Crabbers
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Yep we suck...predators would be cop champions if they played us every game...out of your 10 wins...5 are because of us
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Yep we suck...predators would be cop champions if they played us every game...out of your 10 wins...5 are because of us
I can't believe Laine isn't doing more.
Crabbers
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He’s been gun shy lately..passing more than shooting
Hollywood
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Ottawa Senators forward Derek Stepan will miss the rest of the season with a dislocated left shoulder, general manager Pierre Dorion announced Tuesday.
Stepan will undergo surgery later this week to repair the labrum in the shoulder that was damaged when he suffered the injury during a win over the Montreal Canadiens on Feb. 23. He's expected to be fully recovered for next season.
More to come.
Stepan will undergo surgery later this week to repair the labrum in the shoulder that was damaged when he suffered the injury during a win over the Montreal Canadiens on Feb. 23. He's expected to be fully recovered for next season.
More to come.
Corycm
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I keep watching this Doc Emrick special. Man, I just really like that guy.
Sebastian
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Flames win and then fire their coach
Hollywood
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The Calgary Flames fired head coach Geoff Ward and hired former Flames bench boss Darryl Sutter as his replacement, the team announced following Thursday's 7-3 win over the Ottawa Senators.
Calgary replaced former bench boss Bill Peters with Ward in November 2019 on an interim basis. He led the club to a 24-15-3 record last season before being made permanent head coach in September.
The Flames struggled to carry over that momentum to this season, however and have won three of their last nine games while ranking 23rd overall with 2.71 goals for per game.
Sutter served as Flames head coach from 2002-2006 and led the club to the Stanley Cup Final in 2004. He last coached in the NHL with Los Angeles in 2016-17 and won a pair of Cups with the Kings.
Ward is the second head coach to be fired this season. The Montreal Canadiens dismissed Claude Julien on Feb. 24.
Calgary replaced former bench boss Bill Peters with Ward in November 2019 on an interim basis. He led the club to a 24-15-3 record last season before being made permanent head coach in September.
The Flames struggled to carry over that momentum to this season, however and have won three of their last nine games while ranking 23rd overall with 2.71 goals for per game.
Sutter served as Flames head coach from 2002-2006 and led the club to the Stanley Cup Final in 2004. He last coached in the NHL with Los Angeles in 2016-17 and won a pair of Cups with the Kings.
Ward is the second head coach to be fired this season. The Montreal Canadiens dismissed Claude Julien on Feb. 24.
Hollywood
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Hollywood
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Brent Seabrook can no longer play as a result of injuries he sustained throughout his career, the longtime Chicago Blackhawks defenseman announced Friday.
"After several surgeries, countless hours of rehab, and training to get back on the ice at the level of my expectations, it will not be possible for me to continue playing hockey," Seabrook said in a statement. "This is what is best for me and my family."
Seabrook has a long-term issue with his right hip, team physician Dr. Michael Terry confirmed.
The 35-year-old played his entire 15-year career with the Blackhawks, helping them win the Stanley Cup in 2010, 2013, and 2015. He ranks third on the franchise's all-time games played list behind the legendary Stan Mikita and current Chicago blue-liner Duncan Keith.
Seabrook was unable to play a single game in 2021 as he attempted to recover from surgery to both hips and his right shoulder. He underwent those procedures over a three-month span from December 2019 to February 2020, and couldn't return to play for the Blackhawks upon the NHL's resumption of the 2019-20 season over the summer.
Chicago general manager Stan Bowman said last month that the team was "very concerned" for Seabrook. The GM effusively praised the now-former rearguard Friday, stating the Blackhawks wouldn't have won the three aforementioned titles without him while calling him one of the best players the team has ever had.
"Brent embodied all the qualities of a true leader," Bowman added. "Serving as an alternate captain, Brent's presence was consistently felt in the locker room. He embraced the role of mentor to young players, taking them under his wing and making them feel important. His voice was a constant in the room and he brought so much more than just his on-ice skills."
Seabrook collected 103 goals and 361 assists in 1,114 regular-season games, adding 20 markers and 39 helpers across 123 playoff contests. He scored three postseason overtime winners, including the one that eliminated the Detroit Red Wings in Game 7 of the 2013 Western Conference semifinals and the one that gave the Blackhawks a 6-5 victory over the Boston Bruins in Game 4 of the 2013 Stanley Cup Final.
Seabrook also succeeded internationally, helping Canada win gold at both the 2010 Olympics and the World Junior Championship in 2005. Chicago drafted Seabrook 14th overall in 2003.
"After several surgeries, countless hours of rehab, and training to get back on the ice at the level of my expectations, it will not be possible for me to continue playing hockey," Seabrook said in a statement. "This is what is best for me and my family."
Seabrook has a long-term issue with his right hip, team physician Dr. Michael Terry confirmed.
The 35-year-old played his entire 15-year career with the Blackhawks, helping them win the Stanley Cup in 2010, 2013, and 2015. He ranks third on the franchise's all-time games played list behind the legendary Stan Mikita and current Chicago blue-liner Duncan Keith.
Seabrook was unable to play a single game in 2021 as he attempted to recover from surgery to both hips and his right shoulder. He underwent those procedures over a three-month span from December 2019 to February 2020, and couldn't return to play for the Blackhawks upon the NHL's resumption of the 2019-20 season over the summer.
Chicago general manager Stan Bowman said last month that the team was "very concerned" for Seabrook. The GM effusively praised the now-former rearguard Friday, stating the Blackhawks wouldn't have won the three aforementioned titles without him while calling him one of the best players the team has ever had.
"Brent embodied all the qualities of a true leader," Bowman added. "Serving as an alternate captain, Brent's presence was consistently felt in the locker room. He embraced the role of mentor to young players, taking them under his wing and making them feel important. His voice was a constant in the room and he brought so much more than just his on-ice skills."
Seabrook collected 103 goals and 361 assists in 1,114 regular-season games, adding 20 markers and 39 helpers across 123 playoff contests. He scored three postseason overtime winners, including the one that eliminated the Detroit Red Wings in Game 7 of the 2013 Western Conference semifinals and the one that gave the Blackhawks a 6-5 victory over the Boston Bruins in Game 4 of the 2013 Stanley Cup Final.
Seabrook also succeeded internationally, helping Canada win gold at both the 2010 Olympics and the World Junior Championship in 2005. Chicago drafted Seabrook 14th overall in 2003.
Turbo
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Hollywood
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Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson was handed a seven-game suspension for boarding Boston Bruins blue-liner Brandon Carlo, the NHL's Department of Player Safety announced Saturday.
The incident occurred Friday night, and a penalty wasn't called on the ice.
"With the puck bouncing in Carlo's skates as he attempts to locate it, Wilson approaches from outside his field of vision and delivers a high, hard hit that makes direct contact with Carlo's head, driving him violently into the glass and causing an injury," the league explained.
"Through no fault of his own, he's (Carlo) in a position where he is unable to brace for contact, anticipate the hit, or protect himself in any way from Wilson, who was approaching from outside of his field of vision ... While there are aspects of this hit that may skirt the line between suspendable and not suspendable, it is the totality of the circumstances that cause this play to merit supplemental discipline."
Wilson has now been suspended five times in his career. Before being disciplined Saturday, his most recent ban came in 2018 when he was given 20 games for a high hit on St. Louis Blues forward Oskar Sundqvist.
The Capitals' enforcer will forfeit $311,781.61 in salary for his current suspension, according to Sportsnet's Chris Johnston.
Boston used the controversial hit as a rallying point in Friday's 5-1 win. Defenseman Jarred Tinordi fought Wilson in the second period, and the Bruins buried three goals with Wilson in the box.
Carlo was taken to the hospital after the hit but has since been released.
The incident occurred Friday night, and a penalty wasn't called on the ice.
"With the puck bouncing in Carlo's skates as he attempts to locate it, Wilson approaches from outside his field of vision and delivers a high, hard hit that makes direct contact with Carlo's head, driving him violently into the glass and causing an injury," the league explained.
"Through no fault of his own, he's (Carlo) in a position where he is unable to brace for contact, anticipate the hit, or protect himself in any way from Wilson, who was approaching from outside of his field of vision ... While there are aspects of this hit that may skirt the line between suspendable and not suspendable, it is the totality of the circumstances that cause this play to merit supplemental discipline."
Wilson has now been suspended five times in his career. Before being disciplined Saturday, his most recent ban came in 2018 when he was given 20 games for a high hit on St. Louis Blues forward Oskar Sundqvist.
The Capitals' enforcer will forfeit $311,781.61 in salary for his current suspension, according to Sportsnet's Chris Johnston.
Boston used the controversial hit as a rallying point in Friday's 5-1 win. Defenseman Jarred Tinordi fought Wilson in the second period, and the Bruins buried three goals with Wilson in the box.
Carlo was taken to the hospital after the hit but has since been released.
Jonathan Y
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FFS....Lightning cant win an early game to save their lives!!.Pro-Tip: if the Lightning ever play before 5PM est. Bet against them..
Hollywood
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Yeah wish I knew that before the game started
I would of sat out Vasilevskiy.
Jonathan Y
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It's been like this for 3 seasons. I'm convinced they're all high functioning alcoholicsYeah wish I knew that before the game started
Hollywood
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Hold your horses 
it's now a 3-3 game!
Plus I just realized I left Palat on the bench
it's now a 3-3 game!Plus I just realized I left Palat on the bench
Jonathan Y
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Palat has been on fire since hitting ur trade block on the fantasy sideHold your horses
Plus I just realized I left Palat on the bench
Jonathan Y
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And that is called reverse psychology. Ur turn universe 
Hollywood
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Buffalo Sabres forward Eric Staal has indicated he's open to being traded to a contender, TSN's Pierre LeBrun reported on Tuesday's edition of "Insider Trading."
The Edmonton Oilers are one club possibly interested in adding the veteran, LeBrun adds.
"I'm told that he (Staal) would be open to a deal to a contender. He has a partial no-trade, 10 teams on it, but for the right team he would certainly go," LeBrun said.
"Keep an eye on Edmonton," he continued. "The Oilers would have to be dollar in, dollar out - they're right at the cap, they're in LTIR, but they are looking to upgrade their third line, and I'm told that Eric Staal is a name that has been mentioned internally by the Oilers brass."
The Sabres dealt Marcus Johansson to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for Staal prior to this season. The pending unrestricted free agent carries a cap hit of $3.25 million.
Since arriving in Buffalo, Staal has recorded three goals and five assists over 23 games. The 36-year-old center strung together some productive seasons with the Wild in recent years, scoring 42 goals during the 2017-18 campaign, and finishing with 47 points over 66 games in 2019-20.
Buffalo is last in the league with a 6-14-3 record.
The Edmonton Oilers are one club possibly interested in adding the veteran, LeBrun adds.
"I'm told that he (Staal) would be open to a deal to a contender. He has a partial no-trade, 10 teams on it, but for the right team he would certainly go," LeBrun said.
"Keep an eye on Edmonton," he continued. "The Oilers would have to be dollar in, dollar out - they're right at the cap, they're in LTIR, but they are looking to upgrade their third line, and I'm told that Eric Staal is a name that has been mentioned internally by the Oilers brass."
The Sabres dealt Marcus Johansson to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for Staal prior to this season. The pending unrestricted free agent carries a cap hit of $3.25 million.
Since arriving in Buffalo, Staal has recorded three goals and five assists over 23 games. The 36-year-old center strung together some productive seasons with the Wild in recent years, scoring 42 goals during the 2017-18 campaign, and finishing with 47 points over 66 games in 2019-20.
Buffalo is last in the league with a 6-14-3 record.
Jonathan Y
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Hollywood
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ESPN reached a seven-year deal to become one of the NHL's broadcast partners, reports Sportsnet's Chris Johnston.
The agreement is expected to give ESPN rights to broadcast four Stanley Cup Finals between 2022-28, along with streaming capabilities for Disney, Johnston adds.
The deal's financial details aren't known. It's also unclear which other media company will be involved with ESPN in the venture.
NBC currently pays $200 million per year for NHL broadcast rights that expire at the end of the 2021 season.
ESPN hasn't aired NHL games since before the 2004-05 lockout, but it was involved in broadcasting the 2016 World Cup of Hockey.
The agreement is expected to give ESPN rights to broadcast four Stanley Cup Finals between 2022-28, along with streaming capabilities for Disney, Johnston adds.
The deal's financial details aren't known. It's also unclear which other media company will be involved with ESPN in the venture.
NBC currently pays $200 million per year for NHL broadcast rights that expire at the end of the 2021 season.
ESPN hasn't aired NHL games since before the 2004-05 lockout, but it was involved in broadcasting the 2016 World Cup of Hockey.