Around the NHL: 2018-19, Part 4

[OkimLom]

Something funny about Millbury talking about paying players to ridiculous contracts...

 

[Beerz]

 

[Rowley Birkin]

Was hoping for 2020 expansion both for the overall interest of the league & selfishly for the Sabres in terms of player protection.

I haven't followed it that closely though so I'm guessing a 2020 start wasn't possible with the arena etc ?

 

[Reddawg]

Was hoping for 2020 expansion both for the overall interest of the league & selfishly for the Sabres in terms of player protection.

I haven't followed it that closely though so I'm guessing a 2020 start wasn't possible with the arena etc ?

Yeah, they’re just breaking ground on the arena and it would be a big rush job to get it ready for 2020. The extra year allows the team to get it done right.

 

[Jim Bob]

 

[26CornerBlitz]

Yeah, they’re just breaking ground on the arena and it would be a big rush job to get it ready for 2020. The extra year allows the team to get it done right.

 

[26CornerBlitz]

 

[CatsforReinhart]

Taylor Hall benched, NJ in last place.....whispers of shakeup.

 

[26CornerBlitz]

5. Buffalo Sabres (17-8-4)

Total points: 141
Last week: No. 4
Hit: Jack Eichel has 15 points (three goals, 12 assists) in 11 games since Nov. 16.
Miss: The Sabres have lost four in a row (0-2-2) since winning 10 straight from Nov. 8-27.

 

[Reddawg]

Taylor Hall benched, NJ in last place.....whispers of shakeup.

In our dreams...

 

[kenfury]

Something I dont understand that would help expansion teams. Let them draft a year early at the end of the 2nd through 7th rounds. I would hope that teams have some semblance of a front office by that point and it would fix one of the biggest hurdles for a new team which is lack of a pipeline. Even if the new GM has no scouting and takes the top guy currently on ISS list it still helps. The guys drafted are going back to Jr anyway so it's not like the plays development is going to be hurt.

 

[Reddawg]

Something I dont understand that would help expansion teams. Let them draft a year early at the end of the 2nd through 7th rounds. I would hope that teams have some semblance of a front office by that point and it would fix one of the biggest hurdles for a new team which is lack of a pipeline. The guys drafted are going back to Jr anyway so it's not like the plays development is going to be hurt.

I can speculate that the NHLPA would have some things to say about drafted potential NHL players not having an actual NHL team to play for in the 2020 season. Sebastian Aho played 22 games for the Islanders as a 5th rounder last year, it's not unheard of for guys to just be ready early.

 

[CatsforReinhart]

In our dreams...

What in our dreams? NJ shakeup? I don't dream about that.

 

[Reddawg]

What in our dreams? NJ shakeup? I don't dream about that.

More about the part where we add Taylor Hall to our left side. He'd be one hell of an upgrade.

 

[couture23]

More about the part where we add Taylor Hall to our left side. He'd be one hell of an upgrade.

And who in the world are we giving up in this scenario? Lol

 

[26CornerBlitz]

4. Buffalo Sabres | Record: 17–8–3 | Previous Ranking: 2
The Sabres looked the part of contender against both Tampa Bay and Nashville, even if those games resulted in losses. That's half the battle.

 

[couture23]

How in the world are the Hurricanes valued more than the Sabres?

 

[Reddawg]

And who in the world are we giving up in this scenario? Lol

Well, ideally Sheary, a couple decent prospects and a first. I'd do that deal for a huge scoring upgrade.

 

[brian_griffin]

There may be 1,000 people here at Barclays tops. Why the hell are ANY more games being played in this hellhole???

Has the car/SUV in the corner sold yet????

 

[Reddawg]

goddamn that Kucherov shootout winner tonight....no move, just bar-down in less than a blink - unreal

Reminds me of when Vanek used to do that half-slapper with pinpoint accuracy.

 

[brian_griffin]

Reminds me of when Vanek used to do that half-slapper with pinpoint accuracy.

I remember watching this shootout and laughing my butt off.
It's like Vanek just skated up, shot, and said, "Next!"

 

[Reddawg]

I remember watching this shootout and laughing my butt off.
It's like Vanek just skated up, shot, and said, "Next!"

Hahahahahaha...so demoralizing for the goalie. He just hung his head in shame.

 

[TheStorm]

Leafs not doing so hot right now against Detroit

 

[BuffaloGooner]

Leafs not doing so hot right now against Detroit

Leafs just tied it at 4 in the third period after being down 4-1

 

[Gabrielor]

Can't quit and try to play contain on the leafs.