OT: Around Hockey and the NHL

[Renopucker]

I get the "colonization" angle, but I think its a stretch for most folks here in the west. And I say that only because after 36 years in Tampa, I've lived out here for several years and my daughter has been in PC going on 15. SLC has the Temple, but the city itself has had several D mayors, one of which was a lesbian. With two universities in town, it is a very progressive city, and I doubt many, if any, residents will see "Pioneers" in a negative light.

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

Big Rig is playing so well for Boston. Just stole the puck in the neutral zone which lead to a great scoring chance by their 4th line.

I’m enjoying Maroon forcing Bruin fans to cheer for him after years of playing the villain

 

[Felonious Python]

I get the "colonization" angle, but I think its a stretch for most folks here in the west. And I say that only because after 36 years in Tampa, I've lived out here for several years and my daughter has been in PC going on 15. SLC has the Temple, but the city itself has had several D mayors, one of which was a lesbian. With two universities in town, it is a very progressive city, and I doubt many, if any, residents will see "Pioneers" in a negative light.

I'd figure that the vast majority of Americans, especially in the east, don't know much about the Mormon Pioneers (which is the implication of Utah Pioneers).

I don't think the nuance will really matter.

 

[Felonious Python]

Lindy Ruff is another good coach, but I'm not sure if he's the guy.

The fans are familiar with him, which is nice, but also kind of irrelevant. He took the Devils pretty far, but they figured he wasn't the guy to actually get them to contention.

I'm not sure that guy is really available. Since Ruff is 64 years old, they should probably hire some younger coaches they think have high-end potential.

 

[Felonious Python]

Utah Yetis it is.


Venom, Outlaws, Fury, Blizzard, Yetis, ...Pioneers?, and two more.

Utah Scorpions could do some damage in a fan bracket.

 

[LightningStrikes]

What (other) wild life is common in Utah? According to a 10 second Google search: Elk, Moose, Deer, Red Fox, Badger, Condor, Flying Squirrel - among others.

 

[Stammertime91]

What (other) wild life is common in Utah? According to a 10 second Google search: Elk, Moose, Deer, Red Fox, Badger, Condor, Flying Squirrel - among others.

"Heated Wednesday night rivalry developing between the Colorado Avalanche and the Utah Flying Squirrels..."

 

[Felonious Python]

What (other) wild life is common in Utah? According to a 10 second Google search: Elk, Moose, Deer, Red Fox, Badger, Condor, Flying Squirrel - among others.

List of fauna of Utah - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

I feel that mascotdb.com kind of already did the leg work. It's not comprehensive, but it's pretty much all the team names that have been used in the English-speaking world.


If it's up to an internet poll, then it's about appealing to that crowd.

 

[Hockeyville USA]

McDonagh blocking shots like a boss in Game 2 for the Predators. We miss him so much

 

[The Gongshow]

Must be nice for other teams to tie up their series

 

[Felonious Python]

Must be nice for other teams to tie up their series

We'll have to wait literally one extra game.

 

[Felonious Python]

The Colorado Mammoth are a lacrosse team, and Utah Ice sounds like a drink.

 

[Felonious Python]

 

[Hockeyville USA]

Love seeing the Leafs lose, just glorious content to inject directly into my veins

 

[Felonious Python]

 

[Stelio Kontos]

Rempe doing the shit we wish Jeannot would do.

 

[Renopucker]

He is a bad ass, but it might catch up with him.

 

[Stammertime91]

Don't have a subscription so I couldn't read it all. Not sure why TOI is used as a metric to put a player down..he's effective. Even if he's dirty, he's doing his job and missing people off, while hurting them. Rangers found a gem and the league has to cope.

 

[FinnLightning26]

The East first round has been lame as f***.

 

[Stammertime91]

Another first round loss for Toronto. Some of the smallest things in life can bring such joy, make a person so warm, and so happy. Ah. Love it.

 

[JoVel]

Another first round loss for Toronto. Some of the smallest things in life can bring such joy, make a person so warm, and so happy. Ah. Love it.

This just makes me annoyed that Vasi had to ruin the Leafs' perfect record last year.

 

[Stammertime91]

This just makes me annoyed that Vasi had to ruin the Leafs' perfect record last year.

Yeah. If we swapped these efforts around, we probably make it to round two last year and this year.

 

[Felonious Python]

 

[LightningStrikes]

Maybe he said “shoot the f***ing puck” though. Not sure on this guy’s lip reading ability.

 

[Stammertime91]

Maybe he said “shoot the f***ing puck” though. Not sure on this guy’s lip reading ability.

little toddler throwing his toys on the bench. the irony the whiniest fanbase has the softest and whiniest players. i love it. so divine.