Popular Post Coconuts Posted September 4 Popular Post Posted September 4 It's September, which means that hockey season is creeping closer and closer. Been an interesting summer for once, usually they're kinda dead. Anyway, figured I'd get this thread back up and running again, as is tradition at this point. As always, if @Vintage Canuck wants his thread back he's more than welcome to take it back on again. Training camp and preseason await, the Canucks are coming off an actual playoff appearance, and expectations are higher than they probably were this time last season. Be interesting to see who makes the cut and how things play out as teams try to sort out their regular season rosters. Preseason Schedule https://www.nhl.com/schedule/2024-09-19 https://www.nhl.com/schedule/2024-09-26 1 4
smithers joe Posted September 4 Posted September 4 canucks play a pre season game against seattle on my birthday. hope i don't jinx them. 1 1 1 1
Dr.BRR Posted September 4 Posted September 4 When does the training camp thread start???? I always love those!
GrammaInTheTub Posted September 4 Posted September 4 There ain’t no dang Coyotes no more gosh dangit! Jokes - thanks for all you do @Coconuts! 1
Coconuts Posted September 4 Author Posted September 4 26 minutes ago, GrammaInTheTub said: There ain’t no dang Coyotes no more gosh dangit! Jokes - thanks for all you do @Coconuts! Haha, hadn't even thought of that, I just threw it up because Vintage always did May have to poke around for a replacement image at some point 2 1
Ilunga Posted September 5 Posted September 5 (edited) 8 hours ago, Coconuts said: Haha, hadn't even thought of that, I just threw it up because Vintage always did May have to poke around for a replacement image at some point This just dropped 13 hours ago. https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10134183-utah-hockey-club-debuts-full-uniforms-for-inaugural-nhl-season-in-new-photo Edited September 5 by Ilunga
Coconuts Posted September 5 Author Posted September 5 10 hours ago, Ilunga said: This just dropped 13 hours ago. https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10134183-utah-hockey-club-debuts-full-uniforms-for-inaugural-nhl-season-in-new-photo Not bad looking at all, it'll be interesting to see what they eventually settle on regarding their actual name and jersey designs 1
Ilunga Posted September 5 Posted September 5 5 hours ago, Coconuts said: Not bad looking at all, it'll be interesting to see what they eventually settle on regarding their actual name and jersey designs I am a skier. Utah means some of the lightest, driest snow on this planet - Snowbird - to me. The Utah Powder Hounds. Seriously, looking forward myself to name they choose. I believe with their additions this summer, the progress some of their young players, a proper rink. They could be pushing for a wildcard spot. 1
Snoop Hogg Posted September 7 Posted September 7 On 9/5/2024 at 9:49 AM, Coconuts said: Not bad looking at all, it'll be interesting to see what they eventually settle on regarding their actual name and jersey designs I hope it’s Blizzard and the jersey is a blank white one. 2
Coconuts Posted September 7 Author Posted September 7 10 hours ago, Snoop Hogg said: I hope it’s Blizzard and the jersey is a blank white one. I think it like Outlaws or Mammoth best Utah Yeti's would be fun
Coconuts Posted September 10 Author Posted September 10 What would you do if an opposing beer league team rolled out with Roberto Luongo in net? 1
Coconuts Posted September 10 Author Posted September 10 https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/marchessault-sheds-light-on-failed-contract-talks-with-golden-knights/
Snoop Hogg Posted September 11 Posted September 11 22 hours ago, Coconuts said: What would you do if an opposing beer league team rolled out with Roberto Luongo in net? Classic Lui. Fucking love him! 1 1
Ghostsof1915 Posted September 12 Posted September 12 https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/nhl-has-concerns-after-hurricanes-defer-salary-on-jarvis-slavin-contracts/ I hope the NHL screws Carolina like they did with Vancouver when Mr. Sweaty tried to push limits on contracts. https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/bill-daly-most-gms-would-like-changes-to-ltir-rules/ I'm betting they are doing nothing about it. But it would be interesting to see what they propose. 1
D-Money Posted September 12 Posted September 12 1 hour ago, Ghostsof1915 said: https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/nhl-has-concerns-after-hurricanes-defer-salary-on-jarvis-slavin-contracts/ I hope the NHL screws Carolina like they did with Vancouver when Mr. Sweaty tried to push limits on contracts. https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/bill-daly-most-gms-would-like-changes-to-ltir-rules/ I'm betting they are doing nothing about it. But it would be interesting to see what they propose. I bet the NHL institutes a cap penalty for the amount deferred. Technically, it's salary that they are paying in that year anyways, so it should count against the cap.
Drive-By Body Pierce Posted September 12 Posted September 12 Key dates for the upcoming season, the latest injury updates, contract signings, and more in today’s NHL Morning Coffee Headlines. KEY DATES FOR THE NHL’S 2024-25 SEASON SPORTSNET: The NHL released several key dates for the 2024-25 season. Oct. 1: NHL Board of Governors meeting (New York) Oct. 4-5: NHL Global Series in Prague (Sabres vs. Devils) Oct. 8: Opening night Oct. 22: NHL Frozen Frenzy: All 32 teams in action Nov. 1-2: NHL Global Series in Tampere, Finland (Stars vs. Panthers) Dec. 9-10: NHL Board of Governors meeting Feb. 10-21: Season paused for 4 Nations Face-Off March 7: Trade deadline (3 p.m. ET) April 17: Final day of the regular season April 19: Stanley Cup Playoffs begin June 23: Last possible day for Stanley Cup Playoffs SPECTOR’S NOTE: The 4 Nations Face-Off pushes the playoff schedule later into the calendar. Expect the same thing for 2025-26 when the league shuts down for the 2026 Winter Olympics. The league’s annual holiday roster freeze will be Dec. 20 to 27. The dates for the 2025 Draft Lottery, the NHL Awards, and the NHL Draft will likely be announced at some point next year. The best guess for the Awards is June 26 with the draft being held on June 28-29. Free agency will begin as usual on July 1. https://www.spectorshockey.net/2024/09/nhl-morning-coffee-headlines-september-12-2024/
Gurn Posted September 12 Posted September 12 https://www.msn.com/en-ca/sports/nhl/devils-get-some-terrible-injury-news-on-luke-hughes/ar-AA1qthlH?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=730c2e173fc5439397f8a3cd647b4cd7&ei=17 "The New Jersey Devils announced that defenseman Luke Hughes suffered a shoulder injury during training and will be unavailable for the team’s training camp and exhibition schedule. Even more importantly, he’s liable to miss the first month or six weeks of the team’s regular season schedule. ------------------ mal
Popular Post Johngould21 Posted September 12 Popular Post Posted September 12 Stephen Peat has passed at age 44. He's had many issues with PTSD, that affected his after hockey life. His dad shared his story a few years ago about how he was getting on in his life. Very tragic, as he was in an accident two weeks ago and died from his injuries. The life of an enforcer was probably the reasons for his PTSD, but, he was having a very difficult time trying to cope with it all. A lifetime ago I played hockey with his dad, and Stephen was always hanging around the rink with his grandmother. 5
Gurn Posted September 17 Posted September 17 Patrick Roy- breaks a Lou Lamoriello rule- and provides evidence that Lou is a liar: https://www.msn.com/en-ca/sports/nhl/patrick-roy-breaks-one-of-lou-lamoriello-s-important-rules-in-front-of-reporters/ar-AA1qIAmi?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=53a854f0e6594821a1c6ab0f1e429460&ei=7 " Patrick Roy made a pretty big ‘whoopsie’ yesterday when meeting with the media. The New York Islanders’ coach accidentally let slip that the team’s starting goaltender Ilya Sorokin had undergone back surgery this past offseason, after GM Lou Lamoriello had previously denied the fact. Lamoriello, who famously never lets any information leak to reporters, had stated earlier in the day that Sorokin merely had a minor hand injury and would miss only a few days of training camp. Roy, just hours later, contradicted that report and then was immediately shut down by the team’s PR department. Here’s how it all played out courtesy of Ethan Sears of The New York Post: And on Monday — after Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello had shut down speculation about Sorokin’s health by saying he suffered a minor injury during summer training and wouldn’t miss more than a few days of training camp — coach Patrick Roy inadvertently revealed that Sorokin had, in fact, undergone back surgery. “So the surgery he had for his back, it’s not the perfect thing, but I do think he’ll be fine. I do believe we have such a good medical staff. They’ll take care of him. They’ll make sure when he’s ready, he’ll help us.” After a follow-up question was cut off, Roy sheepishly said, “Oh, sorry.” An Islanders spokesman quickly shut down follow-up questions relating to the operation and Sorokin’s agent, Dan Milstein, declined comment. I can only imagine what was going through Lamoriello’s mind when he heard Roy speaking so freely. He was likely doing some sort of ‘Terminator-esque’ crunching of data in his mind to determine Roy’s ultimate fate. Frankly though, I’m tired of Lamoriello and his stupid rules. The Islanders operate in the darkness and, as a result, I don’t see much engagement from their fanbase. The team’s fans experience a certain level of disconnection with the team because they literally cannot believe what is told to them. Call it what you will, but the Islanders actively lie to their fanbase all in an effort to gain a slight advantage on their opponents. It’s nonsense and I’m tired of acting like Lamoriello is some sort of evil genius. He’s not… he’s a dinosaur who refuses to adapt his strategy. Give Roy the mic and let him speak directly to the people, as he has done his entire career. A career, by the way, that was unaffected by his penchant for blabbing. He knows what it takes to win and it doesn’t involve shaving your beard and wearing a three piece suit to breakfast. ---------------------------------------------- 1 1
Master Mind Posted September 17 Posted September 17 On 9/10/2024 at 7:47 PM, Coconuts said: What would you do if an opposing beer league team rolled out with Roberto Luongo in net? I either get a goal and say I scored on a hall of famer Or I don't and say how do you expect me to score on a hall of famer 1 1 1
Coconuts Posted September 18 Author Posted September 18 https://www.nhl.com/blackhawks/news/release-nick-foligno-named-as-35th-captain-in-blackhawks-franchise-history
Coconuts Posted September 18 Author Posted September 18 That's quite a bit of surgical work to be done
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