2025-2026 NHL Offseason

mrussel1

Meltdown99 said:

Rygar said:

Meltdown99 said:

Rygar said:

Meltdown99 said:

Jumb0 said:

MayDay10 said:

These pictures represent the 1/1000000th of a second before impact.

Not saying that bad judgment and dangerous play shouldn't be penalized/suspendable.  It was a reckless play for sure... but I doubt he skated most of that way planning to knock evans' head off.  

I'm not out here advocating that his intent was to injure Evans. Just that his thought process was let out some frustration on the guy. 

If he tries to play the stick instead of the body, he actually has somewhat of a chance to stop the puck but he's already squared up and ready to lay the lumber.

He had no intention of playing the puck.  At some point he decided to blow up Evan’s….he was trying to set the tone for game 2.  The tone has been set…and he won’t be part of it….and I say good riddance…

and I’ve heard very little from the Jets organization in expressing their concern for evan’s…classy team they are…lead by their classy coach.

Montreal immediately tweeted out their concern for John Taverras…

Winnipeg can learn from Montreal…

Jets players actually mentioned their concern for Evans' health in post-game interviews, FYI.
I get what you're saying about Maurice but I think what he said yesterday was all about trying to minimize the suspension he knew was coming for his player, so consider that perspective.  He knew Schiefle was in the wrong and was getting suspended, but it's also the playoffs and he has to do what he can to help his team win.

It was the unnecessary chirping from the jet players after the incident…Corey Perry was particularly targeted one the Tavveres incident…if the Jets players can distinguish between the 2 incidents then that’s on them..

I personally think the Jets were frustrated because they thought they’d roll over Montreal because Montreal played a tough 7 game series against their biggest rival and then had to catch a charter to winterpeg….

Time to put that behind us a play some hockey…may the best team win…

Montreal has good group of veterans and youngster…I expect Montreal to just continue to play physical and make life tough on the Jets…


  

For the record I am a long time Habs fan and hope they do well.  My expectations are pretty low so this has been a good playoffs!

I am as well.  I so enjoyed the Toronto series.  I hope they play many more series in the future…I’m sure you’ve heard that a lot of Habs fans feel Roy put the curse of St. Patrick on the team when he was traded…I thought it was ironic that when him and Trembley patched things up Montreal started playing good hockey…

and I’m glad they patched things up.  Now it’s time to go full circle and bring Roy into the front office…

I thought you lived in Toronto.  Are you a contrarian by nature? 

HughFreakingDillon

MayDay10

Montreal wont make the playoffs anymore when they are back in the Division of Boston/Tampa/Toronto/Florida

Jumb0

HughFreakingDillon said:

it depends on that angle of the screenshot. At that angle, it looks like he has no chance at the puck. In the angle I saw earlier, from behind and to the left of Evans, it looks like he has a clean shot at the puck. hard to say when it's a 1/1000 of a second. 

What are you talking about? He's got his stick in his left hand tucked back because he's lowering his right shoulder in order to hit the guy. If he puts the stick in his right hand and reaches it forward he at least makes contact with Evans' stick. Not saying it stops the puck from going in, but it's at least a legit attempt and not some goon-esque attempt to "set the tone for game 2"

Meltdown99

MayDay10 said:

Montreal wont make the playoffs anymore when they are back in the Division of Boston/Tampa/Toronto/Florida

And you know this how?  Dallas made the finals last season and missed the playoffs.  That’s how parity work.  Toronto May only have a 3 year window… Mathews contract is up in 3 and will be a highly sought after free agent…and if shanahan was such a great hockey executive why would he bring in choker joe Thornton…when the games count joe disappears more time than not…not too mention that meathead Simmons..

Meltdown99

Jumb0 said:

HughFreakingDillon said:

it depends on that angle of the screenshot. At that angle, it looks like he has no chance at the puck. In the angle I saw earlier, from behind and to the left of Evans, it looks like he has a clean shot at the puck. hard to say when it's a 1/1000 of a second. 

What are you talking about? He's got his stick in his left hand tucked back because he's lowering his right shoulder in order to hit the guy. If he puts the stick in his right hand and reaches it forward he at least makes contact with Evans' stick. Not saying it stops the puck from going in, but it's at least a legit attempt and not some goon-esque attempt to "set the tone for game 2"

That’s all he was thinking…set the tone for game. 

"We're done talking about the hit. We're missing a player, they're missing a player." - Shea Weber

HughFreakingDillon

Jumb0 said:

HughFreakingDillon said:

it depends on that angle of the screenshot. At that angle, it looks like he has no chance at the puck. In the angle I saw earlier, from behind and to the left of Evans, it looks like he has a clean shot at the puck. hard to say when it's a 1/1000 of a second. 

What are you talking about? He's got his stick in his left hand tucked back because he's lowering his right shoulder in order to hit the guy. If he puts the stick in his right hand and reaches it forward he at least makes contact with Evans' stick. Not saying it stops the puck from going in, but it's at least a legit attempt and not some goon-esque attempt to "set the tone for game 2"

I agree with all of this. I just said, depending on the angle of those two pictures, one makes it look like he could've had a chance at a poke check to stop the puck, in the other, it doesn't. I thought that was clear. 

I wasn't talking about what his intent was. 

F Me In The Brain

Meltdown99 said:

MayDay10 said:

Montreal wont make the playoffs anymore when they are back in the Division of Boston/Tampa/Toronto/Florida

And you know this how?  Dallas made the finals last season and missed the playoffs.  That’s how parity work.  Toronto May only have a 3 year window… Mathews contract is up in 3 and will be a highly sought after free agent…and if shanahan was such a great hockey executive why would he bring in choker joe Thornton…when the games count joe disappears more time than not…not too mention that meathead Simmons..

Dude, Simmer is awesome.  What is your issue with him?
He can do everything.  Great teammate, everywhere he goes the guys love him.

mrussel1

Meltdown99 said:

MayDay10 said:

Montreal wont make the playoffs anymore when they are back in the Division of Boston/Tampa/Toronto/Florida

And you know this how?  Dallas made the finals last season and missed the playoffs.  That’s how parity work.  Toronto May only have a 3 year window… Mathews contract is up in 3 and will be a highly sought after free agent…and if shanahan was such a great hockey executive why would he bring in choker joe Thornton…when the games count joe disappears more time than not…not too mention that meathead Simmons..

Well Dallas got smoked in the finals and then put into a division where the top three completely overwhelmed them.  In fairness, the COVID stuff stifled any momentum, but still they were only playing for 4th place to start the season. 

mrussel1

Hey @HughFreakingDillon  what’s the story on Winnipeg attendance?  I don’t see two people sitting next to each other.  Did they only sell singles or can you not even sit next to the person with whom you came?

PJNB

mrussel1 said:

Hey @HughFreakingDillon  what’s the story on Winnipeg attendance?  I don’t see two people sitting next to each other.  Did they only sell singles or can you not even sit next to the person with whom you came?

Just a guess on my part but since they are all health care workers it is not like they can bring another family member or friend that is in their bubble to sit with them. If two family members were both healthcare workers and somehow won the draw I bet they would be allowed to but the odds of that happening would be very slim. 

mrussel1

Oh I didn't realize it was only health care.  O was assuming it was lottery season ticket holders. But still,  you would think it would be a +1

Meltdown99

Price put on a clinic in the last few minutes…

GO HABS GO

PJNB

Glad the Habs pulled it off. Great Vegas/Avs game too.

josevolution

Tonight is a must game for Islanders gotta have it! Maybe that Barzal goal will get him started and he can become more productive..

Meltdown99

PJNB said:

Glad the Habs pulled it off. Great Vegas/Avs game too.

I’d love to be in the Bell Center Sunday…May be a small crowd but they were noisy in game 6 against Toronto…

Meltdown99

In international hockey Canada beat the US To advance to the gold medal game in the world hockey championships..

josevolution

Great win last night more physical sits well with Islanders play, great series so far! Monday will be tough in Boston but we did split there so pretty confident..

Meltdown99

Canada wins Gold at the world hockey championship.  Started 0-3 and managed to win...

Meltdown99

GO HABS GO!!!