Looks like things in Dallas are getting heated between the Stars CEO and Benn/Seguin. Airing some dirty laundry like this in public won't bode well.
https://globalnews.ca/news/4800937/dallas-stars-jim-lites-jamie-benn-tyler-seguin/
Let the trade talks begin!!
Quoted from ImNotNorm:Looks like things in Dallas are getting heated between the Stars CEO and Benn/Seguin. Airing some dirty laundry like this in public won't bode well.
https://globalnews.ca/news/4800937/dallas-stars-jim-lites-jamie-benn-tyler-seguin/
Let the trade talks begin!!
In a sport where no one ever says anything interesting, Lites lights into the two best players on the team. Seem counterproductive. They've been icing an AHL d-corps for the last month and they are still in a playoff spot. Add to that suspect first round draft picks and a wasted year under Ken Hitchcock and maybe it is the management that is the problem. Perhaps Lites should remember that you can't fire the players.
It's been hard to be a Stars fan in recent years. This just makes the organization look like chumps. 
Am I the only one that doesn't care about the All Star Game? They were making a big deal on NBCSports last night but man watching the All Star Game is just boring despite the NHL's attempt to change it up! I think all sports should abandon the All Star Game, especially the NFL!
Quoted from meSz:Am I the only one that doesn't care about the All Star Game?
I don't think All Star games are popular in any sport...maybe basketball?
I like the NHL version, but I don't go out of my way to watch it. I was excited to watch the Jagr one...what was that like 3 years ago?
The All Star game, meh. I do enjoy some of the skills competitions. Chara's slapshot is what 100MPH?
The All Star competition used to be fun and interesting to watch. Now it sucks
The all star game has always sucked.
The only All Star weekend I watched in the last 10+ years was when John Scott was selected. (I just wanted to see the disgusted look on Gary Bettman's stupid face)
Ovechkin is skipping the all Star game and will serve a one game suspension for it. I know it's probably to take a break with his family and rest....but it's a nice slap in the face to the NHL. 
The best thing about the Flyer's this year is Gritty!
https://twitter.com/GrittyNHL/status/1082453698696097792?s=09
Quoted from ImNotNorm:Ovechkin is skipping the all Star game and will serve a one game suspension for it. I know it's probably to take a break with his family and rest....but it's a nice slap in the face to the NHL.
Carey Price is skipping too, but it seems to be the team that decided on it, to give him some rest as he's dealing with a minor nagging injury.
Its interesting, because if Weber isn't voted in, then the Canadiens won't have a representative at the All Star game.
Better bring back John Scott.
Quoted from ImNotNorm:Ovechkin is skipping the all Star game and will serve a one game suspension for it. I know it's probably to take a break with his family and rest....but it's a nice slap in the face to the NHL.
Quoted from sixtyfourbits:Carey Price is skipping too, but it seems to be the team that decided on it, to give him some rest as he's dealing with a minor nagging injury.
Its interesting, because if Weber isn't voted in, then the Canadiens won't have a representative at the All Star game.
Better bring back John Scott.
Ironic that a few years ago Crosby was criticized for skipping now it's acceptable to skip. Price I certainly understand as he is fighting off an injury. With Ovie I wonder if there is something more than him just wanting to rest. Ovie has always been very pro All Star and he always appeared to have fun there. I think the past few All Star games Ovie and PK have been the fun ones to watch.
Quoted from TheLaw:I just assumed he was still Pissed at NHL over Olympics
Good one! I think you may be on to something....
Quoted from meSz:Ironic that a few years ago Crosby was criticized for skipping now it's acceptable to skip.
Says who? Unless you have an honest to goodness reason to not you , you should. Petty squabble with the NHL is not an acceptable reason.
Can you imagine being so rich you would skip an all star game? I would do it only for the kids sake at least.
I’m hoping that my young stud rookie Elias Pattersson is healthy enough to make it. Some of these ‘fans’ in the Couve are pissed w the bs non call and what these refs are doing/not doing to protect these stars..he got tangled up w Kotkaniemi of the habs and fell awkwardly: mild sprain to his knee. It happens, but to want blood and wish bad things on Kotkaniemi..c’mon, really? It’d be cool to see another nuck win mvp 2 years in a row. Boeser is pretty good, and showed everyone last year at Tampa..
Quoted from hwyhed:I’m hoping that my young stud rookie Elias Pattersson is healthy enough to make it. Some of these ‘fans’ in the Couve are pissed w the bs non call and what these refs are doing/not doing to protect these stars..he got tangled up w Kotkaniemi of the habs and fell awkwardly: mild sprain to his knee. It happens, but to want blood and wish bad things on Kotkaniemi..c’mon, really? It’d be cool to see another nuck win mvp 2 years in a row. Boeser is pretty good, and showed everyone last year at Tampa..
Yea that was nothing but a fluke accident. Kotkanniemi even skated over to check on Petterson after the fact.
Big news of the night....
Lucic finally scored a goal in North America this season!!
Quoted from ImNotNorm:Yea that was nothing but a fluke accident. Kotkanniemi even skated over to check on Petterson after the fact.
Big news of the night....
Lucic finally scored a goal in North America this season!!
I’d love to trade a struggling Lui Erickson for an overpaid Lucic..just wish that he didn’t have a fn ntc...I can’t wait to see this young kid Thatcher Demco between the pipes here soon!!
Now I keep reading that the Flyers are shopping Wayne Simmonds around =(
That'd probably be the straw that breaks the camel's back.
Quoted from Malenko:Now I keep reading that the Flyers are shopping Wayne Simmonds around =(
That'd probably be the straw that breaks the camel's back.
I wounldnt mind having Simmonds on the Penguins!
Quoted from Malenko:Now I keep reading that the Flyers are shopping Wayne Simmonds around =(
That'd probably be the straw that breaks the camel's back.
That's why I grabbed him in my hockey pool.
Quoted from meSz:I wounldnt mind having Simmonds on the Penguins!
Doubt that'll happen since they are division rivals.
A guy like Simmonds is EXACTLY
what the Mn Wild need.
Big and strong, can score or hit.
The guy is 100% grit!
Only way the Wayne train stops in Pittsburgh is if he goes to a different team then they trade him to the Pens. He'd be a cheap rental for sure, but I *really* want him to stay in Philly. He's my favorite player, and he scored 2 last night! I was hoping he'd be on the ice for the empty netter but they let JVR get the Hat Trick instead, booooooooo
Went to the Bruins Canadiens game in Boston last night. My son's first game at 5 yrs old. Great game/great seats between the benches! OT loss to Montreal but several fights and one heavyweight donnybrook.
Quoted from Spinape:Lucic with 2 last night! Possible All Star candidate
1.5 million a goal this season
Quoted from ImNotNorm:1.5 million a goal this season
Lucic was the guy who looks smart here. Signs a water tight contract to protect himself... the Oiler organization are the idiots here
Can anyone stop Tampa?
Jake Gardiner lustfuly benched and booed all period. The latest Larry Murphy who will Win 2 cups somewhere else. Nylander is next..1 goal in 19 games. I felt embarrassed for Jake.
Quoted from Jackontherocks:Seeing the Pens who lost tonight against sharks on Friday vs Yotes, they better win this one.
Will the Pens be active on trade deadline?
Quoted from cdnpinbacon:Can anyone stop Tampa?
Jake Gardiner lustfuly benched and booed all period. The latest Larry Murphy who will Win 2 cups somewhere else. Nylander is next..1 goal in 19 games. I felt embarrassed for Jake.
Yeah, Tampa is a power house. I’m not sure Connor even catches Kucherov this year for the art ross
Quoted from cdnpinbacon:Will the Pens be active on trade deadline?
Man I hope so as if they aren't it will be another early exit!
Quoted from cdnpinbacon:Can anyone stop Tampa?
Jake Gardiner lustfuly benched and booed all period. The latest Larry Murphy who will Win 2 cups somewhere else. Nylander is next..1 goal in 19 games. I felt embarrassed for Jake.
Nylander deserves the boos.
Leaf nation loves to scapegoat. Ask kessel and phaneuf
leaf fans are dumb as a brick. Just listen to after game radio show. Funny how intelligent and well spoken raptor fans are. The difference is night and day.
Nylander deserves the boos.
He's a small marshmallow. .that's how he plays.
Edmonton fans should be insisting the hire of Brian Burke. He's a free agent. He helped build Calgary who are now legitimate stanley cup contenders.
Quoted from meSz:Man I hope so as if they aren't it will be another early exit!
Pens are walking a fine line right now...they look so dang deep on paper, that they almost have to make a deal. 8 deep on defense with Schulz about to return. Riikola looks like real deal. Brassard has caused havoc with line juggling to get him going. Great seeing Murray healthy and playing well. Seems like every team that they have been running up against are hot as heck. Looking forward, March schedule looks brutal! Whoever emerges from the East for the finals would have to be favorites in Stanley Cup.
Quoted from Blitzburgh99:Pens are walking a fine line right now...they look so dang deep on paper, that they almost have to make a deal. 8 deep on defense with Schulz about to return. Riikola looks like real deal. Brassard has caused havoc with line juggling to get him going. Great seeing Murray healthy and playing well. Seems like every team that they have been running up against are hot as heck. Looking forward, March schedule looks brutal! Whoever emerges from the East for the finals would have to be favorites in Stanley Cup.
Yeah 2-5 on the West Coast trip 3 of the teams with fewer wins then the Pens. Phoenix they squeaked out or it would've been 1 out of 5. Letang is one of the best offensive defense-men in the league but one of the worse defensive defense-man. He has turned over the puck over so many times it's brutal. Need Malkin to step up ... he's been quiet too long!
Quoted from cdnpinbacon:Will the Pens be active on trade deadline?
Not sure but did not look like anything special on Friday night when I saw them against Coyotes.
Oilers GM is blowing things up before getting canned.
He signed Koskinen to 4.5 mil annually and bought out Spooner (who they just traded for just over a month ago).
Oiler fans in the city are losing their minds!!!
Quoted from ImNotNorm:Oiler fans in the city are losing their minds!!!
Don't blame them. Last year I thought the Oilers were 1 year away (this year) from being a really good team and making it to at least the second round.
Quoted from Jackontherocks:Not sure but did not look like anything special on Friday night when I saw them against Coyotes.
interesting read ...... https://mynhltraderumors.com/expect-another-trade-by-the-pittsburgh-penguins/2019/01/21/
Quoted from meSz:Letang is one of the best offensive defense-men in the league but one of the worse defensive defense-man. He has turned over the puck over so many times it's brutal.
66D9E694-F892-4F84-8046-65CF81907B28 (resized).jpegQuoted from ImNotNorm:Oilers GM is blowing things up before getting canned.
He signed Koskinen to 4.5 mil annually and bought out Spooner (who they just traded for just over a month ago).
Oiler fans in the city are losing their minds!!!
... it’s so frustrating being an oilers fan
Quoted from ImNotNorm:correction: Spooner was placed on waivers. So was Rattie
Spooner I get, but why Rattie?
Quoted from Spinape:Spooner I get, but why Rattie?
I don't get Spooner because they traded for him. Why did they even bother make the trade?
What a....
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