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Re: Around the league (signings, RFAs injuries)
Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2020 11:48 pm
by Mickey107
Megaterio Llamas wrote: ↑Wed Nov 25, 2020 7:42 pm
That was like an inverted vertebreaker, sort of a hybrid spinelock/pile driver, it blew my mind when I saw it. Intelligent adaptation to the hockey arena by Boychuck there, with the boards serving as contact point. Raymond was locked in with no place to go with his neck held securely in a disastrous position. Amazing Raymond was able to escape paralysis from such a ruthless and dangerous move especially considering the clown show that ensued from the Canucks crack medical team in the aftermath there.
The imagery of Ryan Kesler and Chris Higgins
dragging Raymond's motionless lower half back to the bench was nothing short of inspirational. Stretcher shortage in Beantown, no doubt.
Re: Around the league (signings, RFAs injuries)
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2020 6:17 pm
by SKYO
The Wild will be out Mats Zuccarello whenever the season starts, as he had surgery for his arm in November, same arm he injured while with the Stars.
https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/re ... m-surgery/
Re: Around the league (signings, RFAs injuries)
Posted: Sun Dec 06, 2020 11:41 am
by Todd Bersnoozi
Top Goalie Rankings from the Hockey News
https://www.si.com/hockey/news/the-grea ... Ew6LgVwEOs
- Marky 11th
- Demko 24th
Holtby didn't even make the list. Binnington @ 10th and Talbot @ 18th seems really high for them.
Re: Around the league (signings, RFAs injuries)
Posted: Sun Dec 06, 2020 11:50 am
by Mickey107
Marky sucks. He's a flame.
Re: Around the league (signings, RFAs injuries)
Posted: Sun Dec 06, 2020 11:59 am
by Todd Bersnoozi
Micky wrote: ↑Sun Dec 06, 2020 11:50 am
Marky sucks. He's a flame.
Yeah, I don't think he'll be as good without Ian Clark. I think he'll have a good 2 or 3 years initially, but there will be a decline at the tail end of his contract.
Re: Around the league (signings, RFAs injuries)
Posted: Sun Dec 06, 2020 12:07 pm
by ESQ
Todd Bersnoozi wrote: ↑Sun Dec 06, 2020 11:59 am
Micky wrote: ↑Sun Dec 06, 2020 11:50 am
Marky sucks. He's a flame.
Yeah, I don't think he'll be as good without Ian Clark. I think he'll have a good 2 or 3 years initially, but there will be a decline at the tail end of his contract.
Isn't the usual progression for goalies coming to Calgary a decline at the very beginning of the contract, followed by continued suckage until the final year of the deal?
Loved Marky, but after his career progression, I think he caught lightning in a bottle in Vancouver. Much like Christian Ehrhoff - he's worth more to the Canucks than to any other franchise, just because he was a perfect fit.
Re: Around the league (signings, RFAs injuries)
Posted: Sun Dec 06, 2020 12:17 pm
by Mickey107
ESQ wrote: ↑Sun Dec 06, 2020 12:07 pm
Todd Bersnoozi wrote: ↑Sun Dec 06, 2020 11:59 am
Micky wrote: ↑Sun Dec 06, 2020 11:50 am
Marky sucks. He's a flame.
Yeah, I don't think he'll be as good without Ian Clark. I think he'll have a good 2 or 3 years initially, but there will be a decline at the tail end of his contract.
Isn't the usual progression for goalies coming to Calgary a decline at the very beginning of the contract, followed by continued suckage until the final year of the deal?
Loved Marky, but after his career progression, I think he caught lightning in a bottle in Vancouver. Much like Christian Ehrhoff - he's worth more to the Canucks than to any other franchise, just because he was a perfect fit.
Exactly. Really good last two years and I guess one could almost say great one last year. Clark was huge for him not to mention how dialed in almost all of his team-mates were in regards to his strengths
AND weaknesses .
Re: Around the league (signings, RFAs injuries)
Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2020 10:20 am
by Mickey107
Henrik Lundqvist to miss next NHL season due to heart condition
Sportsnet Staff@Sportsnet
December 17, 2020, 1:11 PM--
LINK
Almost 39... maybe should call it a career. Good one too.
Re: Around the league (signings, RFAs injuries)
Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2020 10:37 am
by Per
Micky wrote: ↑Thu Dec 17, 2020 10:20 am
Almost 39... maybe should call it a career. Good one too.
Including world championship and olympic gold medals, but he still hasn’t lifted that cup.
From what I’ve understood he was eager to get another shot at it, now with Ovechkin and Bäckström on his side.
Hard to tell whether he’ll quit or undergo surgery or whatever and return next season.
Re: Around the league (signings, RFAs injuries)
Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2020 10:41 am
by Per
After six years with the Sharks, Melker Karlsson, the Melkman, returns to Skellefteå in the SHL at age 30.
I’m a bit bummed out. Skellefteå doesn’t deserve getting an NHL calibre player in their lap like that.
Re: Around the league (signings, RFAs injuries)
Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2020 10:59 am
by Mickey107
St. Louis Blues @StLouisBlues
Alexander Steen has announced his retirement from hockey due to a back injury. Steen's NHL career spanned 15 seasons, more than 1,000 NHL games, 454 points and a Stanley Cup in 2019. with the St. Louis Blues.
MORE DETAILS:>>>
https://bit.ly/37tBMrX
7:00 AM · Dec 17, 2020
Re: Around the league (signings, RFAs injuries)
Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2020 1:46 pm
by Tciso
Per wrote: ↑Thu Dec 17, 2020 10:37 am
Micky wrote: ↑Thu Dec 17, 2020 10:20 am
Almost 39... maybe should call it a career. Good one too.
Including world championship and olympic gold medals, but he still hasn’t lifted that cup.
From what I’ve understood he was eager to get another shot at it, now with Ovechkin and Bäckström on his side.
Hard to tell whether he’ll quit or undergo surgery or whatever and return next season.
Washington might be in for a world of hurt. Are they planning on riding Samsonov for the whole season? I don't see a lot o other goalies floating around as UFAs on CapFriendly.
Re: Around the league (signings, RFAs injuries)
Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2020 11:48 pm
by Mickey107
Stars
Stars president and CEO Brad Alberts said the Stars will have fans at home games, with a reduced capacity around 5,000 people — a firm number has not been finalized. The team hosted a similar amount of fans for watch parties during the playoffs in September.
Texas currently allows professional sports teams to have 50% capacity at indoor events, but spacing out seats for social distancing drops the figure lower. AAC typically seats 18,532 fans.
1:23 PM · Dec 20, 2020
https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/stars ... turn-plan/
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Blues
Jeremy Rutherford@jprutherford
Ryan O'Reilly to be named Blues' 23rd captain in club history, sources tell @TheAthletic STL
Here's the story with comment from outgoing captain Alex Pietrangelo.
https://theathletic.com/2272530/2020/12 ... y-sources/ #st lblues
Ryan O'Reilly to be named the Blues' 23rd captain in club...
The veteran center has been one of the team's best players and is well-liked in the locker room both as a teammate and leader.
theathletic.com
8:01 PM · Dec 20, 2020
Re: Around the league (signings, RFAs injuries)
Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2020 11:47 am
by Mickey107
Edmonton Oilers@EdmontonOilers Oilers GM & President of Hockey Ops Ken Holland tells Bob_Stauffer on OilersNow,
defenceman Oscar Klefbom is officially out for the 2020-21 season & is hoping to be ready for the start of the 2021-22 campaign.
11:17 AM · Dec 21, 2020
sounds just a wee bit convenient.
Link #1 .. meh
Link #2..mmm?
Re: Around the league (signings, RFAs injuries)
Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2020 12:28 pm
by Blob Mckenzie
Micky wrote: ↑Mon Dec 21, 2020 11:47 am
Edmonton Oilers@EdmontonOilers Oilers GM & President of Hockey Ops Ken Holland tells Bob_Stauffer on OilersNow,
defenceman Oscar Klefbom is officially out for the 2020-21 season & is hoping to be ready for the start of the 2021-22 campaign.
11:17 AM · Dec 21, 2020
sounds just a wee bit convenient.
Link #1 .. meh
Link #2..mmm?
Yes I’m sure the Oilers are thrilled to have their best defender out for the season.
