NHL News/Notes XIX

[LadyStanley]

 

[LadyStanley]

Sounds like a lot of Sharks could be playing

 

[LadyStanley]

Olympic groups set

 

[LadyStanley]

#NHLTopPlayers: Nos. 50-41

50-41. No Sharks.

 

[Quid Pro Clowe]

Very sad. This is in no way placing blame, but it troubles me seeing people that young driving a Focus RS. Way too much power.

I was lucky enough in high school to be given a 1976 Mercedes 300D to drive (this was in 1999-2001). It saved my life because it took 20 minutes to get to 55mph and had so much body roll, you had to take turns like you were driving Miss Daisy. If I had the car I have now, I would have ended up a statistic because my ego definitely would write a check my butt couldn't cash.

I had a Chevy Sprint hatchback that would die at stoplights if I didn’t put it in neutral and give it gas lol.

Everyone’s first car should be a piece of crap.

 

[jMoneyBrah]

I had a Chevy Sprint hatchback that would die at stoplights if I didn’t put it in neutral and give it gas lol.

Everyone’s first car should be a piece of crap.

As long as we’re playing top trumps with first car beaters, I see your Merc 300D (what a tank) and Chevy Sprint, and raise you a 1973 AMC Hornet with 270,000 miles. 0-60 just in time for my 2001 graduation. It was best know for its failing electronics ensuring my ears were never stained with “music” instead blessing me with the ceaseless jangling, groans, and thumps it supplied for my listening pleasure; all the while regularly overheating and spontaneously lighting fire to the engine bay. Sadly, it met its end when it broke down for the last time on the shoulder of 101 north of Petaluma when I attempted one too many commutes to Santa Rosa - it having already accumulated a spectacular record of 4 whole commutes during our time together.

I’ve owned many cars since and, while each was special to me in their own ways, I’ll always remember that AMC as the absolute pinnacle of shit pile. I hope no other new driver be as tortured by their first vehicle as I was with that one - for the betterment of all humanity.





f*** that car.

 

[slocal]

As long as we’re playing top trumps with first car beaters, I see your Merc 300D (what a tank) and Chevy Sprint, and raise you a 1973 AMC Hornet with 270,000 miles. 0-60 just in time for my 2001 graduation. It was best know for its failing electronics ensuring my ears were never stained with “music” instead blessing me with the ceaseless jangling, groans, and thumps it supplied for my listening pleasure; all the while regularly overheating and spontaneously lighting fire to the engine bay. Sadly, it met its end when it broke down for the last time on the shoulder of 101 north of Petaluma when I attempted one too many commutes to Santa Rosa - it having already accumulated a spectacular record of 4 whole commutes during our time together.

I’ve owned many cars since and, while each was special to me in their own ways, I’ll always remember that AMC as the absolute pinnacle of shit pile. I hope no other new driver be as tortured by their first vehicle as I was with that one - for the betterment of all humanity.





f*** that car.

Haha, wow.

My 300D was immaculate with a silver metal flake paint, chrome up the wazoo and a spare 15-gallon tank in the trunk. It had about 300k miles but was restored before my grandparents got it for me. I remember my gramps saying, "when you look good, you don't need to be fast." He was right! It was a popular car in high school and the German exchange students always wanted to ride in it.

I'll get another some day, maybe even my old one since I still see it around town (sold it to a Mercedes collector). I miss hearing that glug glug glug.

 

[jMoneyBrah]

Haha, wow.

My 300D was immaculate with a silver metal flake paint, chrome up the wazoo and a spare 15-gallon tank in the trunk. It had about 300k miles but was restored before my grandparents got it for me. I remember my gramps saying, "when you look good, you don't need to be fast." He was right! It was a popular car in high school and the German exchange students always wanted to ride in it.

I'll get another some day, maybe even my old one since I still see it around town (sold it to a Mercedes collector). I miss hearing that glug glug glug.

That’s so cool. Sounds like you had a really cherry 300D. I’m so used to seeing the sorta worn down grimey ones, that you know have 200K on the odometer with yet another 200K to come. They just go forever.

I had a neighbor with a 300D growing up. I’d recognize that glug glug glug to this day. It’s so distinctive.

 

[slocal]

That’s so cool. Sounds like you had a really cherry 300D. I’m so used to seeing the sorta worn down grimey ones, that you know have 200K on the odometer with yet another 200K to come. They just go forever.

I had a neighbor with a 300D growing up. I’d recognize that glug glug glug to this day. It’s so distinctive.

Hah, well my old surf car, a '77 240D, had enough rust holes in it that it would whistle when going past 35mph

 

[Lebanezer]

Hah, well my old surf car, a '77 240D, had enough rust holes in it that it would whistle when going past 35mph

Did you alter them so they played beautiful music?

 

[slocal]

Did you alter them so they played beautiful music?

I was too scared to touch them. That rust would have jumped onto me like some sort of Creepshow alien flora.

 

[Lebanezer]

I was too scared to touch them. That rust would have jumped onto me like some sort of Creepshow alien flora.

Seems like a missed opportunity.

 

[LadyStanley]

Royal welcome in Florida.

 

[LadyStanley]

To match, or not to match: exploring both sides of the Canadiens’ Jesperi Kotkaniemi dilemma

Paywall. Long analysis of what the talking points maybe in Montreal as to whether to match offer sheet from Carolina. And what might happen if they do/don't.

 

[LadyStanley]

Referee and officiant. Cool

 

[LadyStanley]

NHL, EPA discuss climate change in White House Environmental Roundtable

Ferraro one of a number of NHL players who participated in White House virtual meeting on climate change, looking at impact on hockey ( warming = no/fewer outdoor rinks in winter to skate on).

 

[LadyStanley]

Ten years ago. Sometimes feels like yesterday.

Paywall

 

[LadyStanley]

Pacific Division Review: Can anybody challenge Vegas Golden Knights?

NBC PHT looks at Pacific Division. Sharks are "in decline".

 

[LadyStanley]

SHL-klubben jagar NHL-stjärnan – lockas med monsterbud

Looks like Sorenson is closing in on five year deal with Djugarden

 

[LadyStanley]

Who makes up the NHL's best D-pairing?

These are the top 32 defense pairings in today's NHL, ranked.

Sharks top pair ranked 22nd

 

[LadyStanley]

North Bay and Sudbury areas sites for major hockey-themed movie | North Bay Nugget

Former minor leaguer wrote book about impact of pursuing NHL dream. Being made into movie with 2022 Olympics hockey team involvement.

Interesting.

Writer's hockey creds
Josh Piro Hockey Stats and Profile at hockeydb.com

 

[LadyStanley]

Off ice issue/conduct

 

[Barrie22]

Off ice issue/conduct

Is this the dude that is in trouble for the photo/video of his bed time activities then showing it to teammates? Or is this another off ice issue that a habs prospect has done?

 

[LadyStanley]

I believe that's it.



Olympics are go

 

[LadyStanley]

Montreal declines to match offer sheet.



Trade for replacement player.


With a little protection for draft lottery