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Post by madmarx on Jun 16, 2020 15:55:01 GMT -5
We have relieved Jason Botterill of his duties as General Manager. Senior Vice President of Business Administration Kevyn Adams has been named General Manager.Sabres I think that Botterill was a mess but wouldn’t you think it’d be time for a seasoned GM with some kind of track record. Instead they again go with an in house hire with no real resume. Adams might turn out be fine but holy crap if he doesn’t it could cost them Eichel in six years or if he demands a trade even sooner. Ownership there is the biggest issue, you’re a 100% right they need a legit GM ..
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Post by orym on Jun 16, 2020 16:34:49 GMT -5
As long as Montreal gets swept, I'll be okay with the format But Ory, they should NEVER be in a position to eliminate pittsburgh and [all of a sudden} go from 12th in conference to Top 8..They should AT LEAST have to eliminate 2 teams in order to qualify in top 16..Pisses me off beyond words. Like I said before and of course Ory, it's only my opinion..I think its much FAIRER to have TOP 6 be in and have 4 teams fight for Wildcard positions.. This is better because lesser teams means a lesser chance of someone getting the virus AND Top 10 makes alot more sense and way more fairer than top 12.. Yeah I would have definitely done it about 1000 different ways than what they actually settled on but I got to believe the Hockey Gods will help the teams that don't deserve it to an early exit. It would be an absolute freaking miracle if the Habs made any noise this year. They are a dreadful team in my opinion that is nowhere near worthy of competing for the Stanley Cup with their current roster. I agree with you wholeheartedly brother!
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Post by orym on Jun 16, 2020 16:38:18 GMT -5
I think that Botterill was a mess but wouldn’t you think it’d be time for a seasoned GM with some kind of track record. Instead they again go with an in house hire with no real resume. Adams might turn out be fine but holy crap if he doesn’t it could cost them Eichel in six years or if he demands a trade even sooner. Ownership there is the biggest issue, you’re a 100% right they need a legit GM .. I wonder if any legit GMs would even want the job. Did they try to find someone else or just hand it in house again I wonder? If what the fans say is to be believed, sounds like maybe the owner isn't the best guy to work for! Man I feel for Buffalo sports fans. What a disaster!
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Post by madmarx on Jun 17, 2020 15:29:38 GMT -5
Ownership there is the biggest issue, you’re a 100% right they need a legit GM .. I wonder if any legit GMs would even want the job. Did they try to find someone else or just hand it in house again I wonder? If what the fans say is to be believed, sounds like maybe the owner isn't the best guy to work for! Man I feel for Buffalo sports fans. What a disaster! Very similar to the Sens Owner far to involved with operations just hire someone Quality to run the club .
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Post by madmarx on Jun 17, 2020 15:48:04 GMT -5
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Post by kjc2 on Jun 17, 2020 17:45:35 GMT -5
And Pavel seemed so normal. Why would they micro chip everyone when everyone owning a phone can be tracked anywhere.
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Post by kjc2 on Jun 17, 2020 17:52:06 GMT -5
The boys on OverDrive spent a little too much time on crapping on Z today, saying he is a dirty player and suggesting he may not be able to get away with it as easily with a quiet empty building.
I laugh at their bitterness and they still talk about punch that dropped Tavares like a sack of spuds last year. Lol
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Post by madmarx on Jun 17, 2020 17:58:15 GMT -5
The boys on OverDrive spent a little too much time on crapping on Z today, saying he is a dirty player and suggesting he may not be able to get away with it as easily with a quiet empty building. I laugh at their bitterness and they still talk about punch that dropped Tavares like a sack of spuds last year. Lol I caught that today Z perfected “Dirty” 😭😭, can’t stand Mike Johnson, Hayes is tolerable but favourite is Noodles the only one that isn’t overly bias ..
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Post by madmarx on Jun 17, 2020 17:59:52 GMT -5
And Pavel seemed so normal. Why would they micro chip everyone when everyone owning a phone can be tracked anywhere. Russians are a weird bunch not sure how one falls down that rabbit hole ??
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Post by kjc2 on Jun 17, 2020 18:32:33 GMT -5
The boys on OverDrive spent a little too much time on crapping on Z today, saying he is a dirty player and suggesting he may not be able to get away with it as easily with a quiet empty building. I laugh at their bitterness and they still talk about punch that dropped Tavares like a sack of spuds last year. Lol I caught that today Z perfected “Dirty” 😭😭, can’t stand Mike Johnson, Hayes is tolerable but favourite is Noodles the only one that isn’t overly bias .. I think O’dog, Hayes and Noodles are good together and come up with some fresh crazy stuff to talk about but on their own Noodles is the most sensible and unbiased like you said, Hayes is great but when it comes to the Leafs he’s a card carrying homer with blinders on and while O’Dog comes up with some funny stuff he’s basically an 8 year old child half the time.
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Post by kjc2 on Jun 17, 2020 18:36:51 GMT -5
Mike Johnson 🤮 I don’t like his biased slant on all things Leafs, Habs and also Sens when he’s doing Sens games. He has a healthy disdain for the Bruins as well.
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Post by madmarx on Jun 17, 2020 18:43:26 GMT -5
I caught that today Z perfected “Dirty” 😭😭, can’t stand Mike Johnson, Hayes is tolerable but favourite is Noodles the only one that isn’t overly bias .. I think O’dog, Hayes and Noodles are good together and come up with some fresh crazy stuff to talk about but on their own Noodles is the most sensible and unbiased like you said, Hayes is great but when it comes to the Leafs he’s a card carrying homer with blinders on and while O’Dog comes up with some funny stuff he’s basically an 8 year old child half the time. Comic relief when there together no matter the subject doesn’t take much to get them off the rails good listening for the most part , especially when the Leafs are losing..
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Post by kjc2 on Jun 17, 2020 20:31:50 GMT -5
I think O’dog, Hayes and Noodles are good together and come up with some fresh crazy stuff to talk about but on their own Noodles is the most sensible and unbiased like you said, Hayes is great but when it comes to the Leafs he’s a card carrying homer with blinders on and while O’Dog comes up with some funny stuff he’s basically an 8 year old child half the time. Comic relief when there together no matter the subject doesn’t take much to get them off the rails good listening for the most part , especially when the Leafs are losing.. When the Leafs are losing it’s off the rails, the sky is falling pure gold.😂
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Post by nfld77 on Jun 18, 2020 21:57:49 GMT -5
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Post by madmarx on Jun 19, 2020 16:41:51 GMT -5
Austin Matthews tested positive for covid - 19
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Post by madmarx on Jun 19, 2020 17:02:44 GMT -5
Tampa shut down training facilities due to positive tests ..
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Post by SeaBass on Jun 19, 2020 18:45:29 GMT -5
I am not sure the season is ever going to resume. Too many people getting sick.
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Post by kjc2 on Jun 19, 2020 19:31:28 GMT -5
I am not sure the season is ever going to resume. Too many people getting sick. I was thinking the same after today’s news.
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Post by Losing my mind on Jun 20, 2020 6:52:16 GMT -5
I'm honestly not surprised or disappointed. I want hockey back, but not in some mickey mouse format.
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Post by madmarx on Jun 20, 2020 7:01:20 GMT -5
I am not sure the season is ever going to resume. Too many people getting sick. According to NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly, the league will be prepared to keep playing if multiple players test positive in the playoffs like they did Friday
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Post by kjc2 on Jun 20, 2020 13:18:26 GMT -5
I am not sure the season is ever going to resume. Too many people getting sick. According to NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly, the league will be prepared to keep playing if multiple players test positive in the playoffs like they did Friday I was really getting tired of the talking heads continuing with the asterisk talk on the Stanley Cup winner. I believe that any team that goes through 4 rounds and comes out on top there should be no Asterisk. However I will say that if any team wins the cup by winning a round or two while facing a depleted opposing lineup due to covid then I’d say yes to the Asterisk.
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Post by SeaBass on Jun 23, 2020 14:02:02 GMT -5
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Post by madmarx on Jun 23, 2020 15:50:03 GMT -5
Vegas, LA, Chicago, Edmonton, Vancouver, Edmonton are remaining options for NHL hub cities. Was told in e-mail exchange with Bill Daly that, "New York was explored." But creating and maintaining bubble was likely unattainable.
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Post by fforr on Jun 24, 2020 9:49:12 GMT -5
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Post by orym on Jun 24, 2020 11:45:56 GMT -5
Vegas, LA, Chicago, Edmonton, Vancouver, Edmonton are remaining options for NHL hub cities. Was told in e-mail exchange with Bill Daly that, "New York was explored." But creating and maintaining bubble was likely unattainable. Is Toronto out? I had heard Toronto was on the table too but maybe that has changed. A few weeks ago it seemed like Vegas and Chicago were the hubs. I couldn't imagine Edmonton gets it but it is summer so maybe they have that going for them!
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Post by madmarx on Jun 24, 2020 15:34:04 GMT -5
Vegas, LA, Chicago, Edmonton, Vancouver, Edmonton are remaining options for NHL hub cities. Was told in e-mail exchange with Bill Daly that, "New York was explored." But creating and maintaining bubble was likely unattainable. Is Toronto out? I had heard Toronto was on the table too but maybe that has changed. A few weeks ago it seemed like Vegas and Chicago were the hubs. I couldn't imagine Edmonton gets it but it is summer so maybe they have that going for them! Yes I believe Toronto went out in the first round 👀, Edmonton has very few cases so they have that going for them ..
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Post by madmarx on Jun 24, 2020 15:44:53 GMT -5
Class of 2020: Jarome Iginla, Marian Hossa, Kevin Lowe, Doug Wilson, Kim St. Pierre and Ken Holland (builder).
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Post by kjc2 on Jun 24, 2020 18:46:01 GMT -5
Is Toronto out? I had heard Toronto was on the table too but maybe that has changed. A few weeks ago it seemed like Vegas and Chicago were the hubs. I couldn't imagine Edmonton gets it but it is summer so maybe they have that going for them! Yes I believe Toronto went out in the first round 👀, Edmonton has very few cases so they have that going for them .. I see Edmonton here twice but TSN is still saying Toronto is in the mix. Also I hope the Eastern teams have eastern time zone starts.
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Post by kjc2 on Jun 24, 2020 18:47:36 GMT -5
Class of 2020: Jarome Iginla, Marian Hossa, Kevin Lowe, Doug Wilson, Kim St. Pierre and Ken Holland (builder). That’s a good group, no arguments here.
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Post by nfld77 on Jun 24, 2020 21:19:16 GMT -5
Class of 2020: Jarome Iginla, Marian Hossa, Kevin Lowe, Doug Wilson, Kim St. Pierre and Ken Holland (builder). That’s a good group, no arguments here. Personally I think Holland is one of the best sports executives of our generation, all sports included. If he can do to the Oilers HALF of what he did in Detroit, they'll be in good shape for a long time.
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