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NHL Off-Season 2016 |OT| My prospects are better than yours
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D.Va is more of a pest tank. She's good as soaking up some damage with her shield up. Getting a turret/Bastion to target you and soak up some damage while someone can take them out. (Provided a Torjborn doesn't pop his ult).
Besides, doing stuff like this is fun.
MultiJhonny
Banned
RIP Rick MacLeish
is Overwatch alright on console? I'm thinking the games must be a little slower
Elliote Friedman apparently reported that USA Hockey blamed a lack of "character" on why they failed at Sochi, which is why the roster is the way it is. He specifically said Kessel was a player whose "character" they were dissatisfied with. Kessel, the leading scorer at Sochi.
USA Hockey is literally the Toronto media
USA Hockey is literally the Toronto media
KernelPanic
Member
You see that mentality throughout the NHL. Canada has this as well with their World Junior teams at least.
I'm talking about prioritizing "character", "grit", "intangibles" etc over hockey skill.
All the dude does is score goals. Bum.
On a related note, this is amazing and needs to happen. http://www.wingingitinmotown.com/20...rld-cup-of-hockey-all-snub-team-should-happen
Can we just go with Team Snubs instead of Team Europe? I'm sure Kopitar won't mind.
Can we just go with Team Snubs instead of Team Europe? I'm sure Kopitar won't mind.
Yep, on PC.
Fata1moose
Banned
Moose#13552 for Overwatch.
Halo 5 needs to be on PC, it's the only thing I'm playing on Xbox these days.
Halo 5 needs to be on PC, it's the only thing I'm playing on Xbox these days.
Simon Belmont
Banned
Sure will be awkward if they have to relieve him of his duties mid-season
Hurricanes hired Ulf Samuelsson to coach their AHL affiliate. Which means the Rangers are out their defensive assistant coach.
I did float the idea back at the start of the offseason that we would probably need to move on from Ulfie considering the team's heinous defensive woes over the course of the whole season. He's better as a coach than what he got from his boys on the blueline this season, though. This is the next major step towards an NHL head coaching job for him, I think.
Still, that leaves the issue of needing some new blood behind the bench. The most obvious choice would be Jeff Beukeboom, who has been an assistant coach for the Wolf Pack for the last few years. The organization has been loving what he's been doing for our prospects out there in Hartford, though, so they might see him as being more valuable in that position still. Will be interesting to see. Bringing Beuk in would probably be a big boon to McIlrath at the very least.
I did float the idea back at the start of the offseason that we would probably need to move on from Ulfie considering the team's heinous defensive woes over the course of the whole season. He's better as a coach than what he got from his boys on the blueline this season, though. This is the next major step towards an NHL head coaching job for him, I think.
Still, that leaves the issue of needing some new blood behind the bench. The most obvious choice would be Jeff Beukeboom, who has been an assistant coach for the Wolf Pack for the last few years. The organization has been loving what he's been doing for our prospects out there in Hartford, though, so they might see him as being more valuable in that position still. Will be interesting to see. Bringing Beuk in would probably be a big boon to McIlrath at the very least.
CreeperBlocks
Banned
If Montreal had Hitchcock, expect less minutes for Galchenyuk than Therrien gave him.
Back when Francis first took over rumors had Ulf as the favorite to be our next HC before Francis hired Peters. Not too surprising a move since Ronnie and Ulfie have such a long history with each other.
You sure Friedman said that? Sounds like that Steve Simmons article from a few days ago
To be fair, I wasn't impressed with Kessel at Sochi either. Yeah, he scored goals, but he was completely one way and showed no interest in doing much of anything unless it was a scoring opportunity.
The Phil Kessel playing for the Penguins in these playoffs is a very different guy from the one who was in Russia a couple years ago.
Steve Simmons is part of Team USA's management staff.
Same. Another legend gone.
Second Flyers Family member taken from us in mere months. RIP
I can believe it
He's a smelly now
He was a good get for the marlies this season. Held the fort at center when Nylander was hurt post-WJC and when Willy he was with the leafs.
Not shocked he is headed to europe though, more money to be made there opposed to the AHL.
That's common among Russian athletes. Russia is so fucked. Putin has basically made himself the center of Russian identity. Seems like in order to be Russian it's either idol worship or protest.Markov is the commiest of commies
they probably think the same thing about Americans, and they're not THAT wrong
I mean these fucks are about to give Trump in the white house
Zaraki_Kenpachi
Member
yeah, people said :lol Trump when the Republican race started too
Both are a cult of personality, sure. But Putin has been de facto ruler of Russia for about 17 years and has widespread support. Trump has just won the GOP nomination and will likely lose in the general.
bonesmccoy
Banned
I can't believe Russians keep putin up with that guy
aside from console players having no idea what objective-based shooters are - it's fun.
According to Trump California & New York will carry him to the White Trump House though!
It's important for everyone to remember that only about 5% of all registered voters have voted for Trump so far.
Fata1moose
Banned
While I play on PC, my roommate plays on XBone and there's little to no difference. I know the turrets do less damage on the console versions, but that's about it. All of the versions seem competent. The console version's pace is the same.
To keep playing devils advocate : it could be interpreted as dangerous. The only people who voted so far are the most fanatic/political ones, and the vast majority of people who don't care about politics will vote for the person they kinda recognize
A blog post on hockeybuzz (yeah I know) about the fith anniversary of the Jets return today. Good read, love seeing the youtube clips again.
Still a bit disappointed I was in Texas when the news first started breaking and on the road when it actually happened, feel like I missed out on some fun times.
Still a bit disappointed I was in Texas when the news first started breaking and on the road when it actually happened, feel like I missed out on some fun times.
Fata1moose
Banned
I'm so sorry.
MultiJhonny
Banned
it's not that bad. Just depends on where in Texas.
CreeperBlocks
Banned
It's pretty hot today.
The Dog Days of Summer have just begun
The Dog Days of Summer have just begun
it's like the coolest day we've had in weeks in Montreal
I'm counting the days 'til October, and it's not because of hockey
bonesmccoy
Banned
Yup, you did. And it's only pain now.
Fata1moose
Banned
In pain for Laine.
bonesmccoy
Banned
Sufferin' for Byfuglien