nobody Posted April 6, 2012 Report Posted April 6, 2012 Why didn't the Kings timekeeper just add some extra time to the PP?
Eleven Posted April 6, 2012 Report Posted April 6, 2012 Why didn't the Kings timekeeper just add some extra time to the PP? Nice one
shrader Posted April 6, 2012 Report Posted April 6, 2012 I actually 2 for a win and 0 for a loss like you do. But I can also see the league's point about ties, with scoring dropping ties would be boring for the fans. People are used to no more ties, I think it was different back in the day when we were accustomed to it. Now the question is, is scoring actually down because of the rules of the game or is scoring down because more and more teams are playing for a 3 pointer? If general rules were changed to help increase scoring I'd love to bring back the tie, or just make it a 2 and 0 system. The fact remains that we're all getting sick and tired of watching teams sit on the puck for the 3rd period. Something needs to be changed to give teams an incentive to score in the 3rd. There's only one thing that matters from the league's point of view. These playoff races are incredibly tight and more teams are going right down to the wire. That sells more tickets in more buildings. Let's face it, when fans consider buying a ticket, they don't stop and think "hey, maybe the last 10 minutes will be slow". The system will not be changed at any point.
carpandean Posted April 6, 2012 Report Posted April 6, 2012 You would think even the linesman could call a too many men on the ice penalty. Seriously. Four officials on the ice that could call something and not one of them is looking at the puck? Forget suspending Clowe; someone in that crew is deserving of supplemental discipline.
shrader Posted April 6, 2012 Report Posted April 6, 2012 How did we miss this? http://youtu.be/sCyiN3p0USE My guess is people haven't finished watching it yet.
spndnchz Posted April 6, 2012 Author Report Posted April 6, 2012 NHL fines John Tortorella $20k for calling Penguins "arrogant". MMA cage death match between Crosby and Torts. Who wins?
JJFIVEOH Posted April 6, 2012 Report Posted April 6, 2012 There's only one thing that matters from the league's point of view. These playoff races are incredibly tight and more teams are going right down to the wire. That sells more tickets in more buildings. Let's face it, when fans consider buying a ticket, they don't stop and think "hey, maybe the last 10 minutes will be slow". The system will not be changed at any point. Oh I agree with you 100%. It's all about the $$$. Maybe the fans don't stop and think maybe the last 10 mnutes will be slow, but if the NHL made it so teams would want to score instead of sitting on the puck, increased scoring might have the potential to bring in more fans and spectators. I've watched a lot of games even in big markets where the arenas were dead silent because there was nothing to get excoted about. I went to the last Panthers-Sabres game here in SoFL and had seats right behind the net on the aisle, 3rd row. If it wasn't for the up close action and I had seats up above I probably would have fallen asleep. If the NHL is going to stick to the current system they need to find a way to increase scoring since they're slowly trying to work hitting out of the game...... another big spectator draw. How did we miss this? http://youtu.be/sCyiN3p0USE She would sure make people think twice in some clubs in South Beach. :rolleyes: NHL fines John Tortorella $20k for calling Penguins "arrogant". MMA cage death match between Crosby and Torts. Who wins? He hit the nail on the head! But ya can't say anything bad about the NHL's Golden Boy.
Eleven Posted April 7, 2012 Report Posted April 7, 2012 NHL fines John Tortorella $20k for calling Penguins "arrogant". MMA cage death match between Crosby and Torts. Who wins? Tortorella in about a second and a half.
JJFIVEOH Posted April 7, 2012 Report Posted April 7, 2012 Could it be any more blatantly obvious that the Rangers want to play the Panthers in the first round?
TrueBlueGED Posted April 7, 2012 Report Posted April 7, 2012 Could it be any more blatantly obvious that the Rangers want to play the Panthers in the first round? No. I'm just glad we aren't relying on them for a win, I'd be furious right now.
deluca67 Posted April 8, 2012 Report Posted April 8, 2012 Stamkos with 60. Congrats to #91. Tough break for all hockey fans not having the premier goal scorer playing in the playoffs. Fans do get to see Evgeni Malkin was notched his 50th today. The only 100+ point player in the NHL this season.
TrueBlueGED Posted April 8, 2012 Report Posted April 8, 2012 Congrats to #91. Tough break for all hockey fans not having the premier goal scorer playing in the playoffs. Fans do get to see Evgeni Malkin was notched his 50th today. The only 100+ point player in the NHL this season. Glad Stamkos got 60, I love watching the guy play and by all accounts he's completely dedicated to improving his game every offseason. Next up? Hopefully he gets his faceoffs over 45% (yea, that's really ugly for a guy of his skill level). I continue to hope the NHL re-emphasizes obstruction in the CBA talks/lockout....saw a stat today that the Sabres had almost half as many PPs this season as in 05-06....it was something like 250 compared to over 450. That's insanity.
JJFIVEOH Posted April 8, 2012 Report Posted April 8, 2012 Glad Stamkos got 60, I love watching the guy play and by all accounts he's completely dedicated to improving his game every offseason. Next up? Hopefully he gets his faceoffs over 45% (yea, that's really ugly for a guy of his skill level). I continue to hope the NHL re-emphasizes obstruction in the CBA talks/lockout....saw a stat today that the Sabres had almost half as many PPs this season as in 05-06....it was something like 250 compared to over 450. That's insanity. Total number of teams with 1000+ PIM since the lockout: 28 24 25 25 15 13 8 In 2003 a .914 save % got you in the top 10. This year it puts you at 26th. No real point, just an observation. ;)
FogBat Posted April 8, 2012 Report Posted April 8, 2012 I'm ready for the Bruins to take out the garbage, err, I mean, the Caps in the first round. Same thing goes with the Pens sending the Broad Street Beavers to the golf course during the upcoming Keystone War.
deluca67 Posted April 8, 2012 Report Posted April 8, 2012 Total number of teams with 1000+ PIM since the lockout: 28 24 25 25 15 13 8 In 2003 a .914 save % got you in the top 10. This year it puts you at 26th. No real point, just an observation. ;) The PIMS are a direct result of the reduction in fighting majors. The save % stat goes to the point about goaltenders and the idea you don't need to pay top dollar. The difference in talent just isn't that great between the those goalies considered to be the top tier guys and those goalies maybe a notch or two below. I'm ready for the Bruins to take out the garbage, err, I mean, the Caps in the first round. Same thing goes with the Pens sending the Broad Street Beavers to the golf course during the upcoming Keystone War. If the Caps are garbage, what does that make the Sabres? The Pens and Flyers has everything needed to be a classic. I hope it it lives up to the promise.
FogBat Posted April 8, 2012 Report Posted April 8, 2012 If the Caps are garbage, what does that make the Sabres? The Pens and Flyers has everything needed to be a classic. I hope it it lives up to the promise. Don't worry about it. It's family issues that have spilled over to here, and I highly doubt that the in-laws are going to frequent a forum like this when they have their own set of Craps to gloat over.
rickshaw Posted April 8, 2012 Report Posted April 8, 2012 Despite panic In Vancouver whenever the Canucks lose, the team won consecutive President's Trophies. Tough to do after going to game 7 of the Finals and with the travel they have. Impressive no matter how you slice it.
Punch Posted April 8, 2012 Report Posted April 8, 2012 Flames seriously considering trading Iginla for the first time--- pretty good feeling the Sabres will be in on this one: http://www.calgarysun.com/2012/04/07/iginlas-future-with-flames-will-be-on-table-this-off-season
JJFIVEOH Posted April 8, 2012 Report Posted April 8, 2012 An aging 7 million dollar man who will be a UFA at the end of next year? Not worth it. The PIMS are a direct result of the reduction in fighting majors. The save % stat goes to the point about goaltenders and the idea you don't need to pay top dollar. The difference in talent just isn't that great between the those goalies considered to be the top tier guys and those goalies maybe a notch or two below. If the Caps are garbage, what does that make the Sabres? The Pens and Flyers has everything needed to be a classic. I hope it it lives up to the promise. That's why they need to trade Miller while he still might be worth something.
Punch Posted April 8, 2012 Report Posted April 8, 2012 An aging 7 million dollar man who will be a UFA at the end of next year? Not worth it. Jarome Iginla is exactly the type of player this roster needs, and he's only going to be 35 this year--- even at his age he'd have been the Sabres leader in goals this past season. Teams have paid a premium for gritty veteran players like him in recent years to push them over the top, and he'll probably still be scoring 20-25 goals per year at 40. The cap number is tricky, but it could lower the return value. Besides, there is no timetable for a theoretical trade--- he likely wouldn't be moved with his full cap figure if it were to happen in-season. If the Sabres were ready to give up on Stafford, then it's a no-brainer. Hecht, Boyes, and Stafford's contracts off the books--- replaced by Iginla, Myers' scheduled raise and whatever bumps given to Ennis and Kaleta. It's easily doable and would be well worth it.
FogBat Posted April 8, 2012 Report Posted April 8, 2012 Jarome Iginla is exactly the type of player this roster needs, and he's only going to be 35 this year--- even at his age he'd have been the Sabres leader in goals this past season. Teams have paid a premium for gritty veteran players like him in recent years to push them over the top, and he'll probably still be scoring 20-25 goals per year at 40. The cap number is tricky, but it could lower the return value. Besides, there is no timetable for a theoretical trade--- he likely wouldn't be moved with his full cap figure if it were to happen in-season. If the Sabres were ready to give up on Stafford, then it's a no-brainer. Hecht, Boyes, and Stafford's contracts off the books--- replaced by Iginla, Myers' scheduled raise and whatever bumps given to Ennis and Kaleta. It's easily doable and would be well worth it. How old was Teppo when we got him? IIRC he was like 36 or 37. The only real problem that we had with him was his ticker.
JJFIVEOH Posted April 8, 2012 Report Posted April 8, 2012 Jarome Iginla is exactly the type of player this roster needs, and he's only going to be 35 this year--- even at his age he'd have been the Sabres leader in goals this past season. Teams have paid a premium for gritty veteran players like him in recent years to push them over the top, and he'll probably still be scoring 20-25 goals per year at 40. The cap number is tricky, but it could lower the return value. Besides, there is no timetable for a theoretical trade--- he likely wouldn't be moved with his full cap figure if it were to happen in-season. If the Sabres were ready to give up on Stafford, then it's a no-brainer. Hecht, Boyes, and Stafford's contracts off the books--- replaced by Iginla, Myers' scheduled raise and whatever bumps given to Ennis and Kaleta. It's easily doable and would be well worth it. I just don't see the benefit of trading what most likely will be a high asking price for Iginla when we might only get 1 year out of him. I'll take Rick Nash and a higher asking price first. ;)
Punch Posted April 8, 2012 Report Posted April 8, 2012 How old was Teppo when we got him? IIRC he was like 36 or 37. The only real problem that we had with him was his ticker. With his style of play, I've often wondered if Teppo could have hung on for another year or two if not for the heart valve thing. I just don't see the benefit of trading what most likely will be a high asking price for Iginla when we might only get 1 year out of him. I'll take Rick Nash and a higher asking price first. ;) I see where you're coming from, but Nash is also a UFA after this coming season, so even if he were to waive his NTC to come to Buffalo there's no guarantee he'd stay beyond this season. Any team that trades for him will give up a king's ransom plus he's already making nearly $8mil/year so what kind of raise would he be expecting on his next deal? I've gone back and forth on Nash since the rumors began circulating in February, and one of my problems with him that I can't get past is that he simply doesn't play to his size. Iginla plays big and is a leader. A lot of the talk surrounding Nash involves questions on how good he really is and if he's one of the more overpaid players in the league. Iginla is probably worth his weight in gold--- he's one of the great leaders in the game. You can sell tickets with Nash, but you can do more than that with Iginla and the right supporting cast... you can win games.
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