Around the NHL - 2016/17 Stretch Run

[_Del_]

Well, I'm surprised the breaking point wasn't watching them lose in a shoot out to the hapless Arizona Coyotes.

 

[Bonsai Tree]

Jack Capuano fired from NY Islanders. Islanders are 17-17-8 right now. Last season they were 45-27-10. Two years ago? 47-28-7.

Apparently, the leash for poor performance is TITANICALLY shorter in New York than it is here.

Ask any New Yorker. It's a given that the leash is shorter in the Big Apple.

 

[Ebb]

Ask any New Yorker. It's a given that the leash is shorter in the Big Apple.

I'll take Capuano, if he's willing. I believe his strategies are a bit more open than our own and he knows how to somewhat deal with youngsters/offensive-minded players.

I think the coyotes' Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations should be calling Capuano with an offer for a head coach position.

 

[Sinurgy]

Great pitch for our next season's upcoming season ticket holder drive: "We expect to suck!"

Unfortunately they probably will suck next year. Well unless Tippet gets fired, then they'll win the Stanley Cup.

 

[_Del_]

For the fans (and maybe a few players) it will FEEL like winning the Stanley Cup...

 

[Sinurgy]

For the fans (and maybe a few players) it will FEEL like winning the Stanley Cup...

Those fans will just move on to their next target.

 

[_Del_]

The tier 2 fans...

 

[Plub]

And here we are still stuck with this third nipple of a coach.

 

[SniperHF]

As seen on the mainboard, trouble in Calgary?

http://www.sportsnet.ca/960/boomer-morning/friedman-not-convinced-treliving-flames-gm-next-year/

 

[SniperHF]

So Gartner and Hull both happened to suit up for the Coyotes and are on the NHL's silly top 100 list, so we have that going for us.

And of course Datsyuk and Pronger

 

[Matias Maccete]

So Gartner and Hull both happened to suit up for the Coyotes and are on the NHL's silly top 100 list, so we have that going for us.

And of course Datsyuk and Pronger

Best franchise ever.

 

[kihekah19*]

Gretzky to coach Metropolitan at the ASG, in place of Torts who's out with family situation.

 

[kihekah19*]

Smith scores from opposite goal line in a "shot for loot" type skills competition! Worth a whopping 20 pts.

 

[moosemeister]

Smith scores from opposite goal line in a "shot for loot" type skills competition! Worth a whopping 20 pts.

Yeah that was great.

 

[SniperHF]

That was great, deserving of an avatar

 

[Mosby]

As seen on the mainboard, trouble in Calgary?

http://www.sportsnet.ca/960/boomer-morning/friedman-not-convinced-treliving-flames-gm-next-year/

Don't be surprised if Treliving is our President of Hockey Ops next year. Chayka as the GM but Treliving as a defacto AGM with a more than normal amount of input.

I think Burke will promote Don Maloney to the GM role in Calgary.

 

[rt]

Don't be surprised if Treliving is our President of Hockey Ops next year. Chayka as the GM but Treliving as a defacto AGM with a more than normal amount of input.

I think Burke will promote Don Maloney to the GM role in Calgary.

Combine that with a whole new coaching staff and I'm a very happy guy.

 

[Matias Maccete]

Don't be surprised if Treliving is our President of Hockey Ops next year. Chayka as the GM but Treliving as a defacto AGM with a more than normal amount of input.

I think Burke will promote Don Maloney to the GM role in Calgary.

Combine that with a whole new coaching staff and I'm a very happy guy.

That would be awesome.

Smitty's full ice shot was amazing, skills comp was fun in general. The nhl has really done well with the skills comp and as long as this year is close to as good as last year the actual all star game too. The pro bowl on the other hand, woof.

 

[Jakey53]

Don't be surprised if Treliving is our President of Hockey Ops next year. Chayka as the GM but Treliving as a defacto AGM with a more than normal amount of input.

I think Burke will promote Don Maloney to the GM role in Calgary.

Why do you think that?

 

[MIGs Dog]

Pronger is now my favorite "Coyote"

 

[TheLegend]

Why do you think that?

Because......

1). Brian Burke has zero patience and prefers the good old boys club.
2). Rumors are already circulating that Treviling won't be extended after the season.

 

[Matias Maccete]

Lol ovy went full drago in the all star game promo, "I will crush you". He's so awesome.

 

[GiveAFlyingPuck]

Lol ovy went full drago in the all star game promo, "I will crush you". He's so awesome.

Actual Ivan Drago line is "I must break you." Play it again, Sam.

 

[Matias Maccete]

Actual Ivan Drago line is "I must break you." Play it again, Sam.

Ah you're right, still great though.

 

[roadrunner]

Oh my gaawwd. That first "game" was TER-rible! lololol