Hoss Posted March 17, 2015 Report Posted March 17, 2015 According to an ad for the NHL playoffs, there will be games returning to USA Network. Quote
woods-racer Posted March 17, 2015 Report Posted March 17, 2015 According to an ad for the NHL playoffs, there will be games returning to USA Network. Off hand I don't remember watching games on USA, so I'm not sure if this is good or bad?? Quote
Hoss Posted March 17, 2015 Report Posted March 17, 2015 Off hand I don't remember watching games on USA, so I'm not sure if this is good or bad?? Haven't been NHL games there since the 80s so I don't think it'll be similar. Probably just going to be NBC broadcasts. Quote
Taro T Posted March 17, 2015 Report Posted March 17, 2015 Off hand I don't remember watching games on USA, so I'm not sure if this is good or bad??USA had NHL in the early 80's before ESPN's 1st NHL stint. Quote
Hoss Posted March 18, 2015 Report Posted March 18, 2015 Bob McKenzie mentioned another small rule tweak proposed that is the type of rule that makes a LOT of sense to promoting offense in a subtle way. Right now the visiting team always has to put the stick down first on the faceoff. The rule change would make it that whatever team has their back closest to the net (defensive team) has to do it. This gives the advantage to the offensive player in the dot and helps promote more scoring chances. Like that. Doubt it gets passed. Quote
Taro T Posted March 18, 2015 Report Posted March 18, 2015 Bob McKenzie mentioned another small rule tweak proposed that is the type of rule that makes a LOT of sense to promoting offense in a subtle way. Right now the visiting team always has to put the stick down first on the faceoff. The rule change would make it that whatever team has their back closest to the net (defensive team) has to do it. This gives the advantage to the offensive player in the dot and helps promote more scoring chances. Like that. Doubt it gets passed.So they'd be going reverse USA Hockey rules? Interesting. Quote
Stoner Posted March 18, 2015 Report Posted March 18, 2015 Delay of game penalty for shooting the puck over the glass, an automatic penalty anyway, could be gone. Nine years too late for the Sabres. Quote
Hoss Posted March 18, 2015 Report Posted March 18, 2015 Delay of game penalty for shooting the puck over the glass, an automatic penalty anyway, could be gone. Nine years too late for the Sabres. Where'd you see that? Haven't seen it reported anywhere. All I've seen is that coaches will be able to challenge it when a penalty is called. Quote
Stoner Posted March 18, 2015 Report Posted March 18, 2015 Where'd you see that? Haven't seen it reported anywhere. All I've seen is that coaches will be able to challenge it when a penalty is called. Third paragraph. It's poorly written and probably where you got the idea that it would be reviewable. http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=758474&navid=nhl:topheads Quote
Hoss Posted March 18, 2015 Report Posted March 18, 2015 Third paragraph. It's poorly written and probably where you got the idea that it would be reviewable. http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=758474&navid=nhl:topheads Oh yea, that's poorly written. It's not actually suggested that they get rid of the rule. It's that they make it reviewable. Quote
Stoner Posted March 18, 2015 Report Posted March 18, 2015 Oh yea, that's poorly written. It's not actually suggested that they get rid of the rule. It's that they make it reviewable. Now I see that in another nhl.com story. http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=758484 Ugh, that's terrible. Video review for that is a bad idea. That'll be fun. Quote
Hoss Posted March 18, 2015 Report Posted March 18, 2015 Now I see that in another nhl.com story. http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=758484 Ugh, that's terrible. Video review for that is a bad idea. That'll be fun. Should just eliminate it. Make it like icing. Quote
bunomatic Posted March 18, 2015 Report Posted March 18, 2015 Now I see that in another nhl.com story. http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=758484 Ugh, that's terrible. Video review for that is a bad idea. That'll be fun. Putting it in the hands of the guys in Toronto IS NOT GOOD. At least if its automatic there appears to be fairness to all teams involved. I could see this turning into a real mess. Quote
Eleven Posted March 18, 2015 Report Posted March 18, 2015 Off hand I don't remember watching games on USA, so I'm not sure if this is good or bad?? I remember games being on that network, but we didn't get it. Quote
... Posted March 18, 2015 Report Posted March 18, 2015 What is the escrow withheld for? If it's like for a first-time mortgage, the withholding is just a buffer for the account. They would re-coup at the end of the financial year, whatever that is. Quote
woods-racer Posted March 18, 2015 Report Posted March 18, 2015 If it's like for a first-time mortgage, the withholding is just a buffer for the account. They would re-coup at the end of the financial year, whatever that is. Ok, I see. The league estimates up coming year revenue, sets the salary cap, if they estimate to high they takes funds from the escrowed money and return it to the owners. Quote
LGR4GM Posted March 18, 2015 Author Report Posted March 18, 2015 Ok, I see. The league estimates up coming year revenue, sets the salary cap, if they estimate to high they takes funds from the escrowed money and return it to the owners. Exactly, so it is like a tax to balance the books when everything is over. So if the players pay in too much escrow (which they always do) they get money back after the final calculation of league wide revenue for the year. At least that is the way I understood it to work. I bet Kadri gets more games than we would expect because McDavid Chris Johnston @reporterchris 3m3 minutes ago Nazem Kadri is considered a repeat offender by the NHL following his suspension in November 2013. He faces a discipline hearing today. Quote
LTS Posted March 18, 2015 Report Posted March 18, 2015 If you needed more reason to dislike Jack Edwards, read this article, especially the last paragraph on the first page and the first paragraph on the second page: http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/highschool/article/Scott-Ericson-Power-of-clicks-New-Canaan-s-6133059.php#page-1 This is one of the worst things I've read and sadly I am not at all surprised. The proliferation of ignorance in this country is killing me. The concept that everything has to be bigger, louder, more dramatic to get be important is killing me. We need to ratchet things down a few thousand notches and just live life and by happy. Perhaps if some slander lawsuits followed those articles it might stop them from reporting it. I'd rather people take responsibility on their own but if they are unwilling to do it then perhaps they should face a lawsuit. Ugh. Quote
spndnchz Posted March 18, 2015 Report Posted March 18, 2015 Exactly, so it is like a tax to balance the books when everything is over. So if the players pay in too much escrow (which they always do) they get money back after the final calculation of league wide revenue for the year. At least that is the way I understood it to work. I bet Kadri gets more games than we would expect because McDavid Chris Johnston @reporterchris 3m3 minutes ago Nazem Kadri is considered a repeat offender by the NHL following his suspension in November 2013. He faces a discipline hearing today. Four games for Kadri. Quote
LGR4GM Posted March 18, 2015 Author Report Posted March 18, 2015 Doesn't Columbus play Edmonton tonight? Quote
dudacek Posted March 19, 2015 Report Posted March 19, 2015 I think this might be the only thread that it's safe to post in at the moment. Holy crap, Sabrespace is having a collective meltdown today. Guys, pull yourselves together. Quote
LGR4GM Posted March 19, 2015 Author Report Posted March 19, 2015 I think this might be the only thread that it's safe to post in at the moment. Holy crap, Sabrespace is having a collective meltdown today. Guys, pull yourselves together. having you ever seen hell's kitchen? this is like that but with hockey an russia Since Kadri is a repeat offender I think the NHL was more lenient than I would have been. Quote
SwampD Posted March 19, 2015 Report Posted March 19, 2015 That Chicago Rags game was really good. The energy of the crowd for the Ducks Kings game just makes me sad. Someday we'll care again. ... and dudacek though it was safe. Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.