Around the League 2014-15 Part XIV - Poor Oilers Edition

[TheSentinel]

I think it's because he has no priors.

 

[deeshamrock]

The Minnesota Wild have traded a 2015 3rd round pick to the Arizona Coyotes for goaltender Devan Dubnyk.

Nick Cotsonika: “Dubnyk has a .916 save percentage this season in 19 games. Kuemper has a .902 in 28. Backstrom has an .887 in 19.â€

Minnesota with all kings of goaltending issues and I guess AZ moving up in the MacDavid sweepstakes.

 

[kingsfan28]

LOL. Good stuff!

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

I think it's because he has no priors.

Oh for sure that's how it'll be justified, but something that pointless and blatant should be BIG punishment. It's not like it was a reckless hit gone bad or even like a retaliation slash, it was a premeditated, malicious elbow to the face that can't even be masked as 'part of the play.'

Dustin Brown got two games for a cold-shoulder style elbow counter-hit that wasn't premeditated AND was part of the flow of play. Appalling.

 

[Omni Owl]

Laughton just got wrecked by Niskanen. I wonder if Lombardi is taking a look at M. Niskanen. He's a right handed shot whose pretty decent...

 

[tigermask48]

Oh for sure that's how it'll be justified, but something that pointless and blatant should be BIG punishment. It's not like it was a reckless hit gone bad or even like a retaliation slash, it was a premeditated, malicious elbow to the face that can't even be masked as 'part of the play.'

Dustin Brown got two games for a cold-shoulder style elbow counter-hit that wasn't premeditated AND was part of the flow of play. Appalling.

These two specific hits were the main discussion over dinner and beers tonight with the girlfriend. She did make the point that Pominville did miss significant time as a result of the Brown hit. That may have been a factor. But she also conceded that Suter should've gotten more but didn't because he isn't a repeat offender and no serious injury resulted.
There seems to be little to no consistency from hit to hit with the league and it's beyond annoying at this point.

 

[Vamos Rafa]

If Blake managed to get his Kings jersey retired, then I'm pretty sure someday #9 will be seen hanging inside Honda Center. Right?

 

[Jeff18]

As a fan of Kariya, I wanna see that happen. He deserves to be honored in some way.

 

[Moses Doughty]

As a fan of Kariya, I wanna see that happen. He deserves to be honored in some way.

He's stayed away from hockey and ice rinks in general ever since he retired, it might be awhile

 

[Jeff18]

He's stayed away from hockey and ice rinks in general ever since he retired, it might be awhile

Yeah, I don't blame him, with all his injuries and some personal issues with the Ducks.

 

[kingsfan]

Didn't think anyone could tarnish his own legacy more than when Michael Jordan went to play for the Wizards, but Marty wins the prize.

Did he really believe he was going to beat out Jake Allen as the backup? He couldn't see how this was going to play out once Elliot came off IR? I like Brodeur but Jesus Christ what a stupid move on his part.

Why is it a stupid move Ron?

I mean virtually everyone of us would kill someone just to get to play in one game. Broduer obviously has the passion for the game to still play and doesn't care if he's no longer an all-star. He just wants to play, so much so he was willing to put on another jersey for the first time since the first Gulf War.

Just because we think he should retire so he doesn't tarnish his image or whatever crap excuse someone gives for him to hang them up, he still wants to play, just as much as many or most of us would want to play. I fail to see how what he is doing is a stupid move if it makes him happy. All the power to him and I hope he gets to play as long as he wants to.

Laughton just got wrecked by Niskanen. I wonder if Lombardi is taking a look at M. Niskanen. He's a right handed shot whose pretty decent...

Who gets $5.75 million per season until 2018. Pass.

 

[no name]

Everyone talked about how great Matt Read was. Well, bye god this guy looks like a straight up terrible hockey player. His stats match the eyes. Maybe it's an off year but if you can't generate a dent in Philly then you are in trouble.

 

[Vamos Rafa]

As a fan of Kariya, I wanna see that happen. He deserves to be honored in some way.

I was applauding when he scored that goal against Jersey after getting bulldozed by Stevens. That was an epic moment.

 

[Omni Owl]

Coyotes apparently going into full rebuild mode. Who would look good in a Kings uniform? I wouldn't mind overpaying for OEL, or giving up Richards for Z. Michalek. Vermette is obviously going to be traded...

 

[The Pale King]

Vermette was gawdawful here, don't want any part of that.

 

[kingsfan]

Coyotes apparently going into full rebuild mode. Who would look good in a Kings uniform? I wouldn't mind overpaying for OEL, or giving up Richards for Z. Michalek. Vermette is obviously going to be traded...

You don't rebuild by trading a 23 year old #1 D-man. It'll be guys like Vermette, Smith, Michalek, etc. Basically anyone 27 and up I'd imagine is available except Doan, though Doan could go if he wants out. I don't think he will though, maybe next year when he's a rental and doesn't have to leave the Phoenix area for more than a few months.

I'd like to get Yandle, though i doubt we could swing it cap wise. Hanzal would be a nice pick up too I think. He's really good in the face off circle, plays on the PK and can play on the top two lines. Bonus is the cap hit is $3.1 million, so he's good bang for the buck.

 

[Omni Owl]

Forgot about Hanzal, he would be a great #3C for us. I'd be fine with either Yandle or Z. Michalek. OEL is a pipe dream I know, but I can't help but dream with the **** reality of a season we're having right now.

 

[Giuseppe Sallo]

How about Bozak? Belongs as a #3C. You can have him for free.

 

[Ron*]

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

How about Bozak? Belongs as a #3C. You can have him for free.

Bozak would be a fantastic Stoll replacement but his value will be through the roof since he's masquerading as a top-sixer in TO.

Probably enjoying the peace and quiet! I can't imagine how it feels to walk away from that noise.

 

[YP44]

How about Bozak? Belongs as a #3C. You can have him for free.

Would love bozak, and I think it would allow Carter to play with Kopitar and have Bozak as #2

 

[Muzzinga]

Pretty great that the Leafs are playing their best hockey for like 10 years, and at the same time their luck has fallen off a cliff completely cancelling it out

Bozak is beyond garbage. He is carried so hard by Kessel, he is in no way a top 6 centre on a good NHL team. Stoll is better aswell. Seriously. Bozak is pure trash, he just can't play centre in this league.

 

[Ollie Weeks]

Don't know if everyone saw this yet, but the story has been a little more fleshed out. It all sounds even worse now than before.

How Jack Johnson's Parents Screwed Him And Left Him Millions In Debt

 

[deeshamrock]

Jonas Siegel retweeted


Chris Johnston‏@reporterchris·3 hrs3 hours ago
The #leafs have recalled Matt Frattin.

I really like that he tries...and keeps trying...
He's replacing Booth who got an elbow to the head and is out with a suspected concussion.

 

[deeshamrock]

Don't know if everyone saw this yet, but the story has been a little more fleshed out. It all sounds even worse now than before.

How Jack Johnson's Parents Screwed Him And Left Him Millions In Debt

What they did to him is wrong on so many levels, but that you could destroy your child like that. With every paragraph it just got more barbaric. I don't know how they live with themselves after what they've done.