Around the NHL (Part XVII) - RIP Steve Montador

[No Fun Shogun]

Kulikov should be suspended for this

That looks like pretty clear intent to injure to me. Couple that with the fact that Seguin's a legit star player, so a suspension should be a given.

 

[dbridge]

Seguin and Eaves to the IR. That's only going to hurt Kulikov's case against a suspension.

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

The only argument he can make is that he missed badly on a hip check but that's still a suspension.

 

[Blue Liner]

The only argument he can make is that he missed badly on a hip check but that's still a suspension.

Yeah, even if that were the case you're still responsible for your body and what you do. Agreed.

 

[No Fun Shogun]

Agreed, it won't be a headshot level of suspension, but he should still sit at least a couple games, minimum.

Would be surprised if it was much more than five, though.

 

[No Fun Shogun]

Fasth pulled after allowing two goals in 0:16 early in the second versus Ottawa.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

Oilers crushed 7-2 by Sens

 

[JaegerDice]

I swear, I would not be against the NHL rigging the lottery to ensure the Oilers get the absolute worst pick possible within the publicly published 'odds'.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

If Sens wanted to trade Neil they shouldn't have waited

Ottawa Senators ‏@Senators
Injury update: #Sens Chris Neil has suffered a fractured left thumb and will be out indefinitely.

 

[Taze em]

McTavish actively trying to win is just a notch better than Buffalo actively trying to lose.

 

[No Fun Shogun]

Buffalo tank job looks like it's all but complete, almost guaranteed to land at least Eichel at this point barring a disastrous winning streak by the Sabres. Edmonton's looking fairly safe in their second worst record in the league position, but hopefully a team like the Canes or Devils or Jackets win the lottery and knock 'em out of the McDavid/Eichel contention entirely. The Leafs freefall continues unabatted, and just about everyone on their roster is a rumored trade target (although almost all of them have laughably high return value expectations according to Leafs fans and management (allegedly)).

On the opposite end of the spectrum, the Preds now have a 5 point lead on the Ducks for the league's best record, while the Habs have a single point lead on the Isles (although they have a game in hand there) for home ice in the East.

Kings're also pushing hard for a playoff spot. They're two behind Calgary and Vancouver, and three behind San Jose for the last WC slot/2nd & 3rd seeds in the Pacific, with games in hand against all of them except Vancouver. They're not dead yet.

The revitalized Wild are likewise only two points behind Calgary for the final Wild Card slot, but unlike the Kings they're not realistically in a divisional race as well, so there's likely only one potential landing spot for them versus three for the Kings.

Winnipeg won against Detroit to get back within four points of us for the 3rd seed in the Central, but we've got two games in hand against them.

 

[madgoat33]

was just glancing at some stats and noticed crawford has saved 18/20 s/o attempts. one of the best in the league. Enroth, bob and halak are right around him accounting for people who've faced more than 15 attempts.

 

[No Fun Shogun]

Yup. Crow's a rock solid shootout goalie. Always enter the shootout expecting two points with him in the net.

Also, remember when this happened?

Well, we've got another one:

Avs actually won at least, though. Throwing punches and getting ejected is key to getting your team to win, I guess.

 

[member 151739]

Little article about Kane.

http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=753347&navid=nhl:topheads

He's getting some recognition for his defense this season, that's cool.

 

[theaub]

Franson/Santorelli to Preds meh

 

[clydesdale line]

Breaking: #Preds acquire Cody Franson and Mike Santorelli from the #Leafs.

For Nashville first rounder (2015), Olli Jokinen, Brendan Leipsic

https://twitter.com/LeafsPR/status/566988426634080257

 

[Hawkaholic]

Gives them good depth, still won't win the Cup.

 

[BobbyJet]

Franson/Santorelli to Preds meh

Not really, meh. They're definitely a better team now.

 

[Nothingman*]

Gives them good depth, still won't win the Cup.

They are set up like the Blues in my opinion. Except Preds don't have a Tarasenko stud.

 

[clydesdale line]

They are set up like the Blues in my opinion. Except Preds don't have a Tarasenko stud.

Blues don't have Pekka Rinne though.

 

[ndgt10]

All that for a 1st and garbage? Great trade for the Preds. They have to be the favorite right now.

 

[Hawkaholic]

Franson for a 1st and Santorelli for Leipsic is hardly garbage

 

[Nothingman*]

Blues don't have Pekka Rinne though.

True dat. Central is so stacked this year.......

 

[x Tame Impala]

Nashville loves trading away first rounders when they're in playoff contention

 

[BobbyJet]

They are set up like the Blues in my opinion. Except Preds don't have a Tarasenko stud.

Have you seen Forsberg play the game?