Around the NHL #5 (The Mike Smith Tracking Thread Returns)

[cobra427]

I guess my point was that more teams now might have the cap to offer Hall a contract. It may have just got harder for the Coyotes to sign Hall.

I agree, Hall just got more expensive with more teams in the race to sign him.

 

[MIGs Dog]

I agree, Hall just got more expensive with more teams in the race to sign him.

We don't want to be in that arms race. Hall is impressive when compared to the other Coyotes on the ice, but not worth $10 mil per IMO. Need the money to improve other areas of the team.

 

[Neighborhood Coyote]

The sad thing is they have a hat trick in fights, tied with Buffalo for the least in the NHL.

You beat me to this... On another thread I just mentioned the 3 fights the Yotes have haha. Think there is any way either team gets to 5 before the end of the year?

 

[CNYCrunchfan1]

The sad thing is they have a hat trick in fights, tied with Buffalo for the least in the NHL.

This makes me sad. It seems even in todays league there should be more if you give a crap.

 

[CNYCrunchfan1]

Puck/player tracking coming to the playoffs.....

Personally I don't really care that much about the stats as I feel there are always guys that by every stat should fail but overcome that by pure will and grit. I just hate to see a robotic by the numbers league which will happen over time.

Second, if they were going to tech up the puck I would rather they put sensors around the outer edges of the puck or something like that to tell when a goal is a goal even if you can't see the puck. Tell if the puck crossed the line when the goalie is hiding it. I saw this just the other day...goalie sitting inside the net but couldn't call it a goal because you couldn't see the puck.

 

[Neighborhood Coyote]

Personally I don't really care that much about the stats as I feel there are always guys that by every stat should fail but overcome that by pure will and grit. I just hate to see a robotic by the numbers league which will happen over time.

Second, if they were going to tech up the puck I would rather they put sensors around the outer edges of the puck or something like that to tell when a goal is a goal even if you can't see the puck. Tell if the puck crossed the line when the goalie is hiding it. I saw this just the other day...goalie sitting inside the net but couldn't call it a goal because you couldn't see the puck.

I think with the puck sensors where they are at you could still tell that right? You know the distance from the sensor to the edge of the puck since it should be standard I'd hope. So if that sensor shows that it's X distance into the net and you know the distance from the sensors to the edge of the puck are Y... if X is greater than Y... goal.

No idea if that's something they would actually do or what other problems arise from doing it that way but I can see it being feasible. They'd need sensors in spots under the goal line to compare to or something I'd think... or wherever they wanna put them. But that seems easy enough to me.

 

[CNYCrunchfan1]

I think with the puck sensors where they are at you could still tell that right? You know the distance from the sensor to the edge of the puck since it should be standard I'd hope. So if that sensor shows that it's X distance into the net and you know the distance from the sensors to the edge of the puck are Y... if X is greater than Y... goal.

No idea if that's something they would actually do or what other problems arise from doing it that way but I can see it being feasible. They'd need sensors in spots under the goal line to compare to or something I'd think... or wherever they wanna put them. But that seems easy enough to me.

Yeah I thought about that too. I dont know if they would want it more direct for fans to view. Either way I agree on the line too. It never ceases to amaze me that the nfl still doesnt have a way to determine if a football crosses the plane. The tech is there and they have the money, just get it right already.

 

[87turbobuick]

You beat me to this... On another thread I just mentioned the 3 fights the Yotes have haha. Think there is any way either team gets to 5 before the end of the year?

Only if Crouse gets a hatty in fights. Garland might be the only other one since besides Hall they are the only players that will go into the corners first.

 

[Jamieh]

I don't know how we can be so low in the fight dept when I see Kessel fighting the puck all night long???

 

[The Feckless Puck]

I don't know how we can be so low in the fight dept when I see Kessel fighting the puck all night long???

Kessel's "fights" with the puck are like when skill players try to drop the gloves. Lots of flailing and very little meaningful contact.

 

[GiveAFlyingPuck]

I don't know how we can be so low in the fight dept when I see Kessel fighting the puck all night long???

Peter Puck dropping the gloves on Kessel.

 

[Jamieh]

Kessel's "fights" with the puck are like when skill players try to drop the gloves. Lots of flailing and very little meaningful contact.

That Semin fight comes to mind.

 

[Bondurant]

Connor Murphy came up with a clutch hustle to deprive Hronek of an empty net goal a few minutes ago. Wings still came out on top. Miss that kid playing here. It's clip worthy and I will post if I find it.

 

[MIGs Dog]

I think I'll watch this game tomorrow. Might find a new play by play announcer for the Coyotes.

 

[TheLegend]

 

[MIGs Dog]

Todd Walsh is a virus.

 

[TheLegend]

Well played, Sir!!

 

[MIGs Dog]

If you like old school brawling hockey, turn on the Boston v TBL game.

 

[PainForShane]

If you like old school brawling hockey, turn on the Boston v TBL game.

Love it thanks!!! Been watching the past 10 mins or so, enough to see the line brawl. Plus both teams are playing well. Thx for the heads up

 

[Jamieh]

If you like old school brawling hockey, turn on the Boston v TBL game.

Imagine the Coyotes in that game!!!HAHAHA

 

[MIGs Dog]

Imagine the Coyotes in that game!!!HAHAHA

That game was more physical than the entire Coyote season. I'm not necessarily a fan of fighting, but what those teams display is passion, energy, grit and intensity. It felt like a game 7.

 

[rt]

If you like old school brawling hockey, turn on the Boston v TBL game.

So round one of the playoffs could feature BOS v TBL & EDM v CGY & PIT v PHI ??? Wowzers.

 

[Jamieh]

So round one of the playoffs could feature BOS v TBL & EDM v CGY & PIT v PHI ??? Wowzers.

I dont think the Bos vs Tampa is possible in round 1.

 

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[RemoAZ]

There are two teams that play hard and have each other's backs. Thanks for sharing that. Somebody forward that to Chayka and Tocc. Maybe Tocc will remember what it takes to be a playoff team.