Around the League 2020-21

[duxfan1101]

Insider Trading: What does Hawks' rebuild mean for Toews, Kane and team's other vets?

Lebrun says here the NHL and NHLPA have agreed to give an extended training camp to all 7 teams who weren't part of the bubble.

Would have been pretty outrageous if they didn't allow this, but glad it seems to be true.

 

[pbgoalie]

There is no such thing as a rivalry when both teams suck.

I actually think San Jose will be decent

not great, but not last year

 

[Leonardo87]

Insider Trading: What does Hawks' rebuild mean for Toews, Kane and team's other vets?

Lebrun says here the NHL and NHLPA have agreed to give an extended training camp to all 7 teams who weren't part of the bubble.

Cool that BM helped get the ball rolling on this. It’s only fair, since the 7 teams have not played since March.

 

[lwvs84]

I actually think San Jose will be decent

not great, but not last year

Karlsson is supposedly healthy. If true, they could be decent. Depending on the schedule, they could challenge for a playoff spot. If it's division heavy, they could feast on some of the other teams

 

[Paul4587]

Karlsson is supposedly healthy. If true, they could be decent. Depending on the schedule, they could challenge for a playoff spot. If it's division heavy, they could feast on some of the other teams

Although if Jones and Dubnyk are as bad as last year it won’t be pretty. They’re banking on bounce backs from both guys.

 

[AngelDuck]

Although if Jones and Dubnyk are as bad as last year it won’t be pretty. They’re banking on bounce backs from both guys.

Jones is terrible but I think Dubnyk will be fine. Overall I think they’ll squeak into the playoffs and lose 1st round

 

[Kalv]

Helge Grans with 6p in 7 SHL games so far.

Him being Swedish, RHD with size and Madden saying some players they really liked were snugged just before them. Gotta think they were picking Grans, if LA would pass on him. Still early and love Colangelo. Just a thought.

 

[duxfan1101]

Wasn’t sure where to put this

 

[Boo Boo]

Wasn’t sure where to put this

we need to meet them half way and get some all stars first

 

[Terry Yake]

pretty sure the ducks are the only franchise (aside from vegas) to never host an ASG or draft

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

I don't see the point of an all-star game, which is a purely fan service event, in a season where you can't have fans in the stands.

 

[Dryish]

It would be very Anaheim Ducks to be the hosts of a fanless fanservice event, however.

 

[mightyquack]

It would be very Anaheim Ducks to be the hosts of a fanless fanservice event, however.

And when we suck as well

 

[WhatTheDuck]

I don't see the point of an all-star game, which is a purely fan service event, in a season where you can't have fans in the stands.

Agreed, and it would be an absolute shame if the Ducks loan chance to host a major NHL event occurred under those circumstances.

A draft would be fun for the established fan but hosting an all star weekend could be huge for continuing to grow the game in the area, assuming fans are actually able to attend.

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

It would be very Anaheim Ducks to be the hosts of a fanless fanservice event, however.

And in 10 years when disinformation wins its ultimate triumph, pictures of the Anaheim all star game with no fans in the stands will be used as proof of the terrible OC fanbase.

 

[Anaheim4ever]

During Covid a Florida or Arizona team should host it as it will be as empty as it is when there is no covid.

 

[Masch78]

Helge Grans with 6p in 7 SHL games so far.

Him being Swedish, RHD with size and Madden saying some players they really liked were snugged just before them. Gotta think they were picking Grans, if LA would pass on him. Still early and love Colangelo. Just a thought.

Grans to LA hurts a lot. I would have taken him at #27 but don't mind Perrault either. I think Grans will be one of the better players out of this draft. But with Drysdale, Moore and Nickl we got some good ones. Perrault fills a big need as well, as does Colangelo.

 

[Terry Yake]

it'd be very, very NHL to give the ducks the ASG during a pandemic when no fans are allowed

 

[Kalv]

If there is a pandemic, the season's length will be at question. Why sophisticate with an ASG? It's easily the first thing to cut out.

 

[Leonardo87]

If there is a pandemic, the season's length will be at question. Why sophisticate with an ASG? It's easily the first thing to cut out.

Yeah, they are still trying for a full season. Cancelling the ASG game and AS break is the 1st step and will certainly help, but they also need to extend the regular season till maybe end of April, and condense the games with what they have, imo. We saw back to back SCF games, so anything is possible. Are they concerned with the playoffs going into the Olympics? But are the Olympics still going to happen? So many questions right now.

 

[The Mighty Duck Man]

pretty sure the ducks are the only franchise (aside from vegas) to never host an ASG or draft

I think they've refused the draft because they didn't want that to be an excuse for the league to deny them the ASG. Turns out the league was ten steps ahead of them.

 

[JabbaJabba]

Sucks watching clips of Moritz Seider and knowing that he'll be a Red Wing for 10+ years. He's going to destroy a lot of players with his hits. He's going to be a player you hate to have your team play against but absolute love if he's on your team.

 

[Kalv]

Sucks watching clips of Moritz Seider and knowing that he'll be a Red Wing for 10+ years. He's going to destroy a lot of players with his hits. He's going to be a player you hate to have your team play against but absolute love if he's on your team.

Yeah he will be amazing. I remember us allegedly being interested in him with our pick. If we would have that chance and really drafted him, I would have hated it at first but would absolutely love right now.
Not that I am disappointed in Z tho, but Seider looks like will be a #1D
Broberg also have looked really good when I saw him while watching Sundsvik.

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

The Mitch Miller thing is weird. I get not drafting him on character grounds -- I wouldn't draft him -- but I don't get drafting him, being on notice of his background, and then changing your mind. If you think he's turned a corner or something, say so. You're probably wrong, but have a little courage. Terrible decision to draft him, terrible decision to renounce him, by a terribly run franchise.

 

[AngelDuck]

There isn’t a more irrelevant franchise than the Phoenix Coyotes