2018/2019 Hockey Thread

Ralph335 · 10-25-2018, 01:46 PM

Never to early to can a coach.

Flyers did it 3 games into the year to Laviolette. Too bad they won't do that to Hakstol

ShopVac · 10-25-2018, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by cotmfk

A fair amount of players still with a goal per game pace. Awesome - always love to see people doing well. It would be cool if the league could finally have a bunch of 50 goal scorers again.

Anyone going to get 50 in 50 this year?

It's a different league now. Sure, goal scorers are better...but so are the goalies.

Good as Matthews, Laine and McDavid are (three that could probably do it) I'd be shocked if we see a 50 in 50 any time soon. They're having a hell of a time just getting to 50 in 80 is seems...maybe they need to start juicing the puck...like they do in baseball.

But if we're betting on the next one...of those 3, Laine would be my first vote...McDavid second...Matthews third. And I'll quote this sometime later if I'm right.

ShopVac · 10-29-2018, 07:32 PM

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Spoken like a true Pittsburghian.

I mean I get it. Besides Phil the Thrill, there isnt anything to like about Pittsburgh or the Pens.

As long as we have that clear understanding...I'm good

Ralph335 · 10-30-2018, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ShopVac

As long as we have that clear understanding...I'm good

On the same page.

Speaking of the Flyers and Pens, I was thinking of going to that Stadium series game at the Linc before the season started. But shit after this Flyers start... not spending that kind of money to watch the Flyers lose by 4 goals. Brutal.
FIRE HAK.

ShopVac · 10-31-2018, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Ralph335

On the same page.

Speaking of the Flyers and Pens, I was thinking of going to that Stadium series game at the Linc before the season started. But shit after this Flyers start... not spending that kind of money to watch the Flyers lose by 4 goals. Brutal.
FIRE HAK.

Was considering myself...my away trips I'll either go with about 10 friends, or my son.

Well see...was actually looking at seats the other day.

Ralph335 · 11-01-2018, 11:28 AM

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Was considering myself...my away trips I'll either go with about 10 friends, or my son.

Well see...was actually looking at seats the other day.

They werent as expensive as I thought they'd be. Pretty reasonable.

Have you been to an outdoor game before? Is it worth all the hype around it?

2blu · 11-01-2018, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Ralph335

They werent as expensive as I thought they'd be. Pretty reasonable.

Have you been to an outdoor game before? Is it worth all the hype around it?

I haven't been but I've heard it's not great, seated too far away from the ice... Although if I got a chance to attend an outdoor game at a reasonable price I probably wouldn't pass on the opportunity.

ShopVac · 11-01-2018, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Ralph335

They werent as expensive as I thought they'd be. Pretty reasonable.

Have you been to an outdoor game before? Is it worth all the hype around it?

So, that's part of it...I haven't. And since I'm willing to bet that even the most expensive seat has a shitty view, why not just make it a party in the cheapest seats there?

UncleWede · 11-01-2018, 05:58 PM

I always figured those stadium games were just an excuse to get drunk in the cold/snow. The game was just icing on the cake, if you cared to be distracted a bit.

cotmfk · 11-02-2018, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by UncleWede

I always figured those stadium games were just an excuse to get drunk in the cold/snow. The game was just icing on the cake, if you cared to be distracted a bit.

+1

The seating arrangements are never really very good - sitting too far away to see anything, sitting at a weird angle to the ice, etc.

In this area, it also seems like it's the people who don't really care about hockey and just have tons of money to blow and want to say they were there. (Status symbol...) (Edit: I say as I type on a BMW blog...lol)

Ralph335 · 11-02-2018, 11:26 AM

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So, that's part of it...I haven't. And since I'm willing to bet that even the most expensive seat has a shitty view, why not just make it a party in the cheapest seats there?

Thats what I'm thinking too. Go out, tailgate, drink a few brews and watch the Flyers lose.

Then never go to another outdoor game again

ShopVac · 11-02-2018, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Ralph335

Thats what I'm thinking too. Go out, tailgate, drink a few brews and watch the Flyers lose.

Then never go to another outdoor game again

Way the Pens played the Isles these last few days...Flyers may do better than you think.

ShopVac · 11-04-2018, 03:05 PM

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Kings have been abject! Close door meeting now. Might be the end of John Stevens.

And with that, Stevens is gone, Dijon mustard takes his place.

When the Pens replace coaches like this...they tend to win the cup.

Ralph335 · 11-06-2018, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ShopVac

Way the Pens played the Isles these last few days...Flyers may do better than you think.

Na. Flyers can only win on the road.
They come home and shrivel up under the pressure of the rowdy home crowd.

Put them in front of 60,000 drunk Eagles fans in the stadium series game and they might not come out after getting booed off the ice in the first period.

2blu · 11-06-2018, 11:30 AM

Quenneville out of Chicago !

Curious to see if he’ll find a job by seasons end.

cotmfk · 11-06-2018, 01:14 PM

Wow that's big news. Wonder who will fill those shoes!

ShopVac · 11-06-2018, 06:06 PM

Agreed...huge news. I bet some others are concerned right now about their job with Qinneville on the market.

ShopVac · 11-06-2018, 06:12 PM

And...in case you've been living under a rock today. Here's the talk in Ottawa.

Sure this is an every day occurrence, shit that it was recorded.

Ralph335 · 11-07-2018, 11:05 AM

Hilarious stuff.
And yea probably happens everywhere.

Even more hilarious is they mention that Philly and Carolina are the only teams worse than them on PK as they look up the stats.

UncleWede · 11-07-2018, 02:58 PM

'king guys kinda beat up on the x-town rivals last night. Worried their ass is next on the chopping block?

ShopVac · 11-07-2018, 09:37 PM

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'king guys kinda beat up on the x-town rivals last night. Worried their ass is next on the chopping block?

Shit...even the Sens performed last night. Need to see if Chicago will perform...

cotmfk · 11-08-2018, 10:40 AM

As a Caps fan, I did not see anything wrong with Malkin's (counter)hit on Oshie that resulted in a 5 minute major and game misconduct for Malkin.

Basically seemed like Oshie ran into Malkin's shoulder with his face. Tall guy executing a classic counterhit on a shorter guy.

Something wrong with me for not thinking this play deserved the big penalties it garnered?

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UncleWede Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner 18404 Rep 9,420 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Dark Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA iTrader: (0)	I always figured those stadium games were just an excuse to get drunk in the cold/snow. The game was just icing on the cake, if you cared to be distracted a bit.
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cotmfk Major General 2145 Rep 6,177 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Somewhere between DC and FL iTrader: (12)	Wow that's big news. Wonder who will fill those shoes! __________________ When you say impact instead of affect/effect, you are communicating that you don't understand the difference between the two words, and are too lazy to learn.
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Ralph335 Second Lieutenant 128 Rep 250 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 335xi M-Sport Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Baltimore, MD iTrader: (0)	Hilarious stuff. And yea probably happens everywhere. Even more hilarious is they mention that Philly and Carolina are the only teams worse than them on PK as they look up the stats. __________________ 2014 335xi M-Sport : Alpine White \| Coral Red
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cotmfk Major General 2145 Rep 6,177 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Somewhere between DC and FL iTrader: (12)	As a Caps fan, I did not see anything wrong with Malkin's (counter)hit on Oshie that resulted in a 5 minute major and game misconduct for Malkin. Basically seemed like Oshie ran into Malkin's shoulder with his face. Tall guy executing a classic counterhit on a shorter guy. Something wrong with me for not thinking this play deserved the big penalties it garnered? __________________ When you say impact instead of affect/effect, you are communicating that you don't understand the difference between the two words, and are too lazy to learn.
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