NHL News/Notes XVIII

[Barrie22]

NHL focused on games in league arenas, not neutral sites, reports say



With a summer schedule, they might pack in 3-4 games/day.

How is calgary a leading candidate for nhl teams to play in? The mayor has already said nothing will be opened for sports until june 30th.

 

[LadyStanley]

Bettman talking about planning NHL is doing

 

[LadyStanley]

How is calgary a leading candidate for nhl teams to play in? The mayor has already said nothing will be opened for sports until june 30th.

No fans in the stands. No concessions open.

 

[Barrie22]

No fans in the stands. No concessions open.

Most canadian city's at the moment are no gatherings over 5 people.

 

[LadyStanley]

They're currently looking at not playing games until perhaps July. 70 days from now.

My state has a 10-person limit.

 

[hohosaregood]

It's probably just because we're basically eliminated from the playoffs but I really think they should just cancel the rest of the season. My vegas buddy gets really excited any time they mention the possibility of the season continuing and I'm like "...eh"

 

[LadyStanley]

It's a month of prep for a handful of games, per NHL phased return. And then off for perhaps another 2-3 months for playoffs, "off season" until training camp.

My guess is they "scrap" the remaining scheduled games, and just do like a round robin with teams in division.

 

[LadyStanley]

NHL Player Gaming Challenge set to begin April 30

Kane and Sorenson represent the Sharks in NHL online gaming challenge. (They've got a NFL player representing Seattle. So they're working with 32 teams.)

 

[OrrNumber4]

NHL Player Gaming Challenge set to begin April 30

Kane and Sorenson represent the Sharks in NHL online gaming challenge. (They've got a NFL player representing Seattle. So they're working with 32 teams.)

You'd think that a younger player like Meier or Ferraro would be a better choice for this.

 

[LadyStanley]

Former Sharks prospect (and he and family just announced they are expecting a little girl in the next few months.).

 

[LadyStanley]

Central division

 

[OrrNumber4]

Central division

I feel like there would be so much material if she just looked at the history. With the border joke I thought for sure they'd go into the fact that the Avalanche and the Stars used to be in Canada.

Some easy jokes:

1) Nashville has no cup, non-traditional market
2) Minnesota's relocation history, Parise/Suter contracts, firing their GM <1 year, historically known for trap hockey...
3) Colorado used to be in Quebec, Lindros trade, "gifted" a cup, lucky trades, antics of Roy/Lemieux/Duchene, a penchant for Swedes...
4) St.Louis lost three straight SCF, unimpressive all-time leaders, shenanigans last year with the cup run...
5) Stars used to be in Minnesota, recent lack of success, 1999 controversy, Belfour, owner controversy...
6) Chicago has struggled recently, long history of failure, contracts of Toews/Seabrook, constantly trading players, firing Quenneville, "gifted" picks...
7) Jets relocation history (moved from Atlanta, folding of previous Winnipeg team), small market (no wifi jokes), lack of success, Laine controversies...

 

[LadyStanley]

Former Shark. Also played in 1980 Winter Olympics, Miracle on ice

 

[LadyStanley]

Broken ties

 

[LadyStanley]

31 Thoughts: How will NHL broadcasts look when season resumes? - Sportsnet.ca

Friedman updates. June draft, lottery (very slim chance TB's pick might be up for lottery win). Thinking "resumption" will be 24-team "playoffs" (of which the Sharks would not be a part). About 1.5 to nearly 2 months of "off season" between playoffs and season start. And other tidbits.

 

[Negatively Positive]

So Sharks wouldn't qualify for a potential 24 team playoffs and if they win the lottery the pick belongs to Ottawa.

 

[LadyStanley]

But they may allow all 31 teams to be involved in lottery. So the TB pick (which the Sharks have) could win.

 

[LadyStanley]

FWIW, Leipsic is available. (But I doubt the Sharks would get him due to character issues)

Caps put him on waivers to terminate contract.

Moral of the story: don't speak/write ill on anyone. (Especially on social media - just one password away from being hacked)

 

[Erep]

But they may allow all 31 teams to be involved in lottery. So the TB pick (which the Sharks have) could win.

I don't see them doing this, but that would be hilarious.

TB trades a first round pick for a guy, who before this year, was a career 4th liner, to make a playoff run, which never happens. Then the first round pick becomes first overall.

 

[themelkman]

I don't see them doing this, but that would be hilarious.

TB trades a first round pick for a guy, who before this year, was a career 4th liner, to make a playoff run, which never happens. Then the first round pick becomes first overall.

If we were Edmonton or New Jersey id put money on it. However being San Jose I say zero chance even if the odds say 1%

 

[LadyStanley]

Penguins' Dominik Simon sidelined after April shoulder surgery

Penguins forward tore labrum in game vs Sharks 2/29. Shoulder surgery 4/29. Out months.

 

[Barrie22]

Penguins' Dominik Simon sidelined after April shoulder surgery

Penguins forward tore labrum in game vs Sharks 2/29. Shoulder surgery 4/29. Out months.

So that is 1 player that thinks this season is lost and is hoping to be ready for the next season if it starts on time.

 

[LadyStanley]

LeBrun and others are reporting that the Return to Play committee is closing in on possible format for return - 24 teams. (The 7 teams who pretty much had/have no chance of making the playoffs won't participate.)

6 teams at four hubs. First off: 5-game round robin. Then best-of-3 playoff series for the bottom teams (with top teams getting a bye) to determine the final 4 teams per hub. Then best of seven series (rounds 2, 3). Final four teams would meet up in one hub, have conference finals and Stanley Cup final.

Teams would not be playing at their home arena. So Central teams might be playing in Vegas while Pacific teams play in Minnesota, or something.

The committee has been meeting multiple times this past week, as well as over the weekend. BOG meeting Monday.

Could also announce decision on draft.

Also have some CBA defined critical dates coming up that need to be addressed.

 

[LadyStanley]

PuckPedia AGENT POLL | Puckpedia

Agent poll. Parts 1 & 2 out as of this posting (part 3 coming).

Doug Wilson seems to be a good GM to work with per poll. And LeBanc seen as one of the most team-friendly contracts, while EK65 one of the worst.

 

[LadyStanley]

EK9 talks racism after Aliu's rant last week