Non-Minnesota NHL News XV

[kfan22]

Feel like I posted this on here a couple years ago, but my girlfriend's mom works in the dental industry and she sees Gary Thorne at conferences and trade shows all the time (don't know why -- appearances, maybe). I've had her pass to him, through me, every time she sees him that we desperately need him in Minnesota to be either our PBP guy or color analyst. Either would be an upgrade. He's never said he wouldn't do it; always seems to be flattered and thinks about it. Seems to have his roots laid down in the Philly area, though. I'm still holding onto some hope, regardless.

I know he isnt broadcasting for anyone now in the NHL, I know he is the Baltimore Orioles PBP guy I am not sure if he has an out clause in that contract. I think he would enjoy broadcasting hockey over baseball IMO since he was the voice of hockey when ESPN had the rights. I know when the Wild Hired LaPanta, I remember Russo saying the Wild had a lot of national interest in the PBP job here. I wouldnt be surprised if he was one that showed interest. I would love him here.

 

[tomgilbertfan]

 

[tomgilbertfan]

Coyotes are going to switch to the "Arizona Coyotes" next season.

Joining the Minnesota Wild, Florida Panthers, Carolina Hurricanes, and New Jersey Devils ranks of teams named after states (I realize "Carolina" isn't technically a state) and not cities.

 

[MNjens]

Colorado Avalanche

 

[Avder]

Coyotes are going to switch to the "Arizona Coyotes" next season.

Joining the Minnesota Wild, Florida Panthers, Carolina Hurricanes, and New Jersey Devils ranks of teams named after states (I realize "Carolina" isn't technically a state) and not cities.

The Jets were almost the Manitoba <nickname other than Jets>

 

[Quicy]

The Jets were almost the Manitoba <nickname other than Jets>

Manitoba Moose Knuckles

 

[Victorious Secret]

I don't understand why the name change to Arizona is news. They passed it last summer during the city council meetings.

 

[tomgilbertfan]

I don't understand why the name change to Arizona is news. They passed it last summer during the city council meetings.

When the passed it there was no official date. They said at earliest it would be next season, maybe later. Now its officially going to be next season.

 

[Dee Oh Cee]

Hmm can't really explain it but I'm just not bored at all with these outdoor games. I'm enjoying this one too.

 

[OpRedDawn*]

meh, i'll still call them phoenix

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Hmm can't really explain it but I'm just not bored at all with these outdoor games. I'm enjoying this one too.

I just watch it like a regular NHL game. The outdoor aspect means very little to me now.

 

[Dee Oh Cee]

Ben Scrivens with a 59 save shutout of hte Sharks. Wow.

 

[MNjens]

Ben Scrivens with a 59 save shutout of hte Sharks. Wow.

Craziness. Chicago is beating Vancouver as well right now. Good stuff

 

[Lapa]

Ben Scrivens with a 59 save shutout of hte Sharks. Wow.

At least I didn't bet on the Sharks.

Oh wait.

 

[Sharppi]

At least I didn't bet on the Sharks.

Oh wait.

And this is why I didn't bet on the Sharks.

The NY game O5,5 failed though.

 

[Sharppi]

There are no obvious mismatches on todays games though. I'm thinking of something along these lines for the next round

Montreal @ Boston - O5,5
Florida @ Toronto - O5,5
San Jose @ Calgary - O5,5
Philadelphia @ Anaheim - ANA -1,5

Somekinda system around those 4.

 

[Puhis]

There are no obvious mismatches on todays games though. I'm thinking of something along these lines for the next round

Montreal @ Boston - O5,5
Florida @ Toronto - O5,5
San Jose @ Calgary - O5,5
Philadelphia @ Anaheim - ANA -1,5

Somekinda system around those 4.

I might go:

Montreal @ Boston - 2
Florida @Toronto - 2
San Jose @ Calgary - 1
Philadelphia - Anaheim - 2

 

[MuckOG]

Hmm can't really explain it but I'm just not bored at all with these outdoor games. I'm enjoying this one too.

I'm definitely bored with all the hype. They just regurgitate the same stuff for each game. I wonder how many current NHL players have ever played a "real" outdoor hockey game when they were kids? In fact, I wonder how many current NHL players have never even skated outdoors? That group, while not large, is definitely larger than a just a few years ago.

 

[Dee Oh Cee]

Meh. Fans are definitely not bores with it. another 50,000 at the game yesterday. I do hate the idea of having at hte same place over and over again. My early prediction for next year is Wild at Avs Stadium Series in Denver.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

I'll go to one involving Minnesota, but for anything else, the novelty as pretty much worn off.

 

[tyratoku]

Western Conf teams suggest the Rangers are gathering intel on Chris Stewart. Callahan for Stewart would be a sweet deal for the Blues.

Noooooo

 

[Gaps]

Noooooo

Well, it's not like the Blues were an ideal playoff opponent anyway. They're about the last team I'd want the Wild to face. Now they'll just be even harder to beat if they get Callahan.

 

[Minnesota]

If the Rangers traded Callahan for Stewart, I would accuse them of tanking.

 

[tyratoku]

If the Rangers traded Callahan for Stewart, I would accuse them of tanking.

If it was Stewart + Schwartz/Tarasenko + draft pick for a signed/extended Callahan I think both sides could and would be happy.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

If it was Stewart + Schwartz/Tarasenko + draft pick for a signed/extended Callahan I think both sides could and would be happy.

Blues wouldn't. Both Schwartz and Tarasenko are big parts of their future.