League News: 2018-19 NHL Talk - (News n' Scores n' Stuff) Vol. 4

[Portable Mink]

This one was truly a bonus. I’m content. But I won’t doubt him. He’s a freak of nature and a living legend. Ahh so glad that’s done.

The breath before the deep plunge.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

It has nothing to do with not being over Nate Schmidt, homie.

Sure seems like it. Getting sad. At some point, rehashing the past over and over becomes a waste of time. We won.

 

[Calicaps]

Sorry but I think Leon takes it from Ovie.

I have a feeling it's his last one. Too much good young talent in the league right now.

I hope the second prediction is as spot on as the first.

 

[895]

Well me too.

 

[895]

Well now that McDavid is fine I can say that was pretty lucky for us. Draisaitl didnt look nearly as menacing to score without McDavid feeding him.

 

[Sam Spade]

For the record I don't care if it is Ovechkin's last 50 goal season or Rocket, I just wanted this for him so badly because of everyone that questioned whether he would be ready for this season after everything that happened last summer.

For everyone that said his career was over after 2012 and that all the young guys were coming for him this season, to Don Cherry and Bill Watters, guess what:

 

[Jacoby4HOF66]

 

[shtorm2005]

3 coaches fired. Nice end of the season.

 

[RandyHolt]

I was wondering why Drai didn't get 51+

It must really burn Cherry's britches to see Russians atop the NHL stats page

http://www.nhl.com/stats/

 

[txpd]

NHL.com predictions are up. Who is surprised that not one of the 15 thought the Caps could make the finals. Its last season all over again. That's good

 

[Calicaps]

NHL.com predictions are up. Who is surprised that not one of the 15 thought the Caps could make the finals. Its last season all over again. That's good

Actually, I think the ed.-in-chief picked the Caps to make the finals but lose to the Preds, which I thought was something of a head scratcher. But he’s the only one.

 

[hb12xchamps]

It’s official

 

[895]

I have to assume Panarin to Florida is at 99% now. Bobrovsky too.

Hell maybe Voynov too.

 

[txpd]

Actually, I think the ed.-in-chief picked the Caps to make the finals but lose to the Preds, which I thought was something of a head scratcher. But he’s the only one.

I must have blown right by that

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

It’s official

Good. Was worried he may end up in Philly.

 

[NobodyBeatsTheWiz]

Good move for Q. Some young studs on that team with a ton of cap flexibility and a desirable location. Only doubts for me would be ownership's willingness to spend (I'm sure he got assurances) and dealing with the Hoffman dynamic.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Good. Was worried he may end up in Philly.

What is he thinking?

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Good move for Q. Some young studs on that team with a ton of cap flexibility and a desirable location. Only doubts for me would be ownership's willingness to spend (I'm sure he got assurances) and dealing with the Hoffman dynamic.

Man I see it as a top-5 coach could have written his ticket and he chose there?! I’m sure he’ll do decent enough if they get him his players, but I’m a little surprised he didn’t want a top market gig.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

I have to assume Panarin to Florida is at 99% now. Bobrovsky too.

Hell maybe Voynov too.

Do those guys scream “Coach Q-types”?

 

[NobodyBeatsTheWiz]

Man I see it as a top-5 coach could have written his ticket and he chose there?! I’m sure he’ll do decent enough if they get him his players, but I’m a little surprised he didn’t want a top market gig.

I think the appeal of a top market is general overrated. I'd much rather live/coach in South Florida than Philly or New York. Nicer weather, no state sales tax, less pressure.

Barkov is a top-5 center at age 22. Ekblad is a stud #1 at age 22. Huberdeau is a 25 YO 90-point producer. Healthy Trocheck was a 24 YO 30/70 center last season.

That's a hell of a core to move forward with when you're gonna have somewhere around $20 million in cap space and nobody of consequence to re-sign.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

I think the appeal of a top market is general overrated. I'd much rather live/coach in South Florida than Philly or New York. Nicer weather, no state sales tax, less pressure.

Barkov is a top-5 center at age 22. Ekblad is a stud #1 at age 22. Huberdeau is a 25 YO 90-point producer. Healthy Trocheck was a 24 YO 30/70 center last season.

That's a hell of a core to move forward with when you're gonna have somewhere around $20 million in cap space and nobody of consequence to re-sign.

The appeal of a perennial loser on an unideal market doesn’t scream top coach’s top choice to me.

Haven’t seen....I assume he’s getting top $.....

Not saying the Panthers don’t have some nice players....but so do many teams. Maybe he’s feeling old and just wants warm weather, who knows?

 

[Raikkonen]

Barkov is 23?! I thought he's here forever already

 

[Raikkonen]

The appeal of a perennial loser on an unideal market doesn’t scream top coach’s top choice to me.

Haven’t seen....I assume he’s getting top $.....

Barry took some perennial losers... and before we know it he will get to the 2nd round! Then lose to better team obviously.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Barry took some perennial losers... and before we know it he will get to the 2nd round! Then lose to better team obviously.

In a top market for a big $ deal....

 

[hb12xchamps]

Man I see it as a top-5 coach could have written his ticket and he chose there?! I’m sure he’ll do decent enough if they get him his players, but I’m a little surprised he didn’t want a top market gig.

He gets out of the cold weather into a less stressful coaching job for more than he made as the coach of the Blackhawks. His new salary is over $6 million. Sign me up for that. Plus, he has the familiarity of working with Talon and I’m sure he’ll have some input into roster decisions

Do those guys scream “Coach Q-types”?

Q coached Panarin when he was tearing it up in Chicago before Bowman traded him to Columbus