World Cup of Hockey returns in 2016

[DaBoltsNIsles]

It's a big cash grab for both owners and players, with the Canadian dollar hovering around 75 cents US (and likely headed lower), Bettman is looking for extra revenue anywhere he can find it.

That's fine & dandy. I just hope for the sake of every team in the league that zero star players get injured & end their teams season.

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

Prank callers hijack John Tortorella USA Hockey press conference (Audio)

 

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lol - I was hoping to see I. P. Freely on the call log list.

 

[Comeds]

Prank callers hijack John Tortorella USA Hockey press conference (Audio)

The second question came from “Blake Thomas” from some sort of Free Press, who asked what Tortorella’s favorite dolphin movie was.

lol

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

The second question came from “Blake Thomas” from some sort of Free Press, who asked what Tortorella’s favorite dolphin movie was.

lol

My fave too, Comeds.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

lol Jennifer had a rough day ... great audio ... I was hoping for a "Is Joe Flacco an elite qb?" question

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

West Coast Bias: No clarity in Flames' crowded crease - Sportsnet.ca

A thought on the World Cup, and the effect that the Team North America — the U-24 group — could have on rosters of both Team Canada and Team USA.

I have a hard time thinking of a single U-24 player who would be picked to play on Team Canada. Maybe an Aaron Ekblad, or possibly Connor McDavid if he really dazzles? Either way, it’s a toss-up. But there’s no doubt in anyone’s mind that Winnipeg’s 21-year-old defenceman Jacob Trouba, Nashville blue-liner Seth Jones (21), and even winger Johnny Gaudreau (22) would all have excellent chances of making Team USA.

That could serve to separate Team Canada even further from the International pack come next September.

That's a very good point. Just remember Americans, this is the brainchild of an American commissioner.

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

Babcock now coaching two of Canada's Teams!

 

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Babcock now coaching two of Canada's Teams!

Maybe Babcock can make it a hat trick one day by coaching the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

Maybe Babcock can make it a hat trick one day by coaching the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

He is from Regina, isn't he?

 

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He is from Regina, isn't he?

I thought it was Saskatoon. Either way, he's gotta be a Riders fan (lol)

Edit: From his wiki entry: Babcock was born in Manitouwadge, Ontario and grew up in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

Either way, it's a good staff. I know a lot of people thought Joel Q should've gotten the HC reigns, and while that's understandable can you imagine the shitstorm Hockey Canada would've had on their hands if Joel Q were named HC and Canada didn't win? The "why fuck with a winning formula" pieces would've been nausea-inducing.

 

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Either way, it's a good staff. I know a lot of people thought Joel Q should've gotten the HC reigns, and while that's understandable can you imagine the shitstorm Hockey Canada would've had on their hands if Joel Q were named HC and Canada didn't win? The "why fuck with a winning formula" pieces would've been nausea-inducing.

Hockey Canada just doesn't like the image Coach Q puts forward at times...

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

Hockey Canada just doesn't like the image Coach Q puts forward at times...

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You'd think they would be all over someone as cocksure as that.

 

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Either way, it's a good staff. I know a lot of people thought Joel Q should've gotten the HC reigns, and while that's understandable can you imagine the shitstorm Hockey Canada would've had on their hands if Joel Q were named HC and Canada didn't win? The "why fuck with a winning formula" pieces would've been nausea-inducing.

I still don't know which team I'm throwing my support behind. That U-23 team could have a couple of Flames on it (Johnny Hockey and Moneyhands), I'm leaning towards that squad.

 

[KennyBanyeah]

I still don't know which team I'm throwing my support behind. That U-23 team could have a couple of Flames on it (Johnny Hockey and Moneyhands), I'm leaning towards that squad.

I'm starting to actually lean towards...

 

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lol - One of Kenny's favo(u)rites.

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

I still don't know which team I'm throwing my support behind. That U-23 team could have a couple of Flames on it (Johnny Hockey and Moneyhands), I'm leaning towards that squad.

They'll have Leafs leading scorer (I'm not making that up) Morgan Rielly as well, so they will also get my attention.

Gaudreau is probably one of the 5 best American players right now and he can't play for his country. Good job, Bettman. Good job.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

I'm starting to actually lean towards...

truth be told Im super miffed there isnt an under 20 team

can you imagine (said in Bryz voice)

Romanuk: "Heres 20 year old Sam Bennett (pronounced by Romanuk as Ben-nay), over to 20 year old Jared McCann now over to 20 year old Jake Virtanen"

 

[KennyBanyeah]

They'll have Leafs leading scorer (I'm not making that up) Morgan Rielly as well, so they will also get my attention.

Gaudreau is probably one of the 5 best American players right now and he can't play for his country. Good job, Bettman. Good job.

Top 5? Hmm.

1. Young Crosby










2. Old Rapie (Kane)
3. Bobby "intensity" Ryan
4. Justin Abdelkader
5.???

I guess it's Gaudreau. Story checks out.