2018-2019 Around the league thread #3

[The Kingslayer]

Watching Panthers Stars game, looks like there are like 1,200 people in the stands in Florida. The place looks empty

It is a downer for some Panther players seeing such little turn out. I know this for a fact from a former panther player.

 

[Ivan13]

That man just knows how to win at life.

Don’t tell that to MODO fans.

 

[the_fan]

It is a downer for some Panther players seeing such little turn out. I know this for a fact from a former panther player.

It doesn't help that there is a team near by in Florida that dominates the NHL. The lightning probably have majority of the fans in Florida

 

[UncleRisto]

Here's some random news: 1999 4th overall pick Pavel Brendl, 37, signed in the FIN-4 (that's four!).

 

[henchman21]

Here's some random news: 1999 4th overall pick Pavel Brendl, 37, signed in the FIN-4 (that's four!).

One of the all time great busts!

 

[Murzu]

Meanwhile: Dylan Strome has been playing about PPG pace since traded to Chicago. 31 points in 33 games.

 

[TruePowerSlave]

Meanwhile: Dylan Strome has been playing about PPG pace since traded to Chicago. 31 points in 33 games.

Chayka showing his magic once again

 

[Pokecheque]

I think Strome's hot streak will cool off next season, but not before Bowman signs him to a contract he'll soon regret.

 

[Foppberg]

I think Strome's hot streak will cool off next season, but not before Bowman signs him to a contract he'll soon regret.

It's no hot streak, he's been awesome for them.

 

[Pokecheque]

It's no hot streak, he's been awesome for them.

I have no doubt the guy is A Player, but he's not as good as these results are yielding. His shot % is insanely high right now, that will not last. I'm not saying the Coyotes made the right move, and it's obvious that for whatever reason they just don't know how to develop forwards in the desert, but I still think he'll get big $$$ from Chicago, regress into the somewhat-good player that he actually is, and it'll be yet another contract Bowman deals away in 1-2 seasons.

 

[Balthazar]

He still has huge skating issues and his shot % is unsustainable. This is not a case of a high pick who was about to bust out but is suddenly living up to pre-draft expectations. This is more in line with Yak having success with us for the first couple of months.

 

[BobRossColton]

Has it been mentioned that Friedman interviewed forsberg and Claude on his 31 thoughts podcast.

 

[CobraAcesS]

Has it been mentioned that Friedman interviewed forsberg and Claude on his 31 thoughts podcast.

Yes, and I think BSN had John Travolta on their last one.

 

[cgf]

I think Strome's hot streak will cool off next season, but not before Bowman signs him to a contract he'll soon regret.

This is the only scenario that makes any sense to me because I still don't understand Strome's success other than getting to play with the raper.

 

[Pokecheque]

This is the only scenario that makes any sense to me because I still don't understand Strome's success other than getting to play with the raper.

Fresh Start (also known as the Jamie McGinn Effect) and yes, playing alongside the rapey drunk (and a guy who IMO is a better coach than Tocchet) helps.

 

[dahrougem2]

Lol I feel so, so bad for Connor McDavid.

Last minute of a game down 2-1 aaaaaaaaaand he gets to pass the puck in the slot to:

Zack Kassian!

 

[dahrougem2]

Connor McDavid has only been held pointless in 7 games all season long. Compare that to:

Nathan MacKinnon, 14 games
Johnny Gaudreau, 15 games
Patrick Kane, 9 games
Nikita Kucherov, 14 games

Get that man the **** out of Edmonton. Oh, and Patrick Kane is having an MVP season.

 

[PAZ]

Strome is a smart player, and now that he's got a taste of success I highly doubt he'll regress to a bust. He isn't ever going to drive a line, but doesn't mean he can't be a key piece.

Most likely he'll be a 50-60 point complimentary player the next few years playing beside Debrincat, Kane, and Toews, and can still develop into a ~70 point player in his prime. The dude is 21 and has been close to a PPG pace on the Hawks.

Perlini.. I have no idea what is going on with him but I hope we go after him in the off-season as our next project.

 

[UncleRisto]

Perlini.. I have no idea what is going on with him but I hope we go after him in the off-season as our next project.

If he has any sense he won't sign in our career graveyard.

 

[Bubba Thudd]

If he has any sense he won't sign in our career graveyard.

The Colorado Triangle, where careers, skills, and motivation mysteriously disappear...

 

[Avalanche]

 

[Pokecheque]

Perlini.. I have no idea what is going on with him but I hope we go after him in the off-season as our next project.

Another big guy with some skill who doesn't put forth a consistent effort? Haven't we seen enough of those kinds of players?

 

[The Abusement Park]

Oh man there’s a rumor that Hitch might resign as coach.

 

[Balthazar]

Oh man there’s a rumor that Hitch might resign as coach.

Where? It's not appearing on my twitter feed.

 

[The Abusement Park]

Where? It's not appearing on my twitter feed.

On the main forum.