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Post by acesandeights on Jun 17, 2020 15:18:26 GMT -6
I would agree if Mitchell playing in the PO's would cost him a year, there's no reason to play him just for the sake of playing in a handful of games. It's also not as though he would come in and make a difference. |
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Post by OldTimeHawky on Jun 19, 2020 12:01:37 GMT -6
Kubalik might not be able to play because his working visa expired this June 🙄 this shouldn't even be an issue, especially because work was stopped because of a pandemic and he would've had a new contract if it wasn't stopped. So his working visa should be extended till the season is officially over.
Not having a hard working 30 goal scorer will be a huge loss.
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Post by galaxytrash on Jun 19, 2020 19:59:31 GMT -6
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Post by vadarx on Jun 19, 2020 20:58:02 GMT -6
Kubalik might not be able to play because his working visa expired this June 🙄 this shouldn't even be an issue, especially because work was stopped because of a pandemic and he would've had a new contract if it wasn't stopped. So his working visa should be extended till the season is officially over. Not having a hard working 30 goal scorer will be a huge loss. yeah, let's hope that gets figured out with a quickness. we're gonna need all hands on deck just to get past the Oil. |
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Post by vadarx on Jun 19, 2020 20:59:24 GMT -6
I was gonna post that about Matthews. I'm a little surprised he isn't back in Toronto already, tbh. unless he is waiting to see where they are gonna play (sounds like the east will be playing in Vegas, so no too far away from him). |
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Post by galaxytrash on Jun 19, 2020 23:58:32 GMT -6
I was gonna post that about Matthews. I'm a little surprised he isn't back in Toronto already, tbh. unless he is waiting to see where they are gonna play (sounds like the east will be playing in Vegas, so no too far away from him). i did read somewhere recently that vegas might actually be playing in vegas. it's impossible to keep up with this whole ever changing situation. but if these covid numbers keep up, it won't matter anyways. they'll have no choice but to pull the pin on this season. |
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Post by vadarx on Jun 20, 2020 2:01:53 GMT -6
I was gonna post that about Matthews. I'm a little surprised he isn't back in Toronto already, tbh. unless he is waiting to see where they are gonna play (sounds like the east will be playing in Vegas, so no too far away from him). i did read somewhere recently that vegas might actually be playing in vegas. it's impossible to keep up with this whole ever changing situation. but if these covid numbers keep up, it won't matter anyways. they'll have no choice but to pull the pin on this season. i did see that as well, kinda seems like it is going to be dependent on the other location choice. was listening to the podcast on nbcsports earlier and it sounds like Chicago may be the other spot. seems like it is right up there if a Canadian city isn't an option. |
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Post by galaxytrash on Jun 21, 2020 19:58:03 GMT -6
i'm sure this will change by tomorrow...
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Post by vadarx on Jun 22, 2020 14:04:45 GMT -6
i wouldn't be too surprised if vancouver emerges as the other one because B.C.'s premier said he would "grant the league special COVID-19 quarantine protocols." someone is looking smart if the previous post proves to be true! |
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Post by vadarx on Jun 22, 2020 14:07:22 GMT -6
interesting that they would pick 2 teams in the Pacific time zone. they are gonna be playing some early games in the early rounds!
I still wanna know what the plan for the Finals is, cuz it seems to me like whichever venue is selected to host them is going to give that conference winner a decent advantage.....
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Post by hsbob on Jun 23, 2020 7:51:26 GMT -6
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Post by OldTimeHawky on Jun 23, 2020 10:07:38 GMT -6
 That's Keith during this time off, he's a freak and looks ready to me. |
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Post by BigT on Jun 23, 2020 14:12:22 GMT -6
We’ve seen what this core with a youth cast beside them can do. Actually, that 2016 team probably had better players. I think this years squad will look very very disappointing. I don’t see this lasting long if it actually happens!!! |
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Post by T-man2010 on Jun 23, 2020 18:25:01 GMT -6
We’ve seen what this core with a youth cast beside them can do. Actually, that 2016 team probably had better players. I think this years squad will look very very disappointing. I don’t see this lasting long if it actually happens!!! 2016 wasn't a bad team eiher. They did lose in 7 games on a fluke/heartbreaker goal in OT. Hmmm 2014? |
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Post by galaxytrash on Jun 23, 2020 18:41:02 GMT -6
That's Keith during this time off, he's a freak and looks ready to me. any idea what all the wires are for? |
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Post by T-man2010 on Jun 23, 2020 18:49:31 GMT -6
That's Keith during this time off, he's a freak and looks ready to me. any idea what all the wires are for?  What wires...human? |
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Post by BigT on Jun 23, 2020 20:54:36 GMT -6
We’ve seen what this core with a youth cast beside them can do. Actually, that 2016 team probably had better players. I think this years squad will look very very disappointing. I don’t see this lasting long if it actually happens!!! 2016 wasn't a bad team eiher. They did lose in 7 games on a fluke/heartbreaker goal in OT. Hmmm 2014? 2017 is what I meant to put in. But, either or, they both got launched in the first round and it’s been all down hill from there. Anyways. 2017 (there I didn’t hit the one next to the 7!) the Hawks won the west on the back of the core doing there thing. Many bought in that the youth was sufficient and just because they were Hawks and young, it was gonna work. But the playoffs proved the kids weren’t good enough. I think this team is much worse than that 2017 team. Much worse. I don’t see a good result for them!!! |
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Post by vadarx on Jun 24, 2020 0:23:39 GMT -6
We’ve seen what this core with a youth cast beside them can do. Actually, that 2016 team probably had better players. I think this years squad will look very very disappointing. I don’t see this lasting long if it actually happens!!! 2016 wasn't a bad team eiher. They did lose in 7 games on a fluke/heartbreaker goal in OT. Hmmm 2014? they actually lost on a third period gaffe by Gustafsson which lead to a Troy Brouwer goal. which may have been worse than losing in OT, tbh. we only lost that series cuz Elliot played out of his mind..... |
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Post by hsbob on Jun 24, 2020 6:59:46 GMT -6
That's Keith during this time off, he's a freak and looks ready to me. I've seen the workout stories and he looks ready to me too but a ready 37yro and a ready 30yro are different things. The 'next' Dunkin Keith that I've herd so much about the last two years would be a welcomed sight at this point though but I still don't see him. |
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Post by hsbob on Jun 24, 2020 7:04:24 GMT -6
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Post by OldTimeHawky on Jun 24, 2020 9:47:49 GMT -6
That's Keith during this time off, he's a freak and looks ready to me. any idea what all the wires are for? Probably tracking his heart rate, or he's extremely hard on himself and he gets electrocuted if he doesn't do a full rep. |
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Post by galaxytrash on Jun 25, 2020 17:56:30 GMT -6
well...looks like vancouver is out.
i'd have to guess chicago or toronto will be one pick. they'll need an eastern team to even out the time zones.
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Post by BigT on Jun 25, 2020 18:46:58 GMT -6
With all the positive tests, not just hockey but sport in general, I still feel they’re gonna cancel this. I just don’t see how they can go on with this?
Mike Johnson was talking yesterday and brought up the most valid question. What does the league do if a team has 3-4-5 positive tests? Those guys can’t play and does the team just play AHLers? Do they forfeit? I agree with him and I still don’t think they go through with it!!!
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Post by vadarx on Jun 25, 2020 20:53:24 GMT -6
well...looks like vancouver is out. i'd have to guess chicago or toronto will be one pick. they'll need an eastern team to even out the time zones. welp...... so much for the "smart" thing... 😜 |
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Post by vadarx on Jun 25, 2020 21:14:27 GMT -6
I honestly really hope Chicago isn't one of the hubs, tbh.
that being said, with Toronto volunteering to do the "bubble" thing like the nba did and the league's desire to have a Canadian city, I gotta think it is down to either Toronto or Edmonton for the second spot. Vegas is a stone cold lock with the way things are set up there. LA also has to be a big draw, considering they could play games at 2 different rinks there and my understanding is there is direct access from the nearest hotel to the Staples Center in LA (tunnel to/from) which would limit contact. it is kinda blowing up in those parts now, however.....
however, as GT said, it seems kinda silly to have two teams in the Pac time zone, so probably it's gonna be Toronto and, if they can't swing it, then it'll be Chicago.
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Post by galaxytrash on Jun 25, 2020 21:15:24 GMT -6
well...looks like vancouver is out. i'd have to guess chicago or toronto will be one pick. they'll need an eastern team to even out the time zones. welp...... so much for the "smart" thing... 😜 well, like T said, the way it's going i wouldn't be surprised if they pulled the plug on things. |
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Post by vadarx on Jun 25, 2020 21:18:42 GMT -6
With all the positive tests, not just hockey but sport in general, I still feel they’re gonna cancel this. I just don’t see how they can go on with this? Mike Johnson was talking yesterday and brought up the most valid question. What does the league do if a team has 3-4-5 positive tests? Those guys can’t play and does the team just play AHLers? Do they forfeit? I agree with him and I still don’t think they go through with it!!! I agree. I think it is asinine. what if one team gets a half dozen sick during the conference finals or the Finals? you gonna put everything on hold for 2 weeks in the middle of it? I saw an article last week where the author was basically saying he thinks the winner this year should be given even more applause due to the circumstances, but I could not disagree more. I think whoever wins this should have a big ole asterisk next to their name. just cancel it and start in October like normal, Gary. honestly I hope the players vote it down..... |
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Post by vadarx on Jun 25, 2020 21:19:48 GMT -6
welp...... so much for the "smart" thing... 😜 well, like T said, the way it's going i wouldn't be surprised if they pulled the plug on things. I am completely fucking with you, good sir. now don't go jinxing it. 😁 |
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Post by BigT on Jun 26, 2020 6:08:23 GMT -6
With all the positive tests, not just hockey but sport in general, I still feel they’re gonna cancel this. I just don’t see how they can go on with this? Mike Johnson was talking yesterday and brought up the most valid question. What does the league do if a team has 3-4-5 positive tests? Those guys can’t play and does the team just play AHLers? Do they forfeit? I agree with him and I still don’t think they go through with it!!! I agree. I think it is asinine. what if one team gets a half dozen sick during the conference finals or the Finals? you gonna put everything on hold for 2 weeks in the middle of it? I saw an article last week where the author was basically saying he thinks the winner this year should be given even more applause due to the circumstances, but I could not disagree more. I think whoever wins this should have a big ole asterisk next to their name. just cancel it and start in October like normal, Gary. honestly I hope the players vote it down..... I’d love to have some hockey, but not like this. I fear it’s about to blow up now, let alone when they play. The revenue will be lost either way. No use in trying to squeeze in hockey during tough circumstances. Another thought is this. Let’s say they stay healthy. However the community around them really gets hammered and they shut things down. So now the NHL played 2 rounds or so and they’d have to shut it down. It’s just too risky. They will look absolutely dumb if they don’t get it all in. LA it’s exploding out there, and I fully expect Vegas to reignite this thing. It’s either we ignore this virus altogether. Or we do something else. It really looks like most states are starting to ignore it. Too many things to go wrong. Plus I doubt they the ratings are that high. It’s in the summer and even Canadians won’t be inside watching that, especially after being stuck inside for 3 months!!! |
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Post by shooter61 on Jun 26, 2020 16:04:36 GMT -6
Vancouver is out , for a host city
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