Pre-Game Talk: Camp Thread

[17futurecap]

By the way if we have to rely on NYR twitter for updates we’re not going to get anything but jokes and fluff. No actual updates coming thru this tourney from them

APSE, The Associated Press and Professional Hockey Writers Association object to restrictive NHL ‘bubble’ policy | APSE - Associated Press Sports Editors

 

[Kovalev27]

APSE, The Associated Press and Professional Hockey Writers Association object to restrictive NHL ‘bubble’ policy | APSE - Associated Press Sports Editors

I am sure the Canadian government and locals had a say in this and restricted non essentials. So I’m fine with it. Can’t knock the league when thus far they are doing a tremendous job. But yah our NYR social media sucks

 

[chosen]

MLB did have the option. they proposed having 2 hub cities to avoid travel and the players said no.

I didn't know they had the option to do it in two Canadian cities.

 

[GAGLine]

I didn't know they had the option to do it in two Canadian cities.

I don't think it matters much where the bubble is, as long as the bubble is maintained. The NBA is doing well so far, despite what's going on in Florida.

 

[Kovalev27]

@Amazing Kreiderman and I were talking about it yesterday. Both leagues should prepare to do divisional Hub cities To start the 20-21 season. Play all your division games to start in the bubble. Say you play the other 7 teams 6 times each. That’s 42 games. Remaining 40 games hopefully a vaccine is avail and things are contained maybe you can then open the second half of the season back up for travel. At least within your conference.

but there’s no way the league is starting in December with fans and travel. Not happening

 

[JimmyG89]

I am sure the Canadian government and locals had a say in this and restricted non essentials. So I’m fine with it. Can’t knock the league when thus far they are doing a tremendous job. But yah our NYR social media sucks

All the media being around is extra bodies that would require more resources to be used to accommodate them. Also, Vince Mercagliano wrote about how the NHL has set things up that they do not need to really be there. Still going to get DQ quotes via Zoom and going to get player interviews as well.

We know the lines for the most part, unless someone gets hurt.

 

[Leetch3]

All the media being around is extra bodies that would require more resources to be used to accommodate them. Also, Vince Mercagliano wrote about how the NHL has set things up that they do not need to really be there. Still going to get DQ quotes via Zoom and going to get player interviews as well.

We know the lines for the most part, unless someone gets hurt.

yeah the way he explained it, they would have almost no access to the players even if they are in the bubble so the only reason to be there is to avoid your family lol

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

@Amazing Kreiderman and I were talking about it yesterday. Both leagues should prepare to do divisional Hub cities To start the 20-21 season. Play all your division games to start in the bubble. Say you play the other 7 teams 6 times each. That’s 42 games. Remaining 40 games hopefully a vaccine is avail and things are contained maybe you can then open the second half of the season back up for travel. At least within your conference.

but there’s no way the league is starting in December with fans and travel. Not happening

Let's be honest here, @Kovalev27

The most surprising thing in your post to people is that we talk outside HFBoards

 

[ohbaby]

It might not be a bad idea, to have a similar Playoff setup next year and forego the season entirely. Just expand it to all teams. Can't see any full or even half season being possible with things the way they are. You have to figure this pandemic will rage through the spring of next year, 2021. That is of course if the NHL can have a successful postseason. I don't see any hope for MLB, NFL or NBA with what they have planned. The NBA is planning to have all their games in Florida. Can you imagine that?

 

[Kovalev27]

Let's be honest here, @Kovalev27

The most surprising thing in your post to people is that we talk outside HFBoards

Crap I just broke the 4th wall. Now everyone is going to know we’re friends outside of our HF Feud lol.

 

[JimmyG89]

Julien Gauthier showing what the food life is like in the bubble. Not going to lie, that's some good looking food.

 

[True Blue]

but there’s no way the league is starting in December with fans and travel. Not happening

Probably not. But the owners are only going to have so much interest in continuing to play over and over again with no revenue from live games. Probably get away with it for next season. But beyond that? Am having a hard time seeing it.

 

[bl02]

Julien Gauthier showing what the food life is like in the bubble. Not going to lie, that's some good looking food.

Hopefully he can digest those wings by tomorrow night

 

[Chalfdiggity3]

Julien Gauthier showing what the food life is like in the bubble. Not going to lie, that's some good looking food.

I love that he is watching Dragon Ball in the background ha.

 

[MrAlmost]

DBZ huh? My new favorite player.

 

[chosen]

I don't think it matters much where the bubble is, as long as the bubble is maintained. The NBA is doing well so far, despite what's going on in Florida.

I disagree, if for no other reason, if players wander where they shouldn't in Canada, it's probably not going to be a problem. In America, it's a much greater risk.

The NBA just had a player go to a strip club.

 

[Joey Bones]

Julien Gauthier showing what the food life is like in the bubble. Not going to lie, that's some good looking food.

f*** the food, loving the fact he watches Dragon Ball!!

 

[DanielBrassard]

The fact there is going to be a Ranger game tomorrow is incredible.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

The fact there is going to be a Ranger game tomorrow is incredible.

Penguins are on in 10 and I've never been so excited to listen to NBCSN slobber all over them

 

[bl02]

So excited hockey is back. 5 min until faceoff.

 

[GAGLine]

I disagree, if for no other reason, if players wander where they shouldn't in Canada, it's probably not going to be a problem. In America, it's a much greater risk.

The NBA just had a player go to a strip club.

As I said, as long as the bubble is maintained.

 

[DanielBrassard]

Penguins are on in 10 and I've never been so excited to listen to NBCSN slobber all over them

Same but it's blacked out where I am. Unbelievable.

 

[Joey Bones]

Lowkey really happy to see John Forslund color commentating for NBC!! Shitty that he was let go by Carolina....

 

[Gardner McKay]

Lowkey really happy to see John Forslund color commentating for NBC!! Shitty that he was let go by Carolina....

Whaaaaatttt???? When did that happen? He is good.

 

[Leetch3]

Whaaaaatttt???? When did that happen? He is good.

early july

'I have to move forward:' Forslund appears done as the voice of the Hurricanes