Around The NHL 2022-23 Regular Season

[tom webster]

On 2/23/2023 at 6:48 PM, tom webster said:

Kane to Rangers almost done. 

Took a little longer then expected but this should be done today.

[Taro T]

6 minutes ago, tom webster said:

Took a little longer then expected but this should be done today.

Any word on who the 3rd team providing the grease is?

[Flashsabre]

7 minutes ago, Taro T said:

Any word on who the 3rd team providing the grease is?

One report said Vancouver or Anaheim.

Also Meier talks are reportedly picking up steam, NJ still the front runner.

[tom webster]

7 minutes ago, Taro T said:

Any word on who the 3rd team providing the grease is?

I could guess but my conversations were more about whether Patrick was going to choose to go. To be honest, I didn’t ask about the other team. FWIW, the person I’m with just said Anaheim.

[Brawndo]

 

[Taro T]

2 minutes ago, Brawndo said:

 

The Rags picking up somebody from Vancouver too?

That move doesn't make sense on 1st glance.

[Eleven]

48 minutes ago, Taro T said:

The Rags picking up somebody from Vancouver too?

That move doesn't make sense on 1st glance.

Space for Kane.

[Taro T]

18 minutes ago, Eleven said:

Space for Kane.

Not really.  He only makes $875k.

[Eleven]

1 minute ago, Taro T said:

Not really.  He only makes $875k.

In the immortal words of Radar O'Reilly, "wait for it."

[Taro T]

2 minutes ago, Eleven said:

In the immortal words of Radar O'Reilly, "wait for it."

Fully expect Kane to be a Blue Shirt this afternoon or evening, but don't see how Kravtsov was the piece holding everything up.

[JohninMinn.]

Rangers vs Bruins Conference Final

I don't care what you kids say Buffalo blood would have been fun.

 

[Buffalonill]

37 minutes ago, JohninMinn. said:

Rangers vs Bruins Conference Final

I don't care what you kids say Buffalo blood would have been fun.

 

How are they playing boston when buffalo beats them 

[Thorner]

You guys are all correct the bruins aren’t good

Shouldn’t have posted it 

[LGR4GM]

 

[Eleven]

1 hour ago, LGR4GM said:

 

Who wouldn't trade a second for Niederreiter?  I'd do that every day.

[FrenchConnection44]

18 hours ago, Marvin said:

By points percentage the 1929-30 Bruins, the 1943-4 Canadiens, and the 1976-7 Canadiens were better.

 

18 hours ago, Thorny said:

Competition was also not close to what it is today 

 

not to mention the 43-44 habs playing in a 6 team league. 

 

The Bruins are having a truly great season. But they are not close to the best. Even record wise. If one takes the OT wins and turns them into ties, their record right now would be 38-8-11. 

The 76-77 Habs finished 60-8-12. For Boston to tie that level of domination, leaving aside OT wins, they would have to go 22-0-1 the rest of the way. And to just match those losses they'd have to go undefeated the last 23 games! In fact, the 76, 77, and 78 Canadiens had 127, 132, and 129 pts. with records of: 58-11-11; 60-8-12; 59-10-11. Incredible run. 

That 70s era Canadiens are the greatest team I've ever seen. Felt like it was all-star after all-star (or HOFer after HOFer) on the ice every shift. The greatest dynasty in history, imo (winning 4 straight Stanley Cups with complete domination and flare; obviously, the greatest franchise in history). I'd put the 80s Oilers 2nd among dynasties (winning 5 in 7. But, of course, the talent was also insane). 

Also, it's a misnomer to say the competition was not as strong in those eras because there were fewer teams (obviously, human and sports evolution entails that modern players/teams are much better athletes than those in the past but that's a different discussion). The fact that there were fewer teams did not imply the competition level was worse. Imagine all the best hockey players today not being spread across 32 teams but only 6. One can argue that more teams dilutes talent and makes it easier to win games. How insane would those 6 teams be? How hard would it be to get a win against any of the 6 and having to play each team once every 5 games? Or, imagine if the Sabres entire schedule this year was Boston, Toronto, Carolina, New Jersey, and Tampa Bay? 

[FrenchConnection44]

1 hour ago, LGR4GM said:

 

A second rounder?!?! What? 

We could have given them our 2nd rounder (which is likely to be higher) and we still have the Flyers 2nd rounder. 

Come on, man. 

[Buffalonill]

11 minutes ago, FrenchConnection44 said:

A second rounder?!?! What? 

We could have given them our 2nd rounder (which is likely to be higher) and we still have the Flyers 2nd rounder. 

Come on, man. 

We need defense 

[North Buffalo]

Well playoff position didnt last long Pitts won 😞

[MattPie]

4 minutes ago, North Buffalo said:

Well playoff position didnt last long Pitts won 😞

But but we have a game in hand! 🙂

[LGR4GM]

16 minutes ago, FrenchConnection44 said:

A second rounder?!?! What? 

We could have given them our 2nd rounder (which is likely to be higher) and we still have the Flyers 2nd rounder. 

Come on, man. 

It's a 2nd rounder in 2024

[FrenchConnection44]

5 minutes ago, Buffalonill said:

We need defense 

We have several needs. We do need defense. But we also need a physical forward who can mix it up in front and also back check. Niederreiter provides that. 

And what defenseman of similar calibre is out there for a 2nd rounder? Who is also under contract for next year as Niederreiter is?

Just now, LGR4GM said:

It's a 2nd rounder in 2024

Which makes it even more of a no brainer! An even better deal. 

[Curt]

 

 

24 minutes ago, North Buffalo said:

Well playoff position didnt last long Pitts won 😞

By pts % the Sabres are actually in the 1st wildcard spot right now.

[sweetlou]

Still think Pens get 7 seed and Sabres sneak in on last day and get 8th.  

That makeup game in Columbus could be like a home game for Buffalo if they need the win to get in!!!

[Thorner]

53 minutes ago, FrenchConnection44 said:

 

 

The Bruins are having a truly great season. But they are not close to the best. Even record wise. If one takes the OT wins and turns them into ties, their record right now would be 38-8-11. 

The 76-77 Habs finished 60-8-12. For Boston to tie that level of domination, leaving aside OT wins, they would have to go 22-0-1 the rest of the way. And to just match those losses they'd have to go undefeated the last 23 games! In fact, the 76, 77, and 78 Canadiens had 127, 132, and 129 pts. with records of: 58-11-11; 60-8-12; 59-10-11. Incredible run. 

That 70s era Canadiens are the greatest team I've ever seen. Felt like it was all-star after all-star (or HOFer after HOFer) on the ice every shift. The greatest dynasty in history, imo (winning 4 straight Stanley Cups with complete domination and flare; obviously, the greatest franchise in history). I'd put the 80s Oilers 2nd among dynasties (winning 5 in 7. But, of course, the talent was also insane). 

Also, it's a misnomer to say the competition was not as strong in those eras because there were fewer teams (obviously, human and sports evolution entails that modern players/teams are much better athletes than those in the past but that's a different discussion). The fact that there were fewer teams did not imply the competition level was worse. Imagine all the best hockey players today not being spread across 32 teams but only 6. One can argue that more teams dilutes talent and makes it easier to win games. How insane would those 6 teams be? How hard would it be to get a win against any of the 6 and having to play each team once every 5 games? Or, imagine if the Sabres entire schedule this year was Boston, Toronto, Carolina, New Jersey, and Tampa Bay? 

You are arguing parity hasn’t increased over time? You would be incorrect factually

There is assuredly more competition today than in the 6 team league.