2025-26 NHL Miscellaneous Thread

[jeffbear]

Looks like the Slugs are making a goalie change, UPL is in the starter’s crease at their morning skate.

Shuffling deck chairs on the Titanic if they can’t tighten up their puck movement. They’ve been handing over possession like it’s freaking Christmas

 

[jeffbear]

Bill Guerin, Chris MacFarland and Pat Verbeek are the finalists for GM of the year. That’s the last award to be announced, the team with the 2nd best record in the league was shut out.

Guerin, MacFarland, Verbeek named finalists for GM of the Year Award | NHL.com

Wild, Avalanche, Ducks executives vie for honor

www.nhl.com

I have had serious doubts about Verbeek, but it must be said that he had a great off season last year. Bailing on Zegras took balls and most of his veteran additions have worked out pretty well. We’ll see how he handles his blueline this summer though. He’s got a chance to move past the likes of Trouba and Gudas and shouldn’t be fooled by Carlson’s playoff burst. Those guys average 34 years old and aren’t getting any younger … or better. He’s got $40 millin in Cap space and a storage room full of assets and prospects to upgrade that back end.

 

[NoMich]

What about Tulsky's moves last summer? Adding K'Andre Miller and Nik Ehlers made a significant impact on the fortunes of this team and now this is a completely different playoff team now because of them.

 

[jeffbear]

OK, so you’d have to ask his fellow GMs because that’s the bulk of the voters for that award. But you know the media narrative about the Hurricanes also bleeds over. He’ll get his props when/if the Canes hang a banner. Probably.

 

[andyt]

And what did they throw at McAvoy for his baseball swing? Wasn't his hearing aupppaed to be today?

He got 6 games.

McAvoy suspended 6 regular-season games for actions in Bruins game | NHL.com

Defenseman banned for slashing Sabres forward Benson in 1st round of playoffs

www.nhl.com

 

[jeffbear]

Given the current state of DOPS, 6 games is a major suspension. It probably deserved 10, minimum, but it’s 2026 and for whatever reason this is all we get

 

[SlapShots]

McEvoy completely lost control. He deserved more is right.

 

[perfectstormhits]

There will be a game 6 in the Buffalo/Montreal series.

 

[andyt]

There will be a game 6 in the Buffalo/Montreal series.

Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final has been set for July 12.