Around the NHL 2017

[LTS]

I might find my way to that... could be cool.

[pastajoe]

So Utica it is, then, because getting an Uber in Rome is near impossible.

 

Also, what's the date?

It’s Tues Sept 25. I’ll bet the teams will stay at the Turning Stone Casino if they stay overnight.

 

 

And then there’s this:

 

Now, the next question is: Will the NHL preseason game be played at Clinton Arena — which was famously rebuilt after a fire burned the building first finished in 1949 — or the Adirondack Bank Center at the Utica Memorial Auditorium? According to Orsino, that decision will be made mid-June. He has been in talks with the NHL, and it is his indication that the league is picking between the historic village of Clinton rink or the downtown Utica staple.

 

https://www.google.com/amp/www.uticaod.com/sports/20180518/buffalo-columbus-to-play-nhl-preseason-game-in-mohawk-valley%3ftemplate=ampart

[LTS]

Seems a bit disingenuous to play anywhere but the building that was awarded doesn't it?

[Eleven]

It’s Tues Sept 25. I’ll bet the teams will stay at the Turning Stone Casino if they stay overnight.

 

 

Is there anywhere else to stay?

Seems a bit disingenuous to play anywhere but the building that was awarded doesn't it?

 

If it's not in that building, I'm not going. 

[ubkev]

Is there anywhere else to stay?

 

Are you kidding?? There's a lovely Econo Lodge in Rome. It's in a terrific part of town right past some railroad tracks next to a Denny's where I saw a man stabbed to death. Then there's the Rome motel, the Hotel Utica and I'm sure there's a red roof inn somewhere in there.

 

No, seriously, Turning Stone is the only place to stay.

[ubkev]

If it's not in that building, I'm not going.

Remember all the rinks in Youngblood? It's like that, but crappier.

[Eleven]

Are you kidding?? There's a lovely Econo Lodge in Rome. It's in a terrific part of town right past some railroad tracks next to a Denny's where I saw a man stabbed to death. Then there's the Rome motel, the Hotel Utica and I'm sure there's a red roof inn somewhere in there.

 

No, seriously, Turning Stone is the only place to stay.

 

Looks like there's a Doubletree in Utica.  I think I'm going to do that.

 

Turningstone is annoying.

Remember all the rinks in Youngblood? It's like that, but crappier.

 

That sounds perfect!

[darksabre]

Remember all the rinks in Youngblood? It's like that, but crappier.

Perfect.

[LTS]

 

All I could think of is Old Time Hockey, eh?  I searched for an image, I came across this one.  It's pretty awesome and since it's we have a really awesome artist on this forum I figured I would share this image.

 

Along with the link to the artist at DeviantArt - https://ryanwrobel.deviantart.com/art/Old-Time-Hockey-582233413

 

Some good stuff in that profile.

[pastajoe]

Is there anywhere else to stay?

 

 

If it's not in that building, I'm not going.

There’s a lot of brand hotels around, even some just outside the casino near the Thruway. But there’s not any right near the Clinton Arena.

 

This is still pretty much how the inside of the arena looks before the makeover.

[Brawndo]

There is word tonight that MIN is preparing to name Paul Fenton its new GM. Not sure of timetable for announcement, though.

 

Per Friedman

[WildCard]

There is word tonight that MIN is preparing to name Paul Fenton its new GM. Not sure of timetable for announcement, though.

 

Per Friedman

Fenton finally gets his shot. Interesting 

[Brawndo]

Per Athletic Lou Lamierello will be President of Hockey Ops for the Isles.

[WildCard]

Per Athletic Lou Lamierello will be President of Hockey Ops for the Isles.

...why?

[inkman]

...why?

Edited May 21, 2018 by inkman

[Trettioåtta]

Fenton finally gets his shot. Interesting 

 

This is when he then dominates and makes everyone else rue the day they ignored his grumpy ass

[Brawndo]

...why?

This

 

Kypreos: "Talks with Tavares and Lamoriello, I heard they went well, at least he is interested in hearing what Lamoriello has to say...Listen, a week ago we thought there was no hope for Tavares to re-sign with NYI, at best now people are telling me, 50-50" #Isles

[LTS]

This

 

Kypreos: "Talks with Tavares and Lamoriello, I heard they went well, at least he is interested in hearing what Lamoriello has to say...Listen, a week ago we thought there was no hope for Tavares to re-sign with NYI, at best now people are telling me, 50-50" #Isles

 

I'd say this is exactly the reason he's there.  They had to know that Tavares had little confidence in the leadership of the organization.  Lamoriello at least brings a level of competence.  Whether it's enough remains to be seen.  

[WildCard]

This

 

Kypreos: "Talks with Tavares and Lamoriello, I heard they went well, at least he is interested in hearing what Lamoriello has to say...Listen, a week ago we thought there was no hope for Tavares to re-sign with NYI, at best now people are telling me, 50-50" #Isles

Well now I want to know why Toronto pushed him out of the door

[Brawndo]

From the NYI

 

From the NYI release:

"The New York Islanders announced today the hiring of Lou Lamoriello as President of Hockey Operations. He will have full authority over all hockey matters with the organization."

[WildCard]

From the NYI

 

From the NYI release:

"The New York Islanders announced today the hiring of Lou Lamoriello as President of Hockey Operations. He will have full authority over all hockey matters with the organization."

Garth Snow

[darksabre]

:lol: perfect gif

[Brawndo]

Well now I want to know why Toronto pushed him out of the door

Dubas was ready for an increased role and was probably going to move on if he do not get the GM Position

[WildCard]

AGM Mike Hunter of the Leafs is leaving, no word of where he's going yet it's definitely the Islanders

 

http://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/23570660/assistant-gm-mark-hunter-leaving-toronto-maple-leafs

[Taro T]

Well now I want to know why Toronto pushed him out of the door

Pretty sure the plan was for him to only stay there for 3 years when he signed on. Really doubt he was pushed out as much as he didn't want to be part of a decision making team. He was THE man in Joisey & will be again (unfortunately) on the Island (Brooklyn is on LI ;)). Darn shame, liked having Snow calling their shots.