Around the NHL 2020-21

[Roman Yoshi]

This Eichel stuff is super fascinating to watch. Clearly there is a problem in Buffalo.

 

[Armourboy]

This Eichel stuff is super fascinating to watch. Clearly there is a problem in Buffalo.

His lost of injuries would make me very wary of trading for him. I can't believe they've had him playing at all.

 

[nine_inch_fang]

Bruins TV crew losing their homer minds about after a dive by Pasta. Pretty ridiculous.

 

[Armourboy]

Bruins TV crew losing their homer minds about after a dive by Pasta. Pretty ridiculous.

That crew is so horrible.

 

[Porter Stoutheart]

Well I'm thankful anyway that Buffalo swooped in and stole Taylor Hall from us, anyway. For that alone, I will feel sympathy for them.

 

[OldFan]

Well I'm thankful anyway that Buffalo swooped in and stole Taylor Hall from us, anyway. For that alone, I will feel sympathy for them.

Looks like Hall woke up in Boston. Till then he was just cashing checks.

 

[Armourboy]

Montreal clinches tonight so I will not be surprised if they don't finish Calgary and Vancouver while the playoffs are going on.

 

[Porter Stoutheart]

Montreal clinches tonight so I will not be surprised if they don't finish Calgary and Vancouver while the playoffs are going on.

Would be pretty weird to have games going that mean nothing while the playoffs are already underway. Assuming there's no fans in the stands for those teams... what other commitments might they have? TV deals? Advertising? Maybe there are some things like that which they can't just bail on?

 

[Armourboy]

Would be pretty weird to have games going that mean nothing while the playoffs are already underway. Assuming there's no fans in the stands for those teams... what other commitments might they have? TV deals? Advertising? Maybe there are some things like that which they can't just bail on?

Dunno but I've heard it's something they are talking about doing.

 

[nine_inch_fang]

Well, Dallas managed to win an OT game.

 

[Legionnaire11]

I kept thinking my app was messed up, but no, Vegas is only skating with 15 players tonight due to cap issues and injuries.

 

[drwpreds]

I kept thinking my app was messed up, but no, Vegas is only skating with 15 players tonight due to cap issues and injuries.

And are still outshooting them 35-14 midway through the 3rd period (although only tied 1-1 on the scoreboard)

 

[sparkle twin]

So everyone knows the Preds are increasing capacity to 12,135 for the playoffs.

Let's say, if by a miracle, the Preds were to make it to the final 4 teams, and we played a team from the North division. It will be 14-15 months since any of those teams have played in front of fans, would it be possible to catch a team off guard that first game in a city with a 75% full building? Like, maybe the North team would be a little nervous in front of fans?

Anyway, just something I was thinking about.

 

[drwpreds]

And are still outshooting them 35-14 midway through the 3rd period (although only tied 1-1 on the scoreboard)

And wind up losing 2-1. Pretty huge win for the Avs- If they win out they win the division and President's trophy.

 

[nine_inch_fang]

And wind up losing 2-1. Pretty huge win for the Avs- If they win out they win the division and President's trophy.

And the Canes sh... the bed on the P trophy.

 

[jumb0]

So everyone knows the Preds are increasing capacity to 12,135 for the playoffs.

Let's say, if by a miracle, the Preds were to make it to the final 4 teams, and we played a team from the North division. It will be 14-15 months since any of those teams have played in front of fans, would it be possible to catch a team off guard that first game in a city with a 75% full building? Like, maybe the North team would be a little nervous in front of fans?

Anyway, just something I was thinking about.

I wonder if they would do neutral sites for the 2nd round onward for the North teams. Maybe things will change by then, but they won't be any travel back and forth between Canada and whoever they match up against.

 

[BigFatCat999]

So everyone knows the Preds are increasing capacity to 12,135 for the playoffs.

Let's say, if by a miracle, the Preds were to make it to the final 4 teams, and we played a team from the North division. It will be 14-15 months since any of those teams have played in front of fans, would it be possible to catch a team off guard that first game in a city with a 75% full building? Like, maybe the North team would be a little nervous in front of fans?

Anyway, just something I was thinking about.

You state 75% but if conditions improve, 100% might not be a pipedream towards the final 4...

and we hope the COVID situation improves in Canada, Buuuuuuuuuut the is no way in friggin hell the US opens the border.

and the North team will be playing in the US for the final 4.

 

[LCPreds]

Anyone interested in Eichel? I do wonder what we have that might make it work. Just for the discussion. We’d definitely want to send one of Joey/Duchene. Obviously our first. What prospect? I’m not saying this is feasible of course. Buffalo might have no interest in either of our “1” C options.

LeBrun: What NHL executives are saying about a potential Jack Eichel sweepstakes
LeBrun: What NHL executives are saying about a potential Jack Eichel sweepstakes

 

[Armourboy]

Anyone interested in Eichel? I do wonder what we have that might make it work. Just for the discussion. We’d definitely want to send one of Joey/Duchene. Obviously our first. What prospect? I’m not saying this is feasible of course. Buffalo might have no interest in either of our “1” C options.

LeBrun: What NHL executives are saying about a potential Jack Eichel sweepstakes
LeBrun: What NHL executives are saying about a potential Jack Eichel sweepstakes

My guess is they would want Tomasino and someone else as well. Probably ask for Tolvanen too.

 

[hockey diva]

No to Eichel. Damaged goods

 

[adsfan]

No to Eichel. Damaged goods

Last season Eichel had 78 points in 68 games (1.147 PPG)

This season Eichel had 18 points in 21 games. (0.857 PPG, a reduction of 0.290 PPG)


This season Tolvanen had 22 points in 40 games (0.550 PPG). Eeli is also 2 years younger.

If Eichel comes down as much next season and Eeli stays the same, they will be essentially even.

This season Eeli scored 11 G and Eichel scored 2 G. The Preds need goal scorers badly.

I would NOT trade them straight up at the moment.

 

[Porter Stoutheart]

Anyone interested in Eichel? I do wonder what we have that might make it work. Just for the discussion. We’d definitely want to send one of Joey/Duchene. Obviously our first. What prospect? I’m not saying this is feasible of course. Buffalo might have no interest in either of our “1” C options.

LeBrun: What NHL executives are saying about a potential Jack Eichel sweepstakes
LeBrun: What NHL executives are saying about a potential Jack Eichel sweepstakes

Oh for sure... per the other thread: Ellis+Duchene+Arvidsson+Davies+1st for Eichel.

But I'm not going to give a prospect/youth-laden offer for him. If they want that package of established players, I'm all for that, but we can't enter into futures-heavy sweepstakes compared to what other teams might offer. Those players won't look at all attractive to them if they're planning to re-re-re-build, of course. (Well, except Davies and the 1st but they'd need a lot more and I'm not building up and offer with Tomasino, Tolvanen, etc instead).

 

[jumb0]

Caps-Bruins game 1 Saturday night.

 

[nine_inch_fang]

Caps-Bruins game 1 Saturday night.

Ofcourse, why wouldn't they start the Preds Canes series first since they're already done playing. Why wouldn't you give them two extra days off?

NHL will do good to get rid of the east coast d****ucking NBC. Feature something new like the Preds Canes ya bunch of idiots.

 

[jumb0]

North playoffs start next Wednesday