Sebastian
It’s Wool…
I'm not sure how it is where you're at but if the NHL wants to grow the game in America, I don't think that look is going to win over new fans.
NHL Thread Because There Isn't An NHL Thread
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BazookaTooth
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true. i understand it totall and dont line it either. the nba did this a few years ago right?
its also different situation of an euro hockey club that does not have an owner and depends on those adds compared to some rich ass Katz
Corycm
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If we give the Panthers or Cougars or Mountain Kitties or whatever they are in Florida twenty-five bucks can we get the N&G logo on their hats? I feel like no one is gonna see it anyway, but why not. Those kids probably need the money. They still have a team down there, right?
Sebastian
It’s Wool…
I think the NBA did it. Maybe one or 2? I don't watch so I couldn't say 100%.
Hollywood
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Canadian health authorities from the five provinces home to NHL teams sent a letter to the league Wednesday outlining additional requirements related to the COVID-19 pandemic that are needed for the seven Canadian clubs to remain north of the border this season.
Though no agreement has been officially made as of Thursday, NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly believes the two sides are on the same page as to how they'll make it work.
"On the basis of our discussions in the past week, as well as our exchange of correspondence over the last 24 hours, we believe we are aligned and in agreement on the conditions on which each of our Canadian franchises can begin play in their own buildings for the start of the 2020-21 NHL season," Daly said, according to a statement from the league.
The league still needs approval from Ontario, Manitoba, Quebec, Alberta, and British Columbia to officially move forward with its North Division. Alberta Health chief medical officer Dr. Deena Hinshaw presented the NHL with two options.
The first called for a "regular testing schedule for players, staff, coaches and close contacts, with close household contact testing required if players are living at home between travel episodes," Hinshaw wrote, according to TSN's Frank Seravalli.
The league's current protocol calls for only team members to be tested daily during training camp and the first four weeks of the regular season. Family members are only tested upon request and will be at the players' expense.
Additionally, provincial health authorities may ask the NHL to adjust the schedule released Wednesday to limit provincial travel early in the season.
The second option calls for the league to reimplement a bubble model for the Canadian teams for at least the beginning of the season. Authorities said they would support a bubble for four-to-six weeks and then a modified bubble, but a full bubble model would be preferred.
If a bubble is not possible, the league may be forced to put the season on hold.
"Should any iteration of the bubble model not be achievable for the NHL, we would recommend that the start of the season be delayed for a few weeks to allow for disease rates to drop and our health systems to recover," Dr. Hinshaw wrote.
The NHL is expected to respond to Dr. Hinshaw's letter on Thursday. The shortened 56-game season is set to begin Jan. 13.
Though no agreement has been officially made as of Thursday, NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly believes the two sides are on the same page as to how they'll make it work.
"On the basis of our discussions in the past week, as well as our exchange of correspondence over the last 24 hours, we believe we are aligned and in agreement on the conditions on which each of our Canadian franchises can begin play in their own buildings for the start of the 2020-21 NHL season," Daly said, according to a statement from the league.
The league still needs approval from Ontario, Manitoba, Quebec, Alberta, and British Columbia to officially move forward with its North Division. Alberta Health chief medical officer Dr. Deena Hinshaw presented the NHL with two options.
The first called for a "regular testing schedule for players, staff, coaches and close contacts, with close household contact testing required if players are living at home between travel episodes," Hinshaw wrote, according to TSN's Frank Seravalli.
The league's current protocol calls for only team members to be tested daily during training camp and the first four weeks of the regular season. Family members are only tested upon request and will be at the players' expense.
Additionally, provincial health authorities may ask the NHL to adjust the schedule released Wednesday to limit provincial travel early in the season.
The second option calls for the league to reimplement a bubble model for the Canadian teams for at least the beginning of the season. Authorities said they would support a bubble for four-to-six weeks and then a modified bubble, but a full bubble model would be preferred.
If a bubble is not possible, the league may be forced to put the season on hold.
"Should any iteration of the bubble model not be achievable for the NHL, we would recommend that the start of the season be delayed for a few weeks to allow for disease rates to drop and our health systems to recover," Dr. Hinshaw wrote.
The NHL is expected to respond to Dr. Hinshaw's letter on Thursday. The shortened 56-game season is set to begin Jan. 13.
Sebastian
It’s Wool…
Poor Germany
Hollywood
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We have a trade to announce...
The Arizona Coyotes traded center Derek Stepan to the Ottawa Senators for a 2021 second-round pick, the team announced Saturday.
More to come.
The Arizona Coyotes traded center Derek Stepan to the Ottawa Senators for a 2021 second-round pick, the team announced Saturday.
More to come.
Hollywood
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The Washington Capitals signed veteran goaltender Craig Anderson to a professional tryout contract, the team announced Sunday.
Anderson heads to the U.S. capital after spending a decade with the Ottawa Senators. The 39-year-old appeared in 34 games with Ottawa last year, posting a 3.25 goals-against average and .902 save percentage, along with 14 quality starts.
Anderson's signing comes less than two weeks after the Capitals lost veteran goaltender Henrik Lundqvist for the season due to a heart condition.
Anderson heads to the U.S. capital after spending a decade with the Ottawa Senators. The 39-year-old appeared in 34 games with Ottawa last year, posting a 3.25 goals-against average and .902 save percentage, along with 14 quality starts.
Anderson's signing comes less than two weeks after the Capitals lost veteran goaltender Henrik Lundqvist for the season due to a heart condition.
Hollywood
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The Ottawa Senators have put pen to paper with forward Tim Stuetzle on a three-year, entry-level contract, the team announced Sunday.
Ottawa selected the German phenom third overall at the 2020 NHL Draft.
"Tim possesses an exceptional blend of both speed and skill and a playmaking ability that our fans are going to enjoy watching for several years to come," Senators general manager Pierre Dorion said. "He's a dynamic forward who we expect to become a key piece of our roster as we continue trending toward icing an eventual elite-level team."
Stuetzle is currently captaining Germany at the world juniors. He entered Sunday with a goal and an assist over two games in the tournament.
The 18-year-old is capable of playing center, but he's expected to start his NHL career on the wing.
The Ottawa Senators have put pen to paper with forward Tim Stuetzle on a three-year, entry-level contract, the team announced Sunday.
Ottawa selected the German phenom third overall at the 2020 NHL Draft.
"Tim possesses an exceptional blend of both speed and skill and a playmaking ability that our fans are going to enjoy watching for several years to come," Senators general manager Pierre Dorion said. "He's a dynamic forward who we expect to become a key piece of our roster as we continue trending toward icing an eventual elite-level team."
Stuetzle is currently captaining Germany at the world juniors. He entered Sunday with a goal and an assist over two games in the tournament.
The 18-year-old is capable of playing center, but he's expected to start his NHL career on the wing.
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Hollywood
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Mike Hoffman, the top free-agent goal-scorer still available, is joining the St. Louis Blues on a professional tryout, the team announced Sunday.
Hoffman will join the club for training camp beginning Jan. 3, but since he hasn't signed an official contract yet, is still eligible to ink a new deal with any team.
More to come.
Hoffman will join the club for training camp beginning Jan. 3, but since he hasn't signed an official contract yet, is still eligible to ink a new deal with any team.
More to come.
Hollywood
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How about that! The Sens are really active this off-season 
The Ottawa Senators acquired defenseman Braydon Coburn, forward Cedric Paquette, and a second-round pick in 2022 from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for Marian Gaborik and goaltender Anders Nilsson, the team announced Sunday.
More to come.
The Ottawa Senators acquired defenseman Braydon Coburn, forward Cedric Paquette, and a second-round pick in 2022 from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for Marian Gaborik and goaltender Anders Nilsson, the team announced Sunday.
More to come.
Hollywood
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Washington Capitals goaltender Henrik Lundqvist is scheduled for open-heart surgery, he revealed Monday.
Lundqvist will undergo an aortic valve replacement, as well as an aortic root and ascending aortic replacement.
Earlier in December, the 38-year-old announced he would not play the upcoming season due to a heart condition. Doctors advised him to sit out the campaign after weeks of tests.
The Capitals signed the veteran netminder to a one-year, $1.5-million contract on Oct. 9.
Lundqvist will undergo an aortic valve replacement, as well as an aortic root and ascending aortic replacement.
Earlier in December, the 38-year-old announced he would not play the upcoming season due to a heart condition. Doctors advised him to sit out the campaign after weeks of tests.
The Capitals signed the veteran netminder to a one-year, $1.5-million contract on Oct. 9.
Hollywood
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@Turbo
The Montreal Canadiens have inked forward Corey Perry to a one-year, $750,000 contract.
More to come.
The Montreal Canadiens have inked forward Corey Perry to a one-year, $750,000 contract.
More to come.
Turbo
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@Turbo
Was just about to comment on it. Not sure how I feel about it, but from what I understand the idea is to build some extra bottom-6 depth. The bench may come in more this year even if players are healthy because of the compressed schedule.
The Habs are going for balance across the 4 lines and defensive pairings this year, because they don't have the top end of the other Canadian teams. On paper, it does look good. The plan is to take advantage of the weaker depth of the other teams, sort of like the Habs-Pens series.
Was just about to comment on it. Not sure how I feel about it, but from what I understand the idea is to build some extra bottom-6 depth. The bench may come in more this year even if players are healthy because of the compressed schedule.
The Habs are going for balance across the 4 lines and defensive pairings this year, because they don't have the top end of the other Canadian teams. On paper, it does look good. The plan is to take advantage of the weaker depth of the other teams, sort of like the Habs-Pens series.
Sebastian
It’s Wool…
Hopefully he retires.
Hollywood
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I believe you meant...get well.soon, Henrik Lundqvist!
Jonathan Y
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SO.....super interested in how this season turns out. Not gonna lie, loving the format on a shortened season but also think Tampa Bay is in a trap over in the Central. I like the enthusiasm for the reporters thinking it's theirs to lose but hard disagree for me. I think it's any of 5 teams to finish first there. Can't wait!!!
Corycm
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Not gonna lie, after this whole year and last years spoiling me with so much televised bubble hockey, the idea of 116 consecutive days of hockey games is making me pee a little.
Waiting to see what the tv (US) schedule looks like or if I’m gonna splash out for nhl.tv. I wouldn’t put it past NBCSN to televise games daily (no complaints there).
Waiting to see what the tv (US) schedule looks like or if I’m gonna splash out for nhl.tv. I wouldn’t put it past NBCSN to televise games daily (no complaints there).
Sebastian
It’s Wool…
Obviously I hope he is well but I do hope that he retires and realizes that his life is more important.
Sebastian
It’s Wool…
I’m curious to see how much Center Ice will be.