NHL business

[SKYO]

It's Canada's turn for some first overall picks, as America had a good run of Stanley Cups since the Habs won it before some of you were born.

[Lancer]

It's Canada's turn for some first overall picks, as America had a good run of Stanley Cups since the Habs won it before some of you were born.

Just not Vancouver... like, ever.

Winnipeg will get its chances until they become a contender - small market team needs protection and something for fans to come out for.

Calgary will likely get a couple - chalk it up to the Brian Burke factor. Likely has enough dirt on other league execs to buy him some leverage. Besides, somebody will remind league execs how great it was to see Calgary and Edmonton duking it out in the playoffs.

Ottawa will get none - the league wants somebody for the leaves to beat up on and the owner wouldn't open up his purse to contend anyway no matter how many 1st overalls the team gets.

Montreal will get none - they are a contender so long as Price dresses.

Toronto will get a boatload no matter how close they get to a playoff spot - between the incestuous relationship between the team's management and the league, the amount of suckage that team has historically had, and Rogers' influence WRT marketing and TV license $, there is no way the league won't bend every rule in the book to see them succeed between now and 2025.

Vancouver can look forward to picking 3 spots lower than their record would warrant - just for being Vancouver. Edmonton needs a punching bag and the league gives no fucks about the Canucks.

[Mickey107]

It's Canada's turn for some first overall picks, as America had a good run of Stanley Cups since the Habs won it before some of you were born.

Just not Vancouver... like, ever.

Winnipeg will get its chances until they become a contender - small market team needs protection and something for fans to come out for.

Calgary will likely get a couple - chalk it up to the Brian Burke factor. Likely has enough dirt on other league execs to buy him some leverage. Besides, somebody will remind league execs how great it was to see Calgary and Edmonton duking it out in the playoffs.

Ottawa will get none - the league wants somebody for the leaves to beat up on and the owner wouldn't open up his purse to contend anyway no matter how many 1st overalls the team gets.

Montreal will get none - they are a contender so long as Price dresses.

Toronto will get a boatload no matter how close they get to a playoff spot - between the incestuous relationship between the team's management and the league, the amount of suckage that team has historically had, and Rogers' influence WRT marketing and TV license $, there is no way the league won't bend every rule in the book to see them succeed between now and 2025.

Vancouver can look forward to picking 3 spots lower than their record would warrant - just for being Vancouver. Edmonton needs a punching bag and the league gives no fucks about the Canucks.

Yes, indeed sir, you are right!
We will always be disliked because we are a scheduling nightmare.
But as long as he lives, Garry Bettman will NEVER forgive the Canucks for the Luongo contract, even though all the principals are gone. He was made a mockery of and although we have been punished, it will never be enough..

[Aaronp18]

It's Canada's turn for some first overall picks, as America had a good run of Stanley Cups since the Habs won it before some of you were born.

Canada's turn?

"Canada" has had 5 of the last 7 - 1st overall picks. Hell since 1980 14 Canadian teams have drafted 1st overall.

7 of 31 teams are Canadian.

We're not getting any favours any time soon.

[SKYO]

Meh you become last you get a good shot...that's all I can say about it at this point lol.

[Hockey Widow]

Viola nomination takes Panthers drama to new, surreal heights
http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/viol ... l-heights/

Hope for a Panther rebirth after Viola nominated to take over as Secratary of the Army. He will remain an owner but needs to step aside from the management of the team.

[Topper]

Last night's game vs the Flames highlights why wins are 2 point, regulation losses are 0 and 1 for an OT or SH loss.

A regulation win last night is a 4 point swing in the standings, OT or SH win is a 2 point swing.

Those of you who propose a regulation win as 3 points, that would be a 6 point swing in the standings for a regulation decision and a 2 point swing for OT/SH.

Three points for a regulation win overly inflates division and conference games.

[Mickey107]

Really don't know or understand the reasoning of the "Bye Week" experiment, in particular, how it's implemented.
Already a condensed season this year, so maybe next year would have been better. I understand that a week off can be beneficial to recharge the batteries, practice and spend time with families.
I also realize everyone is supposed to say, 2 points in October is as important as 2 points in Feb, March, but:
The way it is randomly scheduled for each team, can't help thinking it changes the dynamics of the playoff race and to me, that makes it wrong and I'm thinking a couple or few teams could think that or use it as an excuse.

If all concerned really think it's a good idea, and want to move forward with it, wouldn't it be better if the whole league took the bye week? Guess that would create too much loss of revenue for that week, so that wont happen.

[Cornuck]

Really don't know or understand the reasoning of the "Bye Week" experiment, in particular, how it's implemented.
Already a condensed season this year, so maybe next year would have been better. I understand that a week off can be beneficial to recharge the batteries, practice and spend time with families.
I also realize everyone is supposed to say, 2 points in October is as important as 2 points in Feb, March, but:
The way it is randomly scheduled for each team, can't help thinking it changes the dynamics of the playoff race and to me, that makes it wrong and I'm thinking a couple or few teams could think that or use it as an excuse.

If all concerned really think it's a good idea, and want to move forward with it, wouldn't it be better if the whole league took the bye week? Guess that would create too much loss of revenue for that week, so that wont happen.

Starting bye week the same year as the World Cup was dumb - and although a week without hockey won't make a dent down in the States and Canada would survive and get back on board - they could just shut down between Christmas and New Years. Most fans wouldn't care (or notice) and the players would get a decent break with families.

Or just do what they did, shorten the season even more - and have the casual fan wonder why there's no games next week.

[Strangelove]

they could just shut down between Christmas and New Years.

this

[Hockey Widow]

Too much money during the Christmas break with all those Christmas tickets.

Is it a league wide by-week or just every team gets one during the season? I thought it every team gets a buy week at some point. I like it. A lot of teams nursing injuries, gives them an opportunity to get some rest.

[rats19]

The NHL GMs are presently in Florida for their annual meeting and have decided to propose a significant change in regulations for the next season in order to increase the number of goals we see during games.

Coaches will no longer be able to take a time out after an icing call in order to rest players who have been on the ice for quite some time.


Que the equipment issues....lol

[Mickey107]

Is it possible we are finally seeing Bettman actually making an effort to straighten out the Phoenix situation?
If it moves, ya if, it will have to stay west as eastern owners would generally not support another team in the east.

[Aaronp18]

The NHL GMs are presently in Florida for their annual meeting and have decided to propose a significant change in regulations for the next season in order to increase the number of goals we see during games.

Coaches will no longer be able to take a time out after an icing call in order to rest players who have been on the ice for quite some time.


Que the equipment issues....lol

This is dumb. How is this a significant change in regulation? Teams get 1 timeout!

It'll likely lead to more injuries if anything, when guys are tired they are more prone to injury.

In all seriousness if they want to increase the number of goals per game just get over it and increase the size of the nets. This way goalies won't bitch about being less protected. It's simple, to increase goals you need to drop the average save percentage. Bigger nets gets that done in the easiest manner. Bigger rinks aren't happening because it's just too expensive!

The do it in every other sport. Different field sizes, goal sizes, ball sizes, etc. Hell you have 5/6 year old kids using the same nets as 6'5" 220lb goalies in the NHL.

I was against the bigger nets but I just don't see another way that won't cost millions!

Not allowing a timeout after an icing isn't going to make a significant impact.

[SKYO]

Change nothing, game is fine as it is, maybe if Bettman quits expanding the NHL thereby diluting the talent in the game, maybe then they'd be more powerhouses which in turn = more scoring.

Should have some flexibility in the cap as well so powerhouse teams can keep their talent longer.

The NHL hellbent on creating equality across the league is what is hampering the game as well, they are already giving Vegas great odds in improving quickly.

So one can say this is Bettman's failure and lack of oversight that is causing mediocrity across the league.