Around the League 2020-21

[Paul4587]

To put it in perspective how easy it was to score back then, a good goalie had a SV% around .88 1980s NHL Goalies Scoring Leaders
NHL goalies were putting up Martin Jones numbers without the giant goalie equipment they now have.

McDavid would absolutely destroy 1980s defenses and goalies. He would probably break Gretzkys single season point record.

and if you had a Time Machine and took McDavid to the 1980s Oilers teams and had him be Gretzky's teammate then well 10 cups in a row ?

You have to put them on a level playing field though. Sure current McDavid breaks all sorts of records but you put McDavid in that era with 80s equipment and training regimes and it’s completely different. Modern players have huge advantages in terms of the equipment, training and nutritional knowledge that exists today.

Gretzky in today’s era with modern training, equipment etc would still be in a league of his own. He was that good.

 

[Mr Rogers]

Barzal is so dynamic with the puck, seems like the other team is always left to guess what he might do. If only he had better wingers to play with. Usually the smartest guy on the ice.

 

[Paul4587]

The Sens are an absolute embarrassment to the league. Is that the 4th time they’ve given up at least 7 this season? It’s no wonder the goal totals in that division are so high.

 

[JabbaJabba]

The Sens are an absolute embarrassment to the league. Is that the 4th time they’ve given up at least 7 this season? It’s no wonder the goal totals in that division are so high.

The fact that they only play against teams in their division distorts the reality a bit. No way other bottom feeders like Detroit, San Jose or Anaheim would score that much against them. Sucks for Ottawa having to face highly offensive teams like Toronto and Montreal more than they would normally. First overall pick is theirs to lose really, they can add another great piece for their future.

 

[Opak]

NHL.com - Preds' owners 'angry and confused', yet don't plan on firing Poile for now.

Another kiss of death? Would be the end of an era if they axe him, he's been there since the expansion.

 

[Anaheim4ever]

NHL.com - Preds' owners 'angry and confused', yet don't plan on firing Poile for now.

Another kiss of death? Would be the end of an era if they axe him, he's been there since the expansion.

Their combined SV% from their goalies is 29th in the league. The 5'11 with skates on Saros leaves so much net open to shoot into.

 

[Opak]

Look at that ****ing scenery, good Lord. Have to tune in for this one even though it's not the Ducks. Euro friendly game too, starts at 9PM CET.

 

[WhatTheDuck]

The Sens are an absolute embarrassment to the league. Is that the 4th time they’ve given up at least 7 this season? It’s no wonder the goal totals in that division are so high.

At the price they paid to acquire him, Murray was an Ok gamble, but I don't know what they were thinking with that extension. He's going to be making almost the same as Gibby the next four years (actually more in the final three due to inflating salary) and has looked absolutely terrible. There are times where I can't believe how small a 6'4 goalie manages to make himself in the net.

 

[Opak]

Lake Tahoe views are surreal so far, but those Nords jerseys aren't looking bad either.

 

[Paul4587]

This game is awesome to watch, just for the scenery alone.

 

[TheGoodShepard1]

This game is awesome to watch, just for the scenery alone.

Big winner for the NHL for sure. Almost a certainty we’ll end up with a Heritage Classic in Banff because of this

 

[Opak]

NBCs idea of a "highlight" is Reaves running a guy from behind lol

 

[Leonardo87]

I could stare at that lake and mountains for hours just sitting there sipping on some warm Sake.

 

[pbgoalie]

I’ve been blessed to travel a decent part of the world
Tahoe is possibly the most amazing place I e been

but the Canadian Rockies are incredible too. What a spot that would be for a Battle of Alberta

 

[Opak]

Mark Stone high sticks his way to the box for 4 minutes. Guess he likes the lake side view too...

 

[Mr Rogers]

Loving those Nordies jerseys on the Avs

 

[Paul4587]

May as well have turned down the 5 on 3 given how bad the ice is. Now Vegas has all the momentum.

 

[Bergey37]

I could stare at that lake and mountains for hours just sitting there sipping on some warm Sake.

Forget the sake; McCallan 18 year . . .

 

[Opak]

May as well have turned down the 5 on 3 given how bad the ice is. Now Vegas has all the momentum.

That ice looks TERRIBLE. Don't know how it's possible, but the ice in the LA outdoor game a couple of years ago was looking better than this.

 

[Leonardo87]

Forget the sake; McCallan 18 year . . .

You bring the scotch I’ll bring the Sake. Just need someone to bring some food to start up a little BBQ. Then we are all set.
Lol

 

[ducks8]

That ice looks TERRIBLE. Don't know how it's possible, but the ice in the LA outdoor game a couple of years ago was looking better than this.

Didn't have the sun beating down on it at over 6000 ft above sea level. It was covered. I wouldn't be shocked if they postponed the game til late afternoon, early evening

 

[Paul4587]

Yeah, no Reaves has zero impact in this day and age. He’s a terrible player who adds nothing except dirty hits.

 

[Opak]

They brought out the ice covers, we're done here.

Bettman says the game will continue later tonight or early morning.

 

[Paul4587]

Looks like the game is going to be postponed.

 

[McDonald19]

9:00 pm tonight re-start for the outdoor game.