Around the League 24:The Return of Tony DeActivated

[Big Daddy Cane]

Went to the Sabres board just to see how they’re reacting to this issue within their fanbase.

Noticed they still have the Skinner signing thread open. Looked at the last page, then the first page.

I can’t fully sympathize with them because that would just be wrong, but damn. It’s like reading a war diary in there.

"Fine deal for an elite player"

 

[Highway29]

Bad deal, good player. But they absolutely should play him. He's gonna have 30-40 goals again sooner or later. And a dry season. And so on.

 

[hblueridgegal]

I believe the Flyers are close to announcing the return of fans in the stands as well.

 

[HisIceness]

New Jersey is allowing fans on March 1st

 

[Tryamw]

I know he's a nemesis but I'm glad for him

 

[WreckingCrew]

New Jersey is allowing fans on March 1st

"You sent birthday invites, and now all your friend is here"

 

[Discipline Daddy]

^^

I will always respect Henrik Lundqvist. From everything I have seen from him, he is pure class. He has destroyed the Canes far too many times than I would have liked, but I respect the skill and talent all day. It will be an absolute travesty if this guy never wins a cup, and sadly that looks really likely.

 

[HisIceness]

I would like to remind everyone that Henriks last appearance in a Rangers uniform came at the hands of a Hurricanes sweep. Because of that, all the other times he destroyed us are forgotten.

With that, I echo what @Discipline Daddy and @Tryamw said. Great guy and a great competitor.

 

[MustardStew]

Columbus looks awful. Blackhawks outshooting 17-5. Multiple icings to end the period. Terrible game but I can't watch more WAS-PIT.

Somehow they're only down 2-1

 

[HisIceness]

Caps/Pens isn't even interesting anymore. Hell it's barely a tolerable watch these days.

 

[Sens1Canes2]

Suck it, Habs. Part Deux.

 

[Blueline Bomber]

Suck it, Habs. Part Deux.

Ok, but that no goal call at the end of the 3rd?



Maybe it's one of those situations where it looks more egregious in real time, but that replay makes it seem like Murray had plenty of time to reset and make a save.

 

[HisIceness]

The Oilers are like us in the old days, beat the really good teams and look like you might be building something and then shit the bed against the teams you should beat which leads to a losing slump.

 

[Sens1Canes2]

Ok, but that no goal call at the end of the 3rd?



Maybe it's one of those situations where it looks more egregious in real time, but that replay makes it seem like Murray had plenty of time to reset and make a save.

I thought it would count. I think part of why it was disallowed was, Gallagher got up...and stayed in the crease. Like...GTFO of there.

I also noticed that right before the puck went in, Murray’s stick hit Gallagher’s skate ... which was in the crease. Probably doesn’t matter, but it struck me as “he’s still in there.”

If there’s a way to watch the OT, I highly suggest.

 

[Dishface]

The Oilers are like us in the old days, beat the really good teams and look like you might be building something and then shit the bed against the teams you should beat which leads to a losing slump.

Ah yes, the old NC State special

 

[HisIceness]

Julien out in Montreal, Muller too.

 

[Nikishin Go Boom]

Dom L did an early look at awards front runners. Of course Canadian guys are looking to sweep the offensive awards. Granted McDavid, Matthews and others are already top notch scorers, playing in the softest division is only helping.

Faulk, yep not a typo, is 2nd in the Norris look based on GSVA. He said he expects Dougie to join his list by the next running of it.

No mention of Staal for Selke.

No Canes on any of the lists. Just shows how balanced we are this year.

 

[Joe McGrath]

Dom L did an early look at awards front runners. Of course Canadian guys are looking to sweep the offensive awards. Granted McDavid, Matthews and others are already top notch scorers, playing in the softest division is only helping.

Faulk, yep not a typo, is 2nd in the Norris look based on GSVA. He said he expects Dougie to join his list by the next running of it.

No mention of Staal for Selke.

No Canes on any of the lists. Just shows how balanced we are this year.

This is why a lot of people don’t trust the analytics community. Anyone watching the games with their eyeballs knows Dougie is struggling and somehow he belongs in the Norris conversation?

 

[Nikishin Go Boom]

This is why a lot of people don’t trust the analytics community. Anyone watching the games with their eyeballs knows Dougie is struggling and somehow he belongs in the Norris conversation?

Im guessing he expects Dougie's production and in turn GSVA to go up over the next 6 weeks. Even then he would still be outside the top 5, unless he goes on absolute tear.

Also, Faulk, Petry, and Nurse could come back to earth with their productions allowing more typical candidates (Dougie/ Hedman/ etc) to get back into the conversation.

 

[hblueridgegal]

oy...around the league interest should help him get a nice bump in pay.

 

[Nikishin Go Boom]

oy...around the league interest should help him get a nice bump in pay.

Seattle I could see because he is from Vancouver Island but Montreal, nah.

 

[Blueline Bomber]

This is why a lot of people don’t trust the analytics community. Anyone watching the games with their eyeballs knows Dougie is struggling and somehow he belongs in the Norris conversation?

He shouldn't belong in the Norris conversation regardless. Neither should Faulk for that matter. I miss when defensive play actually played a part in the Norris conversation, instead of it just being "Hey, look at how many points this defenseman has put up!'

 

[WreckingCrew]

He shouldn't belong in the Norris conversation regardless. Neither should Faulk for that matter. I miss when defensive play actually played a part in the Norris conversation, instead of it just being "Hey, look at how many points this defenseman has put up!'

Well, Faulk definitely isn't in there for points (8 in 19GP)...I think he has the league-leading mythical +/- though

 

[Surrounded By Ahos]

oy...around the league interest should help him get a nice bump in pay.

Oh boy, that Sara tweet should trigger some Habs fans. I love it.

 

[sabremike]

Essentially what's wrong with the Sabres is insanely off the charts bad luck.