Around the League 2017-18 Edition

[McDonald19]

Kings 1st regulation loss of 17-18.

 

[evomacky]

Kings 1st regulation loss of 17-18.

With special mention to quick losing it and causing a penalty too LOL

 

[bumperkisser]

vegas keeps on rolling, crazy

 

[mightyquack]

I hate how they keep talking about how Vegas is breaking all these expansion team records - they had by far the easiest expansion draft ever with rules that heavily favoured them - opposed to how all previous expansion teams were basically f***ed over. It's still impressive no doubt, but they've have had such an easy expansion experience.

Also laughing my ass off at Arizona, so many people saying they were going to be contenders, Chyaka is a potential GM of the year because of the off-season moves then you look at them on the ice. Such an overrated team

 

[AngelDuck]

Arizona needs to bring in some veterans. I have no idea what Chyaka is thinking feeding that kid lineup to the wolves every single year. They're getting worse and worse. I feel an Edmonton type disaster in the making there

 

[JabbaJabba]

Yeah, Chyaka has done some great moves on paper and ever since he took charge people have been eager to give him the GM of the year award. Like AngelDuck said, they need veterans especially forwards or they are facing the Oilers situation from few years ago. That was only saved by bringing in a more competent GM and winning the McDavid lottery so good luck with that.

 

[Opak]

I confess that I was one of the people, who thought that the Coyotes were going to be good this year. I thought Chayka made solid moves (and I applauded him for making them), but for some reason that team just keeps finding new ways to lose.

 

[bumperkisser]

i dont think arizona needs vets up front exactly, i think they need a dang goalie

 

[McDonald19]

i dont think arizona needs vets up front exactly, i think they need a dang goalie

Yeah the Mike Smith trade was a curious move, he was very good for the Coyotes for the most part.

 

[duxfan1101]

I love watching Vegas play. So many hardworking players out there. Neal and Perron look terrific together, and Colin Miller has an absolute cannon from the point. I have no idea how their goaltending has thrived so far, but it's impressive.

 

[dracom]

Arizona should not be this bad. I feel bad for the fans more than the team.

 

[duxfan1101]

This is insane

 

[ScarTroy]

This is insane

Yeah gotta give credit where its due, that was just nasty.

 

[Dr Johnny Fever]

Who was the Boston C? That was just awful. You don't have to win the draw, you just have to keep the other guy from a clean win like that.

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

OT is pickup street hockey.

 

[duxfan1101]

Who was the Boston C? That was just awful. You don't have to win the draw, you just have to keep the other guy from a clean win like that.

It was Pastrnak, he was out there because they just iced it and couldn't change.

 

[Dr Johnny Fever]

It was Pastrnak, he was out there because they just iced it and couldn't change.

Does he play C? I thought he was a W. Icing shouldn't impact having a C on the ice.

 

[duxfan1101]

Does he play C? I thought he was a W. Icing shouldn't impact having a C on the ice.

He's not, and in 3 on 3 it can

 

[Dr Johnny Fever]

He's not, and in 3 on 3 it can

Yeah, guess I forgot about 3 on 3. Still a pretty stupid play. A beer leaguer should know better.

 

[AngelDuck]

i dont think arizona needs vets up front exactly, i think they need a dang goalie

They need a lot of things.

But you could put Carey Price or Brayden Holtby on that team and they still don't sniff the playoffs

 

[Static]

Watching Edmonton and toronto panic and turn on their teams is pretty fun. Bring those people back to Earth.

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

Watching Edmonton and toronto panic and turn on their teams is pretty fun. Bring those people back to Earth.

I think Edmonton will turn it around, but they need more out of Talbot. Their D just isn't good without him playing like superman to cover it. Also, I think the Yotes can already kiss the playoffs goodbye. They'd have to go like 22 or 23 games over .500 the rest of the way to make it, and I don't think that have that in them. Not that I expected them to make it, but I didn't expect to confirm that so soon.

 

[Duck Off]

I love watching Vegas play. So many hardworking players out there. Neal and Perron look terrific together, and Colin Miller has an absolute cannon from the point. I have no idea how their goaltending has thrived so far, but it's impressive.

I attribute that a lot to coaching. I was so bummed that Gallant didn't become available until after the season started after we hired RC. Would definitely have been my 1st choice.

 

[Opak]

I couldn't have ever imagined that Vegas would have a start like this. I "knew" that they were better than people gave them credit for, and that they would be a team that would give 100% every night. Good top-6 wingers, hardworking bottom-6 forwards, good goaltending.

 

[Opak]

Barkov is amazing.

I know it'll never happen, but I would trade a ridiculous amount of assets to get him to the Ducks.