2016-17 General NHL Fan Talk - Part the Fourth (News n' Scores n' Stuff) ‎

[Corby78]

At least its not vs us. I almost expect that stuff to happen to us.

Edit: also props to ESPN for having WNBA as the front story on opening night. I blame Betman for alot, but it would be nice not to be treated like bowling or waterpolo

 

[twabby]

I mean it is the WNBA final on ESPN. Can’t blame them for promoting that.

 

[Devil Dancer]

I'd be interested to see WPG with a different coach. That might happen soon if they keep up this sloppy play.

 

[Coldplay619]

The Leafs are for real.

Babcock is so good.

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

I tune in my first game of the season just in time to see Pietrangelo score an OT winner against the Pens. That's a good start.

 

[Dr John Carlson]

McDavid might hit 130 points... seems like every second shift he gets a breakaway. Ridiculous puck control at top speed.

 

[Langway]

Yeah, that McDavid can hockey pretty good.

Calgary may regret that Hamonic trade. He's a decent defender but not a game-changer or anything and their first and two seconds is pretty rich. They looked awfully slow tonight and it wasn't just McDavid.

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

I'm always surprised watching Hamonic now that he leveled out the way he did. He looked like a potential Norris candidate a few years ago.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

That end to end rush for the goal by MCD was sick. That’s some blazing speed.

 

[twabby]

McDavid has Pavel Bure's speed but with better playmaking skills.

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

McDavid is taking over as the best player in the world this year. Sid is relegated to second place now.

 

[usiel]

That end to end rush for the goal by MCD was sick. That’s some blazing speed.

Glad I had that game on my 2nd PC monitor and happened to be paying full attention to see that play. That was some serious turbo speed.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

McDavid has Pavel Bure's speed but with better playmaking skills.

And less goalscoring skills.

 

[ovikovy817]

Mike Green with 4 assists (Detroit scored 4 tonight)

Pens, 10 goals against, love it

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

The Pens are probably just thinking, "meh, wake us up when it's April."

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

Mike Green with 4 assists (Detroit scored 4 tonight)

Pens, 10 goals against, love it

Greenie will probably be the most sought-after defenseman at the TDL this year. He's in the last year of his deal on a team widely expected to be pretty bad.

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

Greenie will probably be the most sought-after defenseman at the TDL this year. He's in the last year of his deal on a team widely expected to be pretty bad.

He is this year's Shattenkirk. Whoever ends up trading for him at the TDL will be disappointed.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Bwahahahahaha......how did McPhailure mess up with Shipachyov not being able to be recalled for the opener?!


What a fool.

 

[RandyHolt]

He's hording defensemen. Notably, Reinhart.

I hope GMs continue to hold firm and make George regret taking so many Dmen. Notably, one Nate Schmidt.

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

He's hording defensemen. Notably, Reinhart.

I hope GMs continue to hold firm and make George regret taking so many Dmen. Notably, one Nate Schmidt.

Shipachyov won't play tonight, but GMGM needs to make a trade or put one of his crappy D like Brad Hunt on waivers and bury him in the AHL.

 

[IafrateOvie34]

I watched some of the Bruins/Preds game during the Caps intermissions. I like the young players Boston has implemented in their lineup.

 

[Hivemind]

Bwahahahahaha......how did McPhailure mess up with Shipachyov not being able to be recalled for the opener?!


What a fool.

While Vegas' goalie and defense hoarding is beyond bizarre, this situation was f***ed up by James Neal's wrist being ready to play. Waiving Pickard gave them the space to recall Shipachyov, but then James Neal was cleared by the doctors and activated from Injured Reserve to occupy the 23rd roster spot.

 

[Devil Dancer]

No sympathy for GMGM. Part of being a good GM is contingency planning.

Like, for example, what to do if your star Russian center demands more money than you expected.

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

No sympathy for GMGM. Part of being a good GM is contingency planning.

Like, for example, what to do if your star Russian center demands more money than you expected.

Are you referring to GMBM and Kuzy?

 

[Devil Dancer]

Are you referring to GMBM and Kuzy?

Of course.

Back to VGK, good for them for winning their first game ever. The fact that Neal scored both of their goals takes some of the sting out of the Ship debacle.