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[Plinko]

I hope we miss the playoffs this year, I hope that is what it takes to finally get some real change going for this team.

"We missed the playoffs. Obviously, we need some real change."

*Trades away all young talent*

I hope you're right about 3 on 3. I just have a feeling coaches like Babcock put 2 D-men out every time.

 

[T.M. MacReady]

Let's say 3 on 3 play starts and Sidney Crosby flops like the fish out of water he is and draws a penalty. Do they get 2 mins of 3 on 2? Because if so, game over man.

That sounds less entertaining and less fair than a shootout.

 

[Red_Man]

I hope you're right about 3 on 3. I just have a feeling coaches like Babcock put 2 D-men out every time.

Even if coaches do this, there's too much space for it to be effective. You'll lose more often than not if you're doing that, unless you have a guy like Subban, Karlsson, OEL, etc, on who can drive the offense.

 

[OriginofHysteria]

"We missed the playoffs. Obviously, we need some real change."

*Trades away all young talent*

I hope you're right about 3 on 3. I just have a feeling coaches like Babcock put 2 D-men out every time.

I can't wait to see Carlyle with a 3 on 3. Orr, McLaren and for the hell of it, Clarkson.

 

[Unhandled Exception]

"We missed the playoffs. Obviously, we need some real change."

*Trades away all young talent*

I hope you're right about 3 on 3. I just have a feeling coaches like Babcock put 2 D-men out every time.

Don't worry, you have the offensive power house of Quincey to call upon should these changes make it to the NHL.

 

[Quick]

I can't wait to see Carlyle with a 3 on 3. Orr, McLaren and for the hell of it, Clarkson.

Best 3-on-3 Line in Hockey™

 

[OriginofHysteria]

Best 3-on-3 Line in Hockey™

Much hard. Such grit. Many toughness.

 

[Red_Man]

I can't wait to see Carlyle with a 3 on 3. Orr, McLaren and for the hell of it, Clarkson.

 

[Freyjadour]

All for dropping the loser point.

 

[Red_Man]

Dan Cleary's bonus is $1 million for 10 games played. #RedWings

 

[Merguson]

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That's pretty much free money for Clearly. LOL.

 

[ShaneB]

Love those AHL overtime rule changes. Hope they pan out to the NHL. ANYTHING to get rid of the shootout is a good thing. I imagine it's a case of finally seeing how playoff overtime can draw in fans, and bringing a little bit of that back to the regular season.

And yes, I've said many times, drop the loser point in any case. A team could magically go, 10-0-72, end up with 92 points and make the playoffs. Wacky.

 

[Plinko]

This is freaking ridiculous. Show me how this isn't doing a personal favor for a guy. Ten games for $1 million? It's insane. Holland has absolutely no clue.

 

[Socreges]

This has gotten so bad it's almost made me pity Wings fans. Almost

Instead I laugh. Lol

 

[Kuro Madoushi]

Let's say 3 on 3 play starts and Sidney Crosby flops like the fish out of water he is and draws a penalty. Do they get 2 mins of 3 on 2? Because if so, game over man.

That sounds less entertaining and less fair than a shootout.

2 min of 4-3

 

[Merguson]

Steve Spott and Peter Horachek are the new assistants for the Leafs.

Um.. interesting.. I guess?

 

[Unhandled Exception]

Hahahaha oh man. Cleary is the gift that keeps on giving.

 

[Red_Man]

I'm assuming Cleary has some photo evidence of Holland doing coke off a strippers ass. It's the only explanation.

 

[zroid]

Steve Spott and Peter Horachek are the new assistants for the Leafs.

Um.. interesting.. I guess?

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

at least it's not Torts...

and Spott did pretty well with the Marlies last year. Eh.

 

[OriginofHysteria]

Steve Spott and Peter Horachek are the new assistants for the Leafs.

Um.. interesting.. I guess?

Steve Spott can punch Carlyle in the face when he refuses to play Carter Ashton for more than 1 minute a night.

 

[Samyy]

I like how they're both potential head coach replacements

 

[ZeroGravity]

Lightning signed Morrow to a 1 year deal. Where's Zero with all these news updates?

Sleeping. I hate mornings.

Good signing, although we're really up against the cap now. Nice to finally have some depth though.

 

[Cake Boss]

Leboner> Traittersson.

 

[Osorio]

Devils-Kings last season had 3 on 3 for 2 minutes and it was pretty exciting

I'll take anything over shootouts

 

[Unhandled Exception]

Devils-Kings last season had 3 on 3 for 2 minutes and it was pretty exciting

 

[Merguson]

Jonas Siegel @jonasTSN1050
Dave Nonis says it was important that both assistants had head coaching experience.

Lol. I wonder why...

 

[Osorio]

Well, for us.

 

[CrazedArabMan]

Here's a suggestion Holland, why don't you give me one million bucks to play 10 games. Odds are I can do no worse than Dan Cleary, plus I can actually skate, something Cleary can no longer do!!!

 

[Lone_Prodigy]

Babcock to scratch Cleary once he plays 9 games.

 

[CrazedArabMan]

This offseason really can't get any worse...

No wait, Holland will find a way to make it worse by trading away young talent or an old declining vet.

Edit:

Or not, guess the Summer of pain is over!!!

The Detroit Red Wings no longer are exploring the free-agent market for bargains, and trade talks have slowed down.

General manager Ken Holland anticipates a quiet summer.

The Red Wings are still hoping to acquire a top-four right-handed shooting defenseman through a trade. And they might sign right wing Daniel Alfredsson next month.

Other than that, their roster is set. They have 14 forwards, seven defensemen and two goaltenders (including restricted free agents Tomas Tatar and Danny DeKeyser) – the same players as last season.

 

[Red_Man]

This offseason really can't get any worse...

No wait, Holland will find a way to make it worse by trading away young talent or an old declining vet.

Douglas Murray is still looking for a job

 

[Plinko]

This offseason really can't get any worse...

No wait, Holland will find a way to make it worse by trading away young talent or an old declining vet.

Edit:

Or not, guess the Summer of pain is over!!!

So they sign Alfredsson and then have 15 forwards.

Oh, and then give Mantha a "legitimate shot to make the team."

LOL

 

[Red_Man]

It would be pretty amazing if Stamkos pulled a LeBron and left for Toronto when he's a UFA

 

[SuperSonic1305]

It would be pretty amazing if Stamkos pulled a LeBron and left for Toronto when he's a UFA

It is destiny. That 100th anniversary cup win.

 

[Quick]

It would be pretty amazing if Stamkos pulled a LeBron and left for Toronto when he's a UFA

Taking his talents to Mimico

 

[Heretic]

A win in OT gets you the 2-points. A win in a shootout gets you 1-point.

No loser point.

 

[Samyy]

It would be pretty amazing if Stamkos pulled a LeBron and left for Toronto when he's a UFA

Not going to happen.
This delusion that some fans have about Stamkos/Tavares is silly.

I just don't think there is a culture like that in hockey, a lot of these guys are very loyal compared to basketball players, seems like every big basketball player is always looking for a move.

 

[Kave_Man]

It would be pretty amazing if Stamkos pulled a LeBron and left for Toronto when he's a UFA

My loins!

Also for actual hockey news on this joyous day of Lebronukah:

Leafs name Steve Spott and Peter Horachek as the assistant coaches.

 

[Red_Man]

Taking his talents to Mimico

:lol

Not going to happen.
This delusion that some fans have about Stamkos/Tavares is silly.

I just don't think there is a culture like that in hockey, a lot of these guys are very loyal compared to basketball players, seems like every big basketball player is always looking for a move.

I agree, but just entertaining the thought of it and the explosion that would result in Toronto and other places is incredibly amusing.

 

[Samyy]

My loins!

Also for actual hockey news on this joyous day of Lebronukah:

Leafs name Steve Spott and Peter Horachek as the assistant coaches.

Kave you're getting old, so late.

:lol

I agree, but just entertaining the thought of it and the explosion that would result in Toronto and other places is incredibly amusing.

I guess the closest comparable is Minnesota, all them Minny kids going home.

 

[Socreges]

Eventually a great Ontario player still in their prime not named Clarkson will sign for the Leafs. Eventually. And when that happens the years of rumours and fantasising will be justified: 'See, we were right all along!'

 

[Quick]

The only time we ever get the big hometown guys is when they're broken down and on the verge of retirement.

Rare cases being Bolland and Clarkson, and those worked out just fine.

 

[T.M. MacReady]

It would be pretty amazing if Stamkos pulled a LeBron and left for Toronto when he's a UFA

Toronto won't have any money left when they give Tavares the richest contract in NHL History, a key to the city, half ownership of the team, and finished copies of the last two Game of Thrones books in 2018.

 

[Red_Man]

I guess the closest comparable is Minnesota, all them Minny kids going home.

True, but none of those guys are on the same level as a Stamkos.

The only time we ever get the big hometown guys is when they're broken down and on the verge of retirement.

Toronto won't have any money left when they give Tavares the richest contract in NHL History, a key to the city, half ownership of the team, and finished copies of the last two Game of Thrones books in 2018.

:lol :lol

 

[CrazedArabMan]

Can Holland take his talents else where too?

 

[Calamari41]

The only time we ever get the big hometown guys is when they're broken down and on the verge of retirement.

"Hey guys can I hang my jersey from your rafters? Thx"

 

[Kave_Man]

Toronto won't have any money left when they give Tavares the richest contract in NHL History, a key to the city, half ownership of the team, and finished copies of the last two Game of Thrones books in 2018.

What happened to you man? You used to be cool.

 

[Samyy]

Giving Tavares half-ownership would be a major improvement over Rogers and Bell

 

[Merguson]

Jason Spezza will be a Leaf once he hits free agency, I guarantee it.

Spoiler

All of this happens after his probable contract extension with the Stars expires.

 

[T.M. MacReady]

What happened to you man? You used to be cool.

Kave, pls. I'm just being realistic.

Hopefully he develops such a love for Brooklyn's fine array of hipster coffee and gourmet hot dog joints that he stays on for less than 10mil annually.

And hopefully by 2018 we have new ownership and a competent GM. I'm sad to hear nothing announced on the Barroway front, I had it from a pretty reliable source that the deal was all but done during the Cup Finals.