and respected at home. I guess that's all that matters. But he'll never be forgiven for that cheap shot elbow to then NJD Marcus Johansson's head in 2017-18. I hope they crash and burn this season under his "leadership."

Forum: NHLSep. 20, 2023 at 3:08 a.m.

Thread: 2023 NHL Offseason Discussion Thread #4 - The quiet period

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>aadoyle</b></div><div>At this point Van has little excuse to not make the playoffs

On paper they fixed the majority of their issues upgrades most of the team now lets see

As for the sake of Pete they need to make noise</div></div>

Team defense still looks pretty weak. PK should be improved, but we'll see. Demko will have to be above average for them to get in, imo. I think the Pacific gets 5 teams in, but they'll have to beat out CGY or hope that SEA regresses from last season.

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