NHL News/Notes XVII

[TomasHertlsRooster]

It’s hard to take Carcillo serious when he says this kind of stuff. He assumes the player and the team are completely unaware of the effects of concussions. He takes all of the responsibility off of the player and the Bruins organization and puts it all on his enemy: Bettman and the NHL, when the actual situation is far more complicated.

In reality, Backes and the Bruins are well aware of the effects of concussions. They may not know every single little detail about them but even if they were forced to learn every detail, they would still do the exact same thing.

 

[rangerssharks414]

I can’t believe I’m actually reading this.

How does becoming an enforcer dismiss concussion risk? You literally get punched in the face over and over...

 

[TomasHertlsRooster]

How does becoming an enforcer dismiss concussion risk? You literally get punched in the face over and over...

He meant that Backes was asked about and dismissed the increased concussion risk that comes with being an enforcer.

 

[rangerssharks414]

He meant that Backes was asked about and dismissed the increased concussion risk that comes with being an enforcer.

Ah, okay. That makes more sense.

I still wouldn't have said that if I were him.

 

[Pinkfloyd]

And you said it in your own post. Its a choice. Its not extortion.

The choice between being paid starvation wages and not have any money is also a choice but it is also extortion.

 

[LadyStanley]

#experience

 

[LadyStanley]

Nice

 

[LadyStanley]

LeBrun: Why Vegas will be a desirable trade partner ahead of...

Paywall. LeBrun on expansion draft. Quote by DW

“For us, we try to make decisions and take in those considerations sometimes a year in advance because you understand the rules,” Sharks GM Doug Wilson said. “There are choices you make on players and if they become eligible. But do I think Seattle will have the ability to acquire good players? Yeah I do. Whether it’s the same or different than Vegas, I don’t know. I think there’s always experiential knowledge that you go through on both sides.’’

 

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Is the NHL the future of marijuana in pro sports? Why it could be

Interesting article...

 

[Mattb124]

Quite a few trade deadline acquisitions breaking, Zuc and now Johansson.

DET accelerating the tank w/ Green out for the season (virus) and Larkin out as well (back).

 

[Quid Pro Clowe]

Nice

Was wondering what that meant. I knew I hadn't missed part 3-6 of the movie 'Ted'.

 

[LadyStanley]

What's an NHL video room like during a game? Inside Dallas...

Paywall. A look inside the Dallas Stars video coach's job during game.

 

[LadyStanley]

Big blow

 

[LadyStanley]

RIP

 

[LadyStanley]

Haha

 

[LadyStanley]

This the season








Hmmm

 

[LadyStanley]

Home town strikes again

 

[LadyStanley]

Cross two other undrafted collegians

 

[LadyStanley]

Golden Knights’ Marc-Andre Fleury among top-selling NHL jerseys – Hanahan Herald

Burns #10 on top selling jerseys in league

 

[LadyStanley]

<just can't provide positive response>

 

[LadyStanley]

Analyzing 16 years of NHL draft data to see which teams have...

Paywall

16 years worth of drafts. Ranked by point production. Sharks at #7, with average pick #30.

 

[LadyStanley]

 

[Limekiller]

Just was reading Friedman's 31 thoughts, and came across this gem:

8. Now that Los Angeles is officially eliminated from playoff contention, I think we’re going to start hearing more of Todd McLellan’s name in conjunction with the Kings. In GM Rob Blake’s two seasons with San Jose, the Sharks won 104 games with McLellan as coach.

OMFG please let this happen. That will set the Kings back years further than they already are. We need more koala memes in our lives....

 

[Pinkfloyd]

McLellan isn't going to set the Kings back any. Their lack of talent and speed is what's going to set them back. No coach is helping them.

 

[Barrie22]

Ottawa is looking to hire a president of hockey operations.

I know it won't happen, but this person has to be able to say no to melnyk for everything.