2025-2026 NHL Offseason

MayDay10

vant0037 wrote:

Have you heard anything in Buffalo?

It is common opinion that would be the most likely place. It is basically a connecting of the dots thing with his U Minnesota history, I believe he lives in Minnesota offseason, Pomminville is his buddy, and Minnesota should have the cap space.

I dont think its a slam dunk, as he could go for the biggest offer (from a decent team)

he is worth it though. great player, a list talent gets overlooked. if he played for the rangers...

the issue is that he plays his game and takes such a beating, he "slumps" for periods of time when he is playing very injured... then he starts missing games.

eeriepadave

ok don't care for the new reallignment. should have stayed the way it was, IMO :thumbdown:

smarchee

eeriepadave wrote:

ok don't care for the new reallignment. should have stayed the way it was, IMO :thumbdown:

yeah I actually looked at the standings for the first time this morning

The Metropolitan division? really?

jlaustin

smarchee wrote:

eeriepadave wrote:

ok don't care for the new reallignment. should have stayed the way it was, IMO :thumbdown:

yeah I actually looked at the standings for the first time this morning

The Metropolitan division? really?

Like it only because the Red Wings should have always been in the East. Maybe a bit of a homer opinion, but I think the Wings may have won a few more Cups if they didn't have to fly back and forth to the West Coast for so many series.

(Please don't throw anything at me! )

lukin2006

Give me a break ... Now we have travel as reason we didn't win more cups . Other teams travel more than Wings. Edmonton does more traveling and they won 5 in 7 years ... Other teams travel more as well. It not like these guys travel coach, shit they show up at the airport carry a little bag, fly first class to destination, land, get off plan with little bag, get on bus go to to 5 star hotel ... , yeah rough life.

No they didn't win more cups because they weren't good enough, just like the didn't best Chicago last year because they weren't good enough, just like Boston lost the finals because they weren't good enough ...

Personally I think the realignment might of had more to with saving the wings and Columbus money and it leaves the NHL With 2 less teams in the West ... So unfortunately that sets up possible expansion in the West (Seattle, Kansas City maybe Vegas).

jlaustin

lukin2006 wrote:

Give me a break ... Now we have travel as reason we didn't win more cups . Other teams travel more than Wings. Edmonton does more traveling and they won 5 in 7 years ... Other teams travel more as well. It not like these guys travel coach, shit they show up at the airport carry a little bag, fly first class to destination, land, get off plan with little bag, get on bus go to to 5 star hotel ... , yeah rough life.

No they didn't win more cups because they weren't good enough, just like the didn't best Chicago last year because they weren't good enough, just like Boston lost the finals because they weren't good enough ...

Personally I think the realignment might of had more to with saving the wings and Columbus money and it leaves the NHL With 2 less teams in the West ... So unfortunately that sets up possible expansion in the West (Seattle, Kansas City maybe Vegas).

Oh no, we were getting along so nicely on the MLB thread...

Edmonton won 5 of 7 when they had Gretzky, right? Probably the greatest player ever.

Who traveled more than Detroit over the past twenty years? Especially in the playoffs.

Never said they were better than the Blackhawks last year, surprised they made it past the first round. Never said they should have won them all over those years.

I realize I am not a fit athlete, but I sure was tired staying up past 1:00 am eastern time watching all those series against Vancouver, San Jose, Anaheim, etc.

Lastly, I was saying it a bit tongue in cheek. Had a feeling you would respond as you did, that's why I asked to not have anything thrown at me.

lukin2006

jlaustin wrote:

lukin2006 wrote:

Give me a break ... Now we have travel as reason we didn't win more cups . Other teams travel more than Wings. Edmonton does more traveling and they won 5 in 7 years ... Other teams travel more as well. It not like these guys travel coach, shit they show up at the airport carry a little bag, fly first class to destination, land, get off plan with little bag, get on bus go to to 5 star hotel ... , yeah rough life.

No they didn't win more cups because they weren't good enough, just like the didn't best Chicago last year because they weren't good enough, just like Boston lost the finals because they weren't good enough ...

Personally I think the realignment might of had more to with saving the wings and Columbus money and it leaves the NHL With 2 less teams in the West ... So unfortunately that sets up possible expansion in the West (Seattle, Kansas City maybe Vegas).

Oh no, we were getting along so nicely on the MLB thread...


Edmonton won 5 of 7 when they had Gretzky, right? Probably the greatest player ever.

Who traveled more than Detroit over the past twenty years? Especially in the playoffs.

Never said they were better than the Blackhawks last year, surprised they made it past the first round. Never said they should have won them all over those years.

I realize I am not a fit athlete, but I sure was tired staying up past 1:00 am eastern time watching all those series against Vancouver, San Jose, Anaheim, etc.

Lastly, I was saying it a bit tongue in cheek. Had a feeling you would respond as you did, that's why I asked to not have anything thrown at me.

We can get along fine ... the move is good for the fans and after all thats what should matter.

smarchee

jlaustin wrote:

Lastly, I was saying it a bit tongue in cheek. Had a feeling you would respond as you did, that's why I asked to not have anything thrown at me.

don't give him any reason to criticize Detroit the city or the Detroit Red Wings, I have learned he will be all over it

jlaustin

smarchee wrote:

jlaustin wrote:

Lastly, I was saying it a bit tongue in cheek. Had a feeling you would respond as you did, that's why I asked to not have anything thrown at me.

don't give him any reason to criticize Detroit the city or the Detroit Red Wings, I have learned he will be all over it

Thanks for the heads up! We had a dust up during the playoffs...

smarchee

jlaustin wrote:

smarchee wrote:

jlaustin wrote:

Lastly, I was saying it a bit tongue in cheek. Had a feeling you would respond as you did, that's why I asked to not have anything thrown at me.

don't give him any reason to criticize Detroit the city or the Detroit Red Wings, I have learned he will be all over it

Thanks for the heads up! We had a dust up during the playoffs...

shocking :roll:

lukin2006

at least I am discussing the topic that was presented, and that was about travel, and its effects on winning championships ... which imo it does not, the oilers won 5 in 7 years and had travel just as much and Gretzky was only there for 4 championships, Messier was there for all 5 ...

so no I'm not bashing the wings ...

lukin2006

smarchee wrote:

jlaustin wrote:

Lastly, I was saying it a bit tongue in cheek. Had a feeling you would respond as you did, that's why I asked to not have anything thrown at me.

don't give him any reason to criticize Detroit the city or the Detroit Red Wings, I have learned he will be all over it

:fp:

Jason P

I could care less about how well rested the allignment helps the Redwings ... I'm more concerned with the Zzzz's I gain from it.

smarchee

Jason P wrote:

I could care less about how well rested the allignment helps the Redwings ... I'm more concerned with the Zzzz's I gain from it.

yep, just recently Game 7 of the first round of the 2013 playoffs against Anaheim started at 10 on a Sunday

:evil: :evil:

lukin2006

Jason P wrote:

I could care less about how well rested the allignment helps the Redwings ... I'm more concerned with the Zzzz's I gain from it.

I've stated its good for the fans ... and really thats what should matter, not to mention the renewed Toronto, Montreal, Boston rivalries ... the loss of the Chicago rivalry was 1 downside.

MayDay10

lukin2006 wrote:

Jason P wrote:

I could care less about how well rested the allignment helps the Redwings ... I'm more concerned with the Zzzz's I gain from it.

I've stated its good for the fans ... and really thats what should matter, not to mention the renewed Toronto, Montreal, Boston rivalries ... the loss of the Chicago rivalry was 1 downside.

I also see a rivalry growing with Buffalo if/when Buffalo is decent again. Very close proximity.

lukin2006

MayDay10 wrote:

lukin2006 wrote:

Jason P wrote:

I could care less about how well rested the allignment helps the Redwings ... I'm more concerned with the Zzzz's I gain from it.

I've stated its good for the fans ... and really thats what should matter, not to mention the renewed Toronto, Montreal, Boston rivalries ... the loss of the Chicago rivalry was 1 downside.

I also see a rivalry growing with Buffalo if/when Buffalo is decent again. Very close proximity.

It should grow into a good rivalry ...

lukin2006

Craig Berube is new Flyers head coach.

drivingrl

lukin2006 wrote:

Craig Berube is new Flyers head coach.

Dang! That was quick!

RoughMix

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