Around the league (signings, RFAs injuries)

[Strangelove]

https://thehockeynews.com/news/article/ ... -community

Like I said a couple years ago. What a waste of what once (was) a cool word and a beautiful event to witness.

What was once a cool word and a beautiful event?

Yup...thx

What is the word, sorry should be clearer in my question.

Reef, that was just Micky's way of peeing all over the jersey which Per linked...

[Curmudgeon]

The key point about the dark days of this rebuild, is that Benning brought in guys with character and pride.

EVERYONE knew we didn’t have the skill, but JB paid (usually 500k-1m too much and 1 year too long in term) To bring guys in where losing was not acceptable- knowing we were losing because of a lack of skill. And I don’t mean the place holders while we sucked (Etem, Gaunce, etc) But, the Sutter, Beagle, Dorset, kind of warriors that helped keep a ‘try hard -always’ work ethic instead of an ‘Edmonton’ style “we are awesome and deserve it” attitude. We did not develop a ‘losing culture’ like other teams (Buffalo) did.

This is an understated - and misunderstood- part of the last 4 years that happened here ( and everywhere) while there is a rebuild.


... not stroking off Benning for this, or saying he did it 100% right, just stating a fact as to what appears to be his method.

Those moves weren't necessarily crippling, it's the Eriksson contract and Luongo hit that are really causing the grief. Take those two out and the dollars for the others are at least manageable.

[Mickey107]

NHLPA@NHLPA
Congratulations to Chris Thorburn, who today announces his retirement following 801 NHL GP. The forward played for four franchises and was a member of 2018-19 Stanley Cup-winning St Louis Blues
9:02 AM · Jun 22, 2020

Link

“Thank you to everyone who supported me, believed in me, and influenced me throughout my hockey career. The Buffalo Sabres, Pittsburgh Penguins, Winnipeg Jets and St. Louis Blues all took a chance on me and for that I am forever grateful."

801 games. Pretty good write up..

[Mickey107]

The Hockey Hall of Fame announced its 2020 class of inductees on Wednesday. Five players were named to this year's class: Jarome Iginla, Marian Hossa, Kevin Lowe, Kim St-Pierre and Doug Wilson. They are joined by longtime NHL executive Ken Holland, in the builder category.55 mins ago

https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/igi ... 20category.

Maybe a "tube for you" at a later date. Big maybe.

[Blob Mckenzie]

Lmao Kevin Lowe. A product of a good team. Why not Doctor Randy Gregg and Charlie Huddy? HHOF continues to embarrass themselves. Dick Duff, Clark Gillies, Guy Carbonneau, Kevin Lowe. There’s more I’m sure that don’t belong. Getting as bad as the CFL.

[Megaterio Llamas]

Lmao Kevin Lowe. A product of a good team. Why not Doctor Randy Gregg and Charlie Huddy? HHOF continues to embarrass themselves. Dick Duff, Clark Gillies, Guy Carbonneau, Kevin Lowe. There’s more I’m sure that don’t belong. Getting as bad as the CFL.

Where's the love for Lowe's partner Lee Fogolin?

[Curmudgeon]

Lmao Kevin Lowe. A product of a good team. Why not Doctor Randy Gregg and Charlie Huddy? HHOF continues to embarrass themselves. Dick Duff, Clark Gillies, Guy Carbonneau, Kevin Lowe. There’s more I’m sure that don’t belong. Getting as bad as the CFL.

Where's the love for Lowe's partner Lee Fogolin?

Or Esa Tikkanen for that matter. 5 Cups with two teams, good playoff numbers and some decent Selke recognition.

[Cherry Picker]

Lmao Kevin Lowe. A product of a good team. Why not Doctor Randy Gregg and Charlie Huddy? HHOF continues to embarrass themselves. Dick Duff, Clark Gillies, Guy Carbonneau, Kevin Lowe. There’s more I’m sure that don’t belong. Getting as bad as the CFL.

Where's the love for Lowe's partner Lee Fogolin?

Or Esa Tikkanen for that matter. 5 Cups with two teams, good playoff numbers and some decent Selke recognition.

What! They skipped over Kenny Linseman again??! They have something against rat-faced punks?
I guess Marchant will never get in either. Fricken Zoomorphismists!

Time to protest! Amirite! RLM - Rat Lives Matter!

[Curmudgeon]

Lmao Kevin Lowe. A product of a good team. Why not Doctor Randy Gregg and Charlie Huddy? HHOF continues to embarrass themselves. Dick Duff, Clark Gillies, Guy Carbonneau, Kevin Lowe. There’s more I’m sure that don’t belong. Getting as bad as the CFL.

Where's the love for Lowe's partner Lee Fogolin?

Or Esa Tikkanen for that matter. 5 Cups with two teams, good playoff numbers and some decent Selke recognition.

What! They skipped over Kenny Linseman again??! They have something against rat-faced punks?
I guess Marchant will never get in either. Fricken Zoomorphismists!

Time to protest! Amirite! RLM - Rat Lives Matter!

Think Terry Harper.

[Chef Boi RD]

The Canadian Homer hockey media fraternity LOVES Lowe. It’s a Fucking joke he’s getting in Hall.

[Mickey107]

jeffbezosVerified
I’m excited to announce that Amazon has bought the naming rights to the historic Seattle arena previously known as KeyArena. Instead of calling it Amazon Arena, we’re naming it Climate Pledge Arena as a regular reminder of the urgent need for climate action. It will be the first net zero carbon certified arena in the world, generate zero waste from operations and events, and use reclaimed rainwater in the ice system to create the greenest ice in the NHL. #ClimatePledge

OK then.

Will Per change alliances?

More on the Arena, (with more concept photos>>> https://komonews.com/sports/nhl/seattle ... me-its-now

"This unprecedented partnership is the first of its kind in sports and entertainment and is a commitment to tackle the most pressing problem facing our planet, climate change," the statement said.

Jeff Bezoz, the CEO of Amazon, announced the new name in an Instagram post.

"I’m excited to announce that Amazon has bought the naming rights to the historic Seattle arena previously known as KeyArena," he wrote. "Instead of calling it Amazon Arena, we’re naming it Climate Pledge Arena as a regular reminder of the urgent need for climate action."

The arena, originally built in 1962 as part of the World’s Fair, has been an entertainment and sports hub in Seattle ever since.

https://www.king5.com/article/news/loca ... 632e95cc61

[Strangelove]

Instead of calling it Amazon Arena, we’re naming it Climate Hokey Over-the-top Pledge Arena as a way to appease the leftist nutjobs of the Pacific Northwest.

CHOP... and name the team the Seattle Subversives.

[Madcombinepilot]

The key point about the dark days of this rebuild, is that Benning brought in guys with character and pride.

EVERYONE knew we didn’t have the skill, but JB paid (usually 500k-1m too much and 1 year too long in term) To bring guys in where losing was not acceptable- knowing we were losing because of a lack of skill. And I don’t mean the place holders while we sucked (Etem, Gaunce, etc) But, the Sutter, Beagle, Dorset, kind of warriors that helped keep a ‘try hard -always’ work ethic instead of an ‘Edmonton’ style “we are awesome and deserve it” attitude. We did not develop a ‘losing culture’ like other teams (Buffalo) did.

This is an understated - and misunderstood- part of the last 4 years that happened here ( and everywhere) while there is a rebuild.


... not stroking off Benning for this, or saying he did it 100% right, just stating a fact as to what appears to be his method.

Those moves weren't necessarily crippling, it's the Eriksson contract and Luongo hit that are really causing the grief. Take those two out and the dollars for the others are at least manageable.

Well, Luongo isn't Bennings deal, and the main problem with Ericcssoonns contract is that its a year too long. NOBODY expected Loui to fall off a cliff as bad as he did.. Actually the real problem is how it was structured with the no move clause...

meh. Loui is on the bus to the ECHL. that should help him with his 'termination contract decision process'

[Strangelove]

Well, Luongo isn't Bennings deal, and the main problem with Ericcssoonns contract is that its a year too long. NOBODY expected Loui to fall off a cliff as bad as he did.. Actually the real problem is how it was structured with the no move clause...

meh. Loui is on the bus to the ECHL. that should help him with his 'termination contract decision process'

It's great that it was front-loaded, which is the way wealthier teams should structure long-term contracts to older players.

On the very day Loui was signed I pointed that out.

[Blob Mckenzie]

In hindsight the main problem with Eriksson’s contract is it was five years too long and about 29 million too much.

Air Thief needs to move on.