2018-2019 NHL Thread

[cabber24]

I didn't really know where to put this but...does anyone else sort of feel like TSN's broadcasting of the Humboldt Bronco's season opener is a little bit ghoulishly exploitative?

My sentiments as well.

I agree but someone from the Broncos organization had to agree to allow it.

Being from a small town I feel like it's a story that resonates with so many small towns across the country. It could have happened anywhere. Humboldt should be proud of how they handled the situation and the positive reaffirmation (media coverage included) will hopefully aid in their recovery.

 

[herman]

https://twitter.com/TheAthleticNHL/status/1040203689955340288

Unlocked/free-to-read story from the Athletic about Robin Lehner and his battle with depression/addiction that led to him taking time off last season to get treatment. I think everyone knew that he was always a little... off... but I wouldn't have guessed this. Awesome of him to open up and share this, and I'm glad that Lou/the Islanders took a chance on him this season.

This is a good read.

Also, which poop-emoji team was this:

My agent received a few calls, which was encouraging, but most teams were hesitant because I had a reputation. Those meetings with teams were some of the hardest things I?ve had to do in my life, now sober. I couldn?t tell them I was bipolar. I couldn?t tell them anything.

One meeting in particular was worse than any other. I was bombarded with questions about why I was a bad person or a bad teammate and I couldn?t say anything. I just took it for hours. I was told that I was a bad influence and I had less than one chance or I would be buried in the minors and that would end my career. Sitting and hearing from these people who don?t know me and think that I am a bad person was extremely hard. I was crushed.

 

[herman]

https://twitter.com/friedgehnic/status/1040632743242035200

Friedman is reporting that this is due to a material breach of contract perhaps as a result of showing up in terrible playing condition.

 

[LittleHockeyFan]

I don't see it anywhere else on the 'net* yet, but my son is in mourning. Zetts has apparently retired. As a lifelong RedWings fan, my kid is quite unhappy about this.

*oops, nm. G&M has it, TSN has it......

 

[Kin]

I don't see it anywhere else on the 'net* yet, but my son is in mourning. Zetts has apparently retired. As a lifelong RedWings fan, my kid is quite unhappy about this.

*oops, nm. G&M has it, TSN has it......

We've got a thread about it here for your commiserations:

http://www.tmlfans.ca/community/index.php?topic=5092.0

 

[CarltonTheBear]

https://twitter.com/friedgehnic/status/1040632743242035200

Friedman is reporting that this is due to a material breach of contract perhaps as a result of showing up in terrible playing condition.

Guy assaults his girlfriend: our team is a family and we're going to support him

Guy shows up to camp out of shape: see ya fatty

 

[cabber24]

https://twitter.com/friedgehnic/status/1040632743242035200

Friedman is reporting that this is due to a material breach of contract perhaps as a result of showing up in terrible playing condition.

Guy assaults his girlfriend: our team is a family and we're going to support him

Guy shows up to camp out of shape: see ya fatty

Kessel... I think it has more to do with if they like the player and contract.

 

[herman]

https://twitter.com/friedgehnic/status/1040632743242035200

Friedman is reporting that this is due to a material breach of contract perhaps as a result of showing up in terrible playing condition.

Guy assaults his girlfriend: our team is a family and we're going to support him

Guy shows up to camp out of shape: see ya fatty

'Conditioning' is definitely team-speak to sanitize the situation. Contract termination due to material breach is what really gives it away, if we're going by precedent.

https://www.rawcharge.com/2018/9/14/17860750/tampa-bay-lightning-moving-on-from-jake-dotchin-nhl-contract-termination-julien-brisebois-news

Looks like there is a pattern of behaviour and he used up his last strike.

 

[Kin]

'Conditioning' is definitely team-speak to sanitize the situation. Contract termination due to material breach is what really gives it away, if we're going by precedent.

https://www.rawcharge.com/2018/9/14/17860750/tampa-bay-lightning-moving-on-from-jake-dotchin-nhl-contract-termination-julien-brisebois-news

Looks like there is a pattern of behaviour and he used up his last strike.

I'm not seeing what you are in that link that substantially moves it away from what CtB said.

 

[herman]

'Conditioning' is definitely team-speak to sanitize the situation. Contract termination due to material breach is what really gives it away, if we're going by precedent.

https://www.rawcharge.com/2018/9/14/17860750/tampa-bay-lightning-moving-on-from-jake-dotchin-nhl-contract-termination-julien-brisebois-news

Looks like there is a pattern of behaviour and he used up his last strike.

I'm not seeing what you are in that link that substantially moves it away from what CtB said.

Almost a year ago today, the Lightning announced Dotchin wouldn?t play a preseason game after he violated a team rule. Here?s what was written from last year?s Quick Strikes: [Raw Charge]

What is going on with Jake Dotchin? Joe Smith posed that question to the organization, and got this puzzling response: ?Dotchin, 23, violated an unspecified team rule, according to the Lightning. The infraction won?t impact his spot on the roster or standing with the organization. Dotchin has continued to practice, including Sunday afternoon.? [Tampa Bay Times]

The unplayable 'condition' is not fatness, is what I'm surmising.

 

[Kin]

The unplayable 'condition' is not fatness, is what I'm surmising.

I think CtB was probably being facetious there with "fatty" but that's a big leap I know.

You may have missed the larger point though.

 

[herman]

The unplayable 'condition' is not fatness, is what I'm surmising.

I think CtB was probably being facetious there with "fatty" but that's a big leap I know.

You may have missed the larger point though.

You guys know I can't handle that many layers of snarkasm. I get it (now).

 

[CarltonTheBear]

https://twitter.com/TonyMarinaro/status/1041697770715967488

For the second year in a row, the Habs are taking their big offseason trade acquisition and playing him out of position.

 

[herman]

https://twitter.com/TonyMarinaro/status/1041697770715967488

For the second year in a row, the Habs are taking their big offseason trade acquisition and playing him out of position.

Dunk contest?

https://twitter.com/oak_leafs/status/1041716202387775493
https://twitter.com/3rdPeriodSuits/status/1041719557885292544

 

[CarltonTheBear]

"I know that there have been reports out there that suggested his body fat was as high as 25 per cent. I don't know if those numbers are accurate," McKenzie told First Up on TSN 1050 Toronto. "What I can tell you, and what I do believe is accurate, is that he was a good 30 to 35 pounds above his playing weight. So I don't know what percentage body fat he was, but I can tell you that the relative expectations of what the Lightning expect him to play at versus what he showed up as, it was a good 30 pounds."

https://www.tsn.ca/mckenzie-dotchin-showed-up-30lbs-overweight-1.1175694

If Ottawa was smart they'd put Bobby Ryan on a diet consisting entirely of cheeseburgers and milkshakes.

 

[cabber24]

"I know that there have been reports out there that suggested his body fat was as high as 25 per cent. I don't know if those numbers are accurate," McKenzie told First Up on TSN 1050 Toronto. "What I can tell you, and what I do believe is accurate, is that he was a good 30 to 35 pounds above his playing weight. So I don't know what percentage body fat he was, but I can tell you that the relative expectations of what the Lightning expect him to play at versus what he showed up as, it was a good 30 pounds."

https://www.tsn.ca/mckenzie-dotchin-showed-up-30lbs-overweight-1.1175694

If Ottawa was smart they'd put Bobby Ryan on a diet consisting entirely of cheeseburgers and milkshakes.

I doubt they'll get away with terminating the contract because he's out of a shape?

 

[Guru Tugginmypuddah]

"I know that there have been reports out there that suggested his body fat was as high as 25 per cent. I don't know if those numbers are accurate," McKenzie told First Up on TSN 1050 Toronto. "What I can tell you, and what I do believe is accurate, is that he was a good 30 to 35 pounds above his playing weight. So I don't know what percentage body fat he was, but I can tell you that the relative expectations of what the Lightning expect him to play at versus what he showed up as, it was a good 30 pounds."

https://www.tsn.ca/mckenzie-dotchin-showed-up-30lbs-overweight-1.1175694

If Ottawa was smart they'd put Bobby Ryan on a diet consisting entirely of cheeseburgers and milkshakes.

I doubt they'll get away with terminating the contract because he's out of a shape?

Depends on how it's worded in the SPC.  Which for Tampa to say it's for Material Breach of Contract, there must be something in the contract relating to fitness level.

 

[herman]

https://twitter.com/BradyTrett/status/1042589100472066048

Montreal's new 1C, everybody.

 

[Zee]

https://twitter.com/BradyTrett/status/1042589100472066048

Montreal's new 1C, everybody.

I bet Tie shed a tear of joy. "My boy" *bites lip*

 

[herman]

https://twitter.com/BradyTrett/status/1042589100472066048

Montreal's new 1C, everybody.

I bet Tie shed a tear of joy. "My boy" *bites lip to draw a high sticking double minor, and smashes forehead on the dasher to really sell it*

FTFY