Ongoing NHL Thread

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MLS is worse ... rules written on napkins

Yeah, that's true.

 

[TiLoBrown]

BOOM

 

[mattola]

Like in elementary school when you would write love notes on them and pass them on

you mean something like this

 

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Darren Dreger ‏@DarrenDreger
All kinds of reax from NHL teams to the Devils story. Some accusing NHL of doing new ownership a favour....

Darren Dreger ‏@DarrenDreger
More reax includes the assessment..teams that didn't break rules punished retroactively on cap recapture. Team that did, is not punished...

Listen, I think the original penalty handed out to the Devils was pretty harsh, but hey, nobody said life is fair. You break the rules, you pay the price. Although this tweet is pretty funny:

Forfeit Pick ‏@TStivali 3m
The Devils got more from the league today than the Islanders got for Vanek

 

[forty_three]

Darren Dreger ‏@DarrenDreger
All kinds of reax from NHL teams to the Devils story. Some accusing NHL of doing new ownership a favour....

Darren Dreger ‏@DarrenDreger
More reax includes the assessment..teams that didn't break rules punished retroactively on cap recapture. Team that did, is not punished...

Listen, I think the original penalty handed out to the Devils was pretty harsh, but hey, nobody said life is fair. You break the rules, you pay the price. Although this tweet is pretty funny:

Forfeit Pick ‏@TStivali 3m
The Devils got more from the league today than the Islanders got for Vanek

And the league will NOT stand for cap circumvention in any way, shape or form.

 

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And the league will NOT stand for cap circumvention in any way, shape or form.

If I recall correctly, it's the "spirit" of the cap that was circumvented. Damn spirits, out I say.

 

[dare2be]

If I recall correctly, it's the "spirit" of the cap that was circumvented. Damn spirits, out I say.

Hey, spirits are great on the weekend, in moderation. Or binge.

 

[forty_three]

WHOOP

 

[mattola]

And the league will NOT stand for cap circumvention in any way, shape or form.

If I recall correctly, it's the "spirit" of the cap that was circumvented. Damn spirits, out I say.

LUONGO

 

[forty_three]

If I recall correctly, it's the "spirit" of the cap that was circumvented. Damn spirits, out I say.

 

[pixburgher66]

The NHL is just a big pansy, that's all. Based on the press release they did this because Kovy bolted to the KHL. The punishment was likely too severe, but you've set a precedent now, NHL.

 

[DevilishWon]

Forfeit Pick ‏@TStivali 3m
The Devils got more from the league today than the Islanders got for Vanek

It's funny cause it's true!

The NHL has been hinting around about this for a while:

Devils will get first round pick and $1.5 million of fine for Ilya Kovalchuk signing back from NHL | NJ.com

 

[DevilishWon]

Funny thought on this one....

The $3 million fine was paid by VDB .

The current owners are getting the $1.5 million back. They are turning a profit on this one (unless VDB had some kind of escrow set up for this which seems doubtful).

Much as I hate seeing an old Lehman Brothers investment banker like Mr. VanDerBeek get hosed....

 

[buffhockey]

Dominik Hasek To be Inducted Into Buffalo Sabres Hall of Fame

Dominik Hasek To be Inducted Into Buffalo Sabres Hall of Fame
March 6, 2014

BUFFALO, NY (release) - The Buffalo Sabres Hall of Fame Selection Committee announced the induction of Dominik Hasek into the Buffalo Sabres Hall of Fame. Hasek, one of the most prolific goaltenders in NHL history, will be officially inducted as the 42nd member of the Sabres Hall of Fame in a ceremony on March 29, prior to the team’s home game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at First Niagara Center.

Hasek, who was originally acquired by the Sabres from the Chicago Blackhawks on Aug. 7, 1992, remains as one of the most decorated goaltenders in team and league history, appearing in a total of 491 games for the Blue and Gold over a span of nine seasons from 1992-2001. While backstopping the Sabres, he became the first goaltender in NHL history to win the Hart Trophy twice (1997 & 1998), while also capturing six Vezina Trophies (1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999 & 2001) as well as the Wiliam M. Jennings Trophy (1994 & 2001) and the Lester B. Pearson Award twice (1997 & 1998).

During his time in Buffalo, Hasek held numerous franchise records and, upon his departure from the Sabres, owned the records for most all-time games played (491), wins (234), shutouts (55) and lowest career goals-against average (2.22). Hasek appeared in a career-high 72 games for the club in the 1997-98 season, setting a team record with 13 shutouts, only to follow that up with a career-best 1.87 GAA, .937 save percentage and a Stanley Cup Final berth in 1998-99.

After his time with the Sabres, he spent a total of four seasons with the Detroit Red Wings, where he earned a pair of Stanley Cup championships (2002 & 2008) and also suited up for the Ottawa Senators during the 2005-06 season.

When he retired from the NHL in 2008, Hasek finished with 389 career wins, and also ranked inside the top 10 in several statistical categories, including highest career save percentage (.922), most games played by a European born goaltender (735), most career shutouts (81) and lowest career goals-against average (2.13). In international competition, the Pardubice, Czech Republic native won a gold medal in the 1998 Winter Olympic Games and a bronze medal in the 2006 games.

Wonder if Mrs Hasek and Ted Nolan will also be there...

 

[pixburgher66]

Flyers celebrate line brawl

Flyers gonna Flyer.

 

[forty_three]

Dominik Hasek To be Inducted Into Buffalo Sabres Hall of Fame



Wonder if Mrs Hasek and Ted Nolan will also be there...

That reminds me - semi related.

Does anyone know why Ryan Miller chose #39 in St Lou when he wore 30 in Buffalo? I though maybe he wanted 39 in Buff but it was retired (it isn't yet) or 30 was retired or being used in St Lou (it isn't).

I just find it odd that a goalie with such notorious routines and habits would change a number like that. I was wondering that but then the trade frenzy happened and I forgot about it.


Good for Hasek, there will never be another one like him. (Thank God. I've been tasering the bad habits his style created in young goalies for ten years now )

 

[DevilishWon]

That reminds me - semi related.

Does anyone know why Ryan Miller chose #39 in St Lou when he wore 30 in Buffalo? I though maybe he wanted 39 in Buff but it was retired (it isn't yet) or 30 was retired or being used in St Lou (it isn't).

I just find it odd that a goalie with such notorious routines and habits would change a number like that. I was wondering that but then the trade frenzy happened and I forgot about it.


Good for Hasek, there will never be another one like him. (Thank God. I've been tasering the bad habits his style created in young goalies for ten years now )

No one diid a snow angel like him...

 

[KennyBanyeah]

I used to say "Only in the CFL", but the way the NHL adjusts rulings on whims, that statement is no longer accurate.

Mickey mouse league.

 

[sabresfaninthesouth]

Dominik Hasek To be Inducted Into Buffalo Sabres Hall of Fame



Wonder if Mrs Hasek and Ted Nolan will also be there...

Pretty easy call. Probably want to get him in before his induction to the HHOF later this year. Have to assume 6 Vezinas, 2 Harts, 2 Ted Lindsay's (Lester B. Pearson's at the time), 2 Cups, a pile of international medals make him a virtual lock for first ballot.

Side note: gonna be quite a year with three virtual lock first balloters in Hasek, Modano, and Forsberg.

 

[DaBoltsNIsles]

Good for the Devils. I had no problem with what the league did, but with Kovy bailing on them they deserve their 1st round pick back.