Since I switched to working at home, the only time I ever listen to OTA radio it's to catch a live sporting event. I can't sat I miss it in any measurable way.
2019 NHL Off Season News Thread
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Since I switched to working at home, the only time I ever listen to OTA radio it's to catch a live sporting event. I can't sat I miss it in any measurable way.
There were times over the summer when I would lose the SiriusXM signal in my wife’s car for hours at time. I’d switch to OTA because trying to talk her through switching the radio input to Bluetooth and starting Pandora or Sirius on my phone while I’m driving is an impossible task. Once I got to a traffic light, I’d get it changed.
Their fans sure seem happy with it. They'll have flexibility issues down the road if the cap doesn't increase as much as expected, but for the medium term they should be set up pretty well.
Of course, Marner is now got a target on his back thanks to the big contract. I think it'll be fine, but for the sake of his sanity I'd think he'll want to avoid a slow start.
Lightning re-sign Point, 3 years/$6.75 million AAV. No breakdown of the actual yet. LeBrin tweeted that it’s more than $1 million higher than their last offer.
The AAV is more than $200k lower than what Nylander is signed for. Point has 73 goals in the last 2 seasons, Nylander has hit 20 twice but he does have 80 assists in his last 2 full seasons.
The AAV is more than $200k lower than what Nylander is signed for. Point has 73 goals in the last 2 seasons, Nylander has hit 20 twice but he does have 80 assists in his last 2 full seasons.
The NHL has agreed to move 7 more Islanders games from Brooklyn to the Nassau Coliseum. They’ll play 28 at Nassau and 13 at Barclays Center. Today is also the ceremonial first day of construction on their new arena at Belmont Park.
Seven more Islanders games moved to NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum this season
Two of those games will be against the Rangers as Coliseum now to host 28 Isles games.
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UPDATE: Boomer said he's NOT doing the 6-7 Faceoff, but he wanted to (said he fought against it, but lost).
Also for those that liked his fantasy hockey segments with Higgins, he's on tour in Europe at the moment and not available, so while Boomer will talk fantasy, he won't have dedicated hours on the topic with Higgins.
This. Not only does Point avoid municipal income taxes, he also avoids State income taxes. And if he rents a home and leases a car like a smart boy, then he avoids Florida's super high property taxes and most of their hidden service fees.
Oh ... and this whole "mold breaking RFA season" is turning into a bust for everybody not named Mitch Marner. Virtually everyone else is getting something very much within the existing first RFA contract pay models.
Yep, a non-hockey role. He did play 4 years in college and didn’t ply until fall. Maybe he got a degree. Regardless, good on him.
KA definitely got his degree from Miami (OH). I had a chance to talk to him for a bit at one of those fan kiss and make up things before the 05-06 season ... following the lockout season when the team was doing everything they could to make up for the missed season. IIRC his degree was in business admin and you guys know he went to work as a player agent before working for the Sabres and then the Pegula's other hockey interests on the biz side. Good dude. Smart guy.
Not a huge fan of THIS news, by the way. Matthews with some incredibly childish behavior that is in no way funny or inconsequential.
Toronto Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews accused of disorderly conduct in Arizona
According to police report, Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews and friends tried to open door of parked car with woman inside at 2 a.m.
www.usatoday.com
Ron Francis has hired several pro scouts in anticipation of the 2021 expansion draft. Shockingly, he hired Ulf Samuelsson. He also hired Stu Barnes, Dave Hunter (who worked for the Canes?) and Cammi Granato, the first woman pro scout in the league.
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Yeah ... the least known of the Hunter brothers worked for Carolina's scouting department for a long while. IIRC he was a pro scout for us, and based on our crappy returns on NHL trades during that time, wasn't an especially bright shining light. Still, even for the progressive folks up in Seattle, a last name goes a long way.Ron Francis has hired several pro scouts in anticipation of the 2021 expansion draft. Shockingly, he hired Ulf Samuelsson. He also hired Stu Barnes, Dave Hunter (who worked for the Canes?) and Cammi Granato, the first woman pro scout in the league.
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I'm glad to see Cammi Granato join an NHL scouting department. She's as sharp as they come and let's face it ... most mainstream scouting departments are filled up with has-been former players who don't actually know what they're doing. It's a low bar, but I'm sure she'll be fine.
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Hmmm, I'm wondering if this is a subconscious thing seeing as he was arguably up for captaincy this year. Now? I wouldn't give it to him. Sorry, but if you can't even behave civil with the opposite sex.... let alone the fact you are a professional athlete? Come on.Not a huge fan of THIS news, by the way. Matthews with some incredibly childish behavior that is in no way funny or inconsequential.
Toronto Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews accused of disorderly conduct in Arizona
According to police report, Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews and friends tried to open door of parked car with woman inside at 2 a.m.www.usatoday.com