2025-2026 NHL Offseason

lukin2006

Dr. Delight said:

Goalie pads size definitely have to be decreased.
Also this league doesnt need a team in Arizona and two teams in Florida. Move them around to new, sturdier markets. Especially Arizona. That situation is embarrassing.

Agreed

HesCalledDyer

2015-16 NHL Award winners:

Hart Memorial Trophy (most valuable player)
Patrick Kane, CHI

Ted Lindsay Award (most oustanding player voted by the players)
Patrick Kane, CHI

Lady Byng Memorial Trophy (sportsmanship & gentlemanly conduct)
Anze Kopitar, LAK

Vezina Trophy (top goaltender)
Braden Holtby, WSH

Calder Memorial Trophy (rookie of the year)
Artemi Panarin, CHI

Norris Trophy (best defenseman)
Drew Doughty, LAK

Art Ross Trophy (leading scorer)
Patrick Kane, CHI

Bill Masterson Memorial Trophy (perseverance & dedication to hockey)
Jaromir Jagr, FLA

Jack Adams Award (coach of the year)
Barry Trotz, WSH

Frank J. Selke Trophy (best defensive forward)
Anze Kopitar, LAK

William M. Jennings Trophy (goaltender[s] with fewest goals against)
Frederik Andersen/John Gibson, ANA

King Clancy Memorial Trophy (leadership & humanitarianism)
Henrik Sedin, VAN

Maurice 'Rocket' Richard Trophy (top goal scorer)
Alexander Ovechkin, WSH

Mark Messier Leadership Award (leadership on & off the ice)
Shea Weber, NSH

NHL General Manager of the Year Award
Jim Rutherford, PGH

Jason P

Pretty crazy year for Kane. Started the season under suspicion of sexual assault and getting scrubbed off a video game cover to MVP.

lukin2006

NHL's Vegas expansion 'hypocrisy,' says MP chasing single-event betting

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/nhl-s-vegas-expansion-hypocrisy-says-mp-chasing-single-event-betting-1.3649179


Sure is...

This just waters down the league that much more, there is just not that many elite hockey players, most NHL teams 4th lines are AHL players at best. There are 6 countries that play hockey at somewhat an elite level to draw from for the most part...

lukin2006

HesCalledDyer said:

2015-16 NHL Award winners:

Hart Memorial Trophy (most valuable player)
Patrick Kane, CHI

Ted Lindsay Award (most oustanding player voted by the players)
Patrick Kane, CHI

Lady Byng Memorial Trophy (sportsmanship & gentlemanly conduct)
Anze Kopitar, LAK

Vezina Trophy (top goaltender)
Braden Holtby, WSH

Calder Memorial Trophy (rookie of the year)
Artemi Panarin, CHI

Norris Trophy (best defenseman)
Drew Doughty, LAK

Art Ross Trophy (leading scorer)
Patrick Kane, CHI

Bill Masterson Memorial Trophy (perseverance & dedication to hockey)
Jaromir Jagr, FLA

Jack Adams Award (coach of the year)
Barry Trotz, WSH

Frank J. Selke Trophy (best defensive forward)
Anze Kopitar, LAK

William M. Jennings Trophy (goaltender[s] with fewest goals against)
Frederik Andersen/John Gibson, ANA

King Clancy Memorial Trophy (leadership & humanitarianism)
Henrik Sedin, VAN

Maurica 'Rocket' Richard Trophy (top goal scorer)
Alexander Ovechkin, WSH

Mark Messier Leadership Award (leadership on & off the ice)
Shea Weber, NSH

NHL General Manager of the Year Award
Jim Rutherford, PGH

They need to change the rules for the Calder ... No way if you play in a countries professional league (elite) should you be able to win that award...and that goes for Austin Mathews.

Mignelli14

lukin2006 said:

NHL's Vegas expansion 'hypocrisy,' says MP chasing single-event betting
This just waters down the league that much more, there is just not that many elite hockey players, most NHL teams 4th lines are AHL players at best. There are 6 countries that play hockey at somewhat an elite level to draw from for the most part...

That's what I was saying earlier, glad someone agrees with me

MayDay10

lukin2006 said:

NHL's Vegas expansion 'hypocrisy,' says MP chasing single-event betting

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/nhl-s-vegas-expansion-hypocrisy-says-mp-chasing-single-event-betting-1.3649179


Sure is...

This just waters down the league that much more, there is just not that many elite hockey players, most NHL teams 4th lines are AHL players at best. There are 6 countries that play hockey at somewhat an elite level to draw from for the most part...

The league isn't watered down. There is an insane amount of skill in the league from top to bottom. In a lot of ways, that is actually the problem. The player pool and participation pool is huge compared to 20-25 years ago. Just look at the #1 overall pick. From Arizona. Then a few Fins who have emerged as a hockey super-power. The sport is the most global of the 4 major sports.
It would almost be a good thing if there were truly awful players playing and home teams can leverage wide matchup advantages.
A small for-instance. The Sabres' 4th forward line in 1989-1990 (when there was 21 teams) was Rob Ray, Jeff Parker, and Kevin Maguire. Last season (with 30 NHL teams), iit was Nick Deslauriers, Johan Larsson, and Marcus Foligno.... each pretty solid NHLers and each more useful than their 1989-90 counterparts in almost every way.... and the 89-90 Sabres were a top 3-5 team in the NHL.

I explained it a page or 2 ago... but what waters down the league is perfection of coaching, players' efficiency, and failure of NHL leadership to adapt.

It does stretch out rivalries though and waters down the league schedule-wise. I remember when Buffalo would play Montreal, Boston, Quebec, and Hartford a ton of times included hard fought home and homes. Now teams play their division foes 4 times while non-conference teams are seen 2x. Id almost support an MLB-style inter-league format at this point.

Rygar

I sure wish TSN would take PK off their lead article, gives me a scare every time I load the page.

Gary Carter

MayDay10 said:

lukin2006 said:

NHL's Vegas expansion 'hypocrisy,' says MP chasing single-event betting

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/nhl-s-vegas-expansion-hypocrisy-says-mp-chasing-single-event-betting-1.3649179


Sure is...

This just waters down the league that much more, there is just not that many elite hockey players, most NHL teams 4th lines are AHL players at best. There are 6 countries that play hockey at somewhat an elite level to draw from for the most part...

The league isn't watered down. There is an insane amount of skill in the league from top to bottom. In a lot of ways, that is actually the problem. The player pool and participation pool is huge compared to 20-25 years ago. Just look at the #1 overall pick. From Arizona. Then a few Fins who have emerged as a hockey super-power. The sport is the most global of the 4 major sports.
It would almost be a good thing if there were truly awful players playing and home teams can leverage wide matchup advantages.
A small for-instance. The Sabres' 4th forward line in 1989-1990 (when there was 21 teams) was Rob Ray, Jeff Parker, and Kevin Maguire. Last season (with 30 NHL teams), iit was Nick Deslauriers, Johan Larsson, and Marcus Foligno.... each pretty solid NHLers and each more useful than their 1989-90 counterparts in almost every way.... and the 89-90 Sabres were a top 3-5 team in the NHL.

I explained it a page or 2 ago... but what waters down the league is perfection of coaching, players' efficiency, and failure of NHL leadership to adapt.

It does stretch out rivalries though and waters down the league schedule-wise. I remember when Buffalo would play Montreal, Boston, Quebec, and Hartford a ton of times included hard fought home and homes. Now teams play their division foes 4 times while non-conference teams are seen 2x. Id almost support an MLB-style inter-league format at this point.

Well said

I can remember when the islanders would play the Rangers almost 10 games a season and that was within the last few years. I hate playing teams from the west, give me 6-8 games with teams in the same division

polaris_x

rumours stamkos to toronto pretty much done deal ... not reliable at all ... but that's what I'm hearing ...

F Me In The Brain

Henrik got the Clancy just for putting up with that ahole Daniel all of these years.

Kings 1st round draft pick....D.
This dude was born in 98. Holy crap, I (we?) am old!

Rygar

polaris_x said:

rumours stamkos to toronto pretty much done deal ... not reliable at all ... but that's what I'm hearing ...

TSN (Leaf's jr channel after CBC) had an article that said the Leaves weren't the front runners for Stamkos, and right next to it was an article that said they were. Last week they had an article about something and in that article had a link to another that was saying the exact opposite. Nice work.

I really hope he doesn't go to Toronto, that's all I need to listen to.

MayDay10

Stamkos' camp has been extremely tight-lipped and IMO, nobody outside knows where he is going (if he even knows yet).

It seems like he is just going to collect offers and weigh his options. I dont think anyone on twitter, etc has any real insight other than what GMs have publicly said on record.

Provided he and Tampa cant hammer anything out, it seems to be between the Sabres, Leafs, and Red Wings.... with Vancouver, Montreal, Boston, Islanders, Rangers as darkhorse possibilities



If I had to put money on it, I would say it will be Toronto... I never want to underestimate Detroit though... and Buffalo has a huge desire, is willing to pay, and will/should

Bodog gives these odds


To be honest, it would be awesome if the Sabres got Stamkos. Would add a whole lot of cred to the team and the lineup would be looking very stacked, especially on the PP...... However, a contract of $11 or $12 Million over 7 years is pretty damn scary. Especially for a player who has been on the IR quite a bit in recent seasons. So if/when he signs somewhere else it will be a relief... and I really hope the Sabres punt on the rest of the top UFAs. Its a ripoff. I think much better progress can be made via offer sheets and trades.

Dr. Delight

Betting he signs back with Tampa.
He is going to cripple whatever team he goes to with the contract he will get.

Rygar

Dr. Delight said:

Betting he signs back with Tampa.
He is going to cripple whatever team he goes to with the contract he will get.

When you say it like that I almost hope he goes to TML


..almost

MayDay10

Taylor Hall to New Jersey for Larsson

Dr. Delight

Awful trade by Edmonton...holy shit.

Weber to MTL for Subban. Two huge trades.

Dr. Delight

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Steven Stamkos is staying in TB. #TSN

MayDay10

ahhhhh too much news. Cant process it all!!!



Horrible trade for Montreal though. ouch

Rygar

Dammit.