Around The League 2019-20 Part VIII

[Devils731]

It depends your set-up. Being able to distribute the puck effectively and read the play is half of what being a PPQB is about. The umbrella set up is all about being in those positions because those are where the angles are most effective. It's nearly impossible to defend that set-up with four players once you're in position. Butcher does a good job of getting set-up and maintaining the puck in the zone which is half the battle.

The days of the defender with a booming shot on the PP are pretty much over. It's more about being simple and effective. Having a talented guy like Hughes, Makar, or Burns will obviously make a huge difference, but for the most part, it's distribution and moving the puck to the dangerous guy more than anything. Or knowing when the lane is opening and taking your shot.

Only semi-sarcastically but Butcher always has a lane to shoot because the other team knows he’s unlikely to shoot. Other teams give Butcher space and time because he won’t create a dangerous opportunity; leading to the guys on the halfboards getting less time once the puck gets to them. Butcher has a book on how to defend him on PP which he didn’t have when he first entered the league.

I don’t think Butcher does a good job setting up the zone nor keeping the puck in the zone; both issues having to due with his skating.

I think there is a good chance Butcher is the 3rd, 4th, or even 5th best PP option for the Devils next season; which doesn’t speak strongly for his PP value.

 

[VoidCreature]

If the Islanders miss the Senators will have three lottery picks. Melnyk is a d-bag but damn if Dorrion hasn't made the most of his situation.

 

[ChicksDigTheTrap]

Hall vs Hynes in the first round of a Western Conference "play-in". That is why sports is the best form of entertainment. You never know what will happen.

 

[njdevils1982]

If the Islanders miss the Senators will have three lottery picks. Melnyk is a d-bad but damn if Dorrion hasn't made the most of his situation.

wow…..sens fans must be on cloud nine

edit: seems like isles pick is lottery protected

 

[Satans Hockey]

Also want to see Carolina knock out the Rangers and Florida knock out the Islanders.

The "play in" match ups are...

Eastern Conference
#1 - Boston - bye
#2 - Tampa Bay - bye
#3 - Washington - bye
#4 - Philadelphia - bye

#5 Pittsburgh Penguins vs. #12 Montreal Canadiens

#6 Carolina Hurricanes vs. #11 New York Rangers

#7 New York Islanders vs. #10 Florida Panthers

#8 Toronto Maple Leafs vs. #9 Columbus Blue Jackets

Western Conference
#1 - St. Louis - bye
#2 - Colorado - bye
#3 - Vegas - bye
#4 - Dallas - bye

#5 Edmonton Oilers vs. #12 Chicago Blackhawks

#6 Nashville Predators vs. #11 Arizona Coyotes

#7 Vancouver Canucks vs. #10 Minnesota Wild

#8 Calgary Flames vs. #9 Winnipeg Jets

 

[JrFischer54]

Also want to see Carolina knock out the Rangers and Florida knock out the Islanders.

The "play in" match ups are...

Eastern Conference
#1 - Boston - bye
#2 - Tampa Bay - bye
#3 - Washington - bye
#4 - Philadelphia - bye

#5 Pittsburgh Penguins vs. #12 Montreal Canadiens

#6 Carolina Hurricanes vs. #11 New York Rangers

#7 New York Islanders vs. #10 Florida Panthers

#8 Toronto Maple Leafs vs. #9 Columbus Blue Jackets

Western Conference
#1 - St. Louis - bye
#2 - Colorado - bye
#3 - Vegas - bye
#4 - Dallas - bye

#5 Edmonton Oilers vs. #12 Chicago Blackhawks

#6 Nashville Predators vs. #11 Arizona Coyotes

#7 Vancouver Canucks vs. #10 Minnesota Wild

#8 Calgary Flames vs. #9 Winnipeg Jets

this playoff is going to be about the goalies. Rangers rookie could really make a name for himself here I worry. For some reason I just think knights rangers or flyers. Something just sticks with them

 

[njdevils1982]

wondering about what the games from thr round robin for seeding from the bye group will look like?…….they'll need it….. play some 'meaningful hockey' before the 16 round

…..will they really care where they end up? seeding is not really a home advantage other than last change with no fans

 

[glenwo2]

Also want to see Carolina knock out the Rangers and Florida knock out the Islanders.

The "play in" match ups are...

Eastern Conference
#1 - Boston - bye
#2 - Tampa Bay - bye
#3 - Washington - bye
#4 - Philadelphia - bye

#5 Pittsburgh Penguins vs. #12 Montreal Canadiens

#6 Carolina Hurricanes vs. #11 New York Rangers

#7 New York Islanders vs. #10 Florida Panthers

#8 Toronto Maple Leafs vs. #9 Columbus Blue Jackets

Western Conference
#1 - St. Louis - bye
#2 - Colorado - bye
#3 - Vegas - bye
#4 - Dallas - bye

#5 Edmonton Oilers vs. #12 Chicago Blackhawks

#6 Nashville Predators vs. #11 Arizona Coyotes

#7 Vancouver Canucks vs. #10 Minnesota Wild

#8 Calgary Flames vs. #9 Winnipeg Jets

I would laugh SO HARD if the Habs upset the Pens.

oh and "go Preds".

 

[glenwo2]

Hall vs Hynes in the first round of a Western Conference "play-in". That is why sports is the best form of entertainment. You never know what will happen.

Worst part is that we're going to have to root for Hynes to beat Hall.

It's the type of game that makes you feel dirty afterward.

 

[Satans Hockey]

Worst part is that we're going to have to root for Hynes to beat Hall.

It's the type of game that makes you feel dirty afterward.

I hope the Coyotes get swept and then Nashville gets swept by the next team they play. Since the NHL isn't counting this as the playoffs Hall never makes them and Nashville gets swept in the first round. Problem solved.

 

[JrFischer54]

Supposedly bettman hinted that they could permanently move the nhl calendar. Lol is he insane. Play hockey in July and August see how many people will watch. I get they want to avoid football as much as possible but who cares it’s football everyone loses to them. Also August is football time too with camps and preseason opening up. Just be content with being the 4th popular sport please. You don’t have to reinvent the wheel.

mlb college football preseason football will both trump nhl playoff hockey in August and it will be embarrassing

 

[Billdo]

I would laugh SO HARD if the Habs upset the Pens.

oh and "go Preds".

Until they win the lottery and Sid is setting up Laf for 80 goals a year for the next five years.

 

[BurntToast]

Supposedly bettman hinted that they could permanently move the nhl calendar. Lol is he insane. Play hockey in July and August see how many people will watch. I get they want to avoid football as much as possible but who cares it’s football everyone loses to them. Also August is football time too with camps and preseason opening up. Just be content with being the 4th popular sport please. You don’t have to reinvent the wheel.

mlb college football preseason football will both trump nhl playoff hockey in August and it will be embarrassing

I am not against the idea of games being played in August/September, but I would rather see the NHL start the season during those months. This would keep the league from playing too far into the summer. It’s a winter sport, but I guess they can play street hockey the second half the season. It will be the new “outdoor” games.

 

[glenwo2]

Supposedly bettman hinted that they could permanently move the nhl calendar. Lol is he insane. Play hockey in July and August see how many people will watch. I get they want to avoid football as much as possible but who cares it’s football everyone loses to them. Also August is football time too with camps and preseason opening up. Just be content with being the 4th popular sport please. You don’t have to reinvent the wheel.

mlb college football preseason football will both trump nhl playoff hockey in August and it will be embarrassing

Some of us out there (me included) don't give a crap about College Football, or NFL Preseason football.

And MLB? With its long-ass season of slow-moving games, and endless commercial breaks? No thanks.


I don't think Bettman would do something so drastic so this is a moot point.

 

[glenwo2]

Until they win the lottery and Sid is setting up Laf for 80 goals a year for the next five years.

Stop ruining my good mood.

 

[The Wumpus]

I am not against the idea of games being played in August/September, but I would rather see the NHL start the season during those months. This would keep the league from playing too far into the summer. It’s a winter sport, but I guess they can play street hockey the second half the season. It will be the new “outdoor” games.

This is what I've always thought. The season goes too late as is and starting later would be awful. As soon as the weather starts cooling off (in the north at least) it's hockey time.

 

[JimEIV]

I can't even begin to tell you how excited I am over the prospect of watching hockey on my birthday at the end of July.

Since all my birthday plans have been canceled...I think it would be pretty cool to go to game....Since it'll be the only time in my life time to see on a real game on my birthday.

 

[New Jersey Devils]

Not sure if posted yet, but Yzerman just said that Blashill will be their coach next season. They were probably the biggest threat in hiring Gallant.

 

[Billdo]

Supposedly bettman hinted that they could permanently move the nhl calendar. Lol is he insane. Play hockey in July and August see how many people will watch. I get they want to avoid football as much as possible but who cares it’s football everyone loses to them. Also August is football time too with camps and preseason opening up. Just be content with being the 4th popular sport please. You don’t have to reinvent the wheel.

mlb college football preseason football will both trump nhl playoff hockey in August and it will be embarrassing

Honestly if they bumped it back to the playoffs being in July and August it COULD work. Imagine going to the beach, coming home and throwing some steaks on the grill, and sitting down with a couple of beers for playoff hockey? It's not a horrible idea but I can see it totally flopping too.

 

[glenwo2]

Not sure if posted yet, but Yzerman just said that Blashill will be their coach next season. They were probably the biggest threat in hiring Gallant.

Holy crap.

Perhaps Gallant becoming our new Head Coach isn't so farfetched after all.

 

[britdevil]

I can't even begin to tell you how excited I am over the prospect of watching hockey on my birthday at the end of July.

Since all my birthday plans have been canceled...I think it would be pretty cool to go to game....Since it'll be the only time in my life time to see on a real game on my birthday.

Games are to be played in empty arenas, no?

 

[None Shall Pass]

I can't even begin to tell you how excited I am over the prospect of watching hockey on my birthday at the end of July.

Since all my birthday plans have been canceled...I think it would be pretty cool to go to game....Since it'll be the only time in my life time to see on a real game on my birthday.

Games are to be played in empty arenas, no?

If anyone on this board could find a way in to a game closed to the public, I'd put my money on Jim.

 

[glenwo2]

If anyone on this board could find a way in to a game closed to the public, I'd put my money on Jim.

And for proof that he actually went, he should post a selfie of himself in the arena, too.

 

[The 29th Pick]

Perhaps Gallant becoming our new Head Coach isn't so farfetched after all.

Looks good in red doesnt he !

 

[Pitaya]

Holy crap.

Perhaps Gallant becoming our new Head Coach isn't so farfetched after all.

Ayoo Wee-Bey