NHL Around The NHL VIII

[Fenway]

was that the Boston Braves franchise that they had owned because the AHL did grant Boston an expansion franchise in 1988....

It is really murky - The Bruins paid the AHL a yearly fee to keep the franchise and then sold it to Winnipeg in 1987 that became Moncton WITH the understanding they could rejoin the AHL anytime in the future.

Fans in Manchester just were appalled at the quality of play in the ECHL and the quirky schedule where occasionally you could play the same team 3 days in a row.

 

[Over the volcano]

Hartman knows how to be loved in Philly

 

[alg363636]

I know people joke about having rosters that are NHL caliber but that Ottawa roster legitimately does not belong in the NHL.

 

[GindyDraws]

Yes and with good reason as they are DEAD LAST in AHL attendance today

AHL 2018-19 team attendance at hockeydb.com

The rumors are flying that the ECHL team in Manchester will fold after this season and the AHL wants to get back into that market.

Let's be honest about this - the dropoff between the AHL and ECHL is enormous. No player jumps from the ECHL to the NHL, at best they might get promoted to the AHL to fill out the roster.

Manchester folding is probable, but if AHL returns to Manchester, would attendance skyrocket simply because it's AHL? I know people in general like to dismiss the ECHL as inferior, but this is a chronic problem I see with this region where people reject the new hockey because it's different, and therefore it sucks.

 

[GindyDraws]

I know people joke about having rosters that are NHL caliber but that Ottawa roster legitimately does not belong in the NHL.

Melnyk doesn't belong in the NHL.

I think everyone can agree to that.

 

[The don godfather]

hearing news in Toronto sports radio jake gardiner is hurt and possibly out long term.

 

[LouJersey]

hearing news in Toronto sports radio jake gardiner is hurt and possibly out long term.

Great there goes the Bruins chance to win.

 

[ODAAT]

Hartman knows how to be loved in Philly

how`s his golf game though? He`ll have plenty of time to work on it

 

[RussellmaniaKW]

Great there goes the Bruins chance to win.

laughed harder at this than I should have

 

[LouJersey]

 

[Therick67]

Kid needs to grow up some..

 

[KnightofBoston]

Kid needs to grow up some..

Some?

One of the most spoiled brats I’ve ever seen in this league

 

[SoldiersOfFilth]

A bit OT but last night an an NHL Seattle event, I got to meet Tod Leiweke (President and CEO) and some other members of the front office. All super nice. Tod and I exchanged stories about southern hockey (SPHL and IHL), and he laughed when I told him I'll wear the Seattle jersey for 40/41 home games a season.

 

[Over the volcano]

That's what he looked like after Chara hit him and he was trying to find a reff

 

[KrejciMVP]

Pretty funny actually. Bruins should post this some nights about the refs

 

[22Brad Park]

Watched Doug Maclean today on Bob McCown show in Toronto talking about Jake Muzzin.MacLean said he spoke to people in Los Angeles who said his game has slipped bigtime the last yr & half.MacLean went on to say he has not been good in Toronto.This is great news for Bruins fans.

 

[22Brad Park]

Oilers 1 Leafs 1 after 1 . Shots 16 to 8

 

[Bruinaura]

And he's STILL griping

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

I feel like I shouldn't dislike Toronto as much as I do.
Is it their fanbase?

 

[Donnie Shulzhoffer]

Can players get fined for complaining publicly about officiating?

 

[Chief Nine]

Lightning PP makes it look easy. 2-0 over NYR

 

[Donnie Shulzhoffer]

Lightning PP makes it look easy. 2-0 over NYR

Let them use all that energy up tonight as Bruins sleep soundly

 

[HockeyMomx2]

Manchester folding is probable, but if AHL returns to Manchester, would attendance skyrocket simply because it's AHL? I know people in general like to dismiss the ECHL as inferior, but this is a chronic problem I see with this region where people reject the new hockey because it's different, and therefore it sucks.

It's all about perspective. Have a friend who lives in KY. Was given cyclones tickets. Has gone back 4 more.times, already bought more tickets for this season and is going to get season tickets when available. It was first time ever seeing it in person and she fell in love. IMO, ECHL is perfect speed for the new fan to learn the game. Being in a hockey centric region would never bode well.for that level when even NCAA is better.

We are spoiled.

 

[LouJersey]

Next time someone says Sweeney is terrible please check out tonight’s New Jersey Devils lineup.

 

[HockeyMomx2]

Well so much for Edmonton doing us any favors with the friggin Leafs.