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Holy shit this r/hockey thread about realignment and expansion is fucking hilarious

https://www.reddit.com/r/hockey/comments/4q075f/how_a_50_team_nhl_alignment_and_expansion_should/

32 teams playoff, some players would literally be dead by the cup finals

 

[yyzjohn]

Bwahahahahaha wut m8?

I thought that was a strange comment too. Red is more like Positive Peter.

 

[DopeyFish]

I still am a believer in the 32 team playoffs

 

[imBask]

how about a relegation system? that way the pleb gets filtered out every year and we don't have to deal with the Oilers ever again

 

[Line_HTX]

I still am a believer in the 32 team playoffs

What, are you going to turn the playoffs into a Champions League aggregate format next?

 

[DopeyFish]

how about a relegation system? that way the pleb gets filtered out every year and we don't have to deal with the Oilers ever again

Relegation is shitty for fans

NHL is regional with a salary cap. Leafs would have been relegated years ago and they are the most valuable franchise.

I still think a 32 team playoff makes the most sense even with a 32 team league.

Add in a second draft for teams finishing 16-24 which is strictly an overager draft with untradeable picks. these picks don't count against reserve list until they sign.

this way bottom teams get talent, "bubble" teams get depth and maybe talent, championship caliber teams get weaker competition but a shorter window.

and it helps fix the half in half out playoffs which kills franchises. season shouldn't be about making playoffs but making your path to a championship easier.

plus the crazy upset potential would be glorious

 

[imBask]

Relegation is shitty for fans

NHL is regional with a salary cap. Leafs would have been relegated years ago and they are the most valuable franchise.

I still think a 32 team playoff makes the most sense even with a 32 team league.

Add in a second draft for teams finishing 16-24 which is strictly an overager draft with untradeable picks. these picks don't count against reserve list until they sign.

this way bottom teams get talent, "bubble" teams get depth and maybe talent, championship caliber teams get weaker competition but a shorter window.

and it helps fix the half in half out playoffs which kills franchises. season shouldn't be about making playoffs but making your path to a championship easier.

plus the crazy upset potential would be glorious

but it also puts pressure on teams like Leafs and Canadiens who tend to be complacent because the arena is always full

but yeah I know, it's not a great solution. I don't hate your idea, it's alright, but we have to get rid of the problematic Oilers first. You can't keep rewarding this shit team every year

 

[DopeyFish]

but it also puts pressure on teams like Leafs and Canadiens who tend to be complacent because the arena is always full

but yeah I know, it's not a great solution. I don't hate your idea, it's alright, but we have to get rid of the problematic Oilers first. You can't keep rewarding this shit team every year

I agree, let's turn them into a gypsy team... moving from city to city every year.

 

[Red_Man]

I thought that was a strange comment too. Red is more like Positive Peter.

Solo is the yin to my yang

 

[zroid]

I love how Sportsnet keeps promoting this Punjabi Bonino goal call every chance it gets in their marketing material. It's like a silent admission that their own broadcast is a pile of trash.

 

[Solo]

Matthews will bust for sure based on nothing but his bush league number. 34? Not in my NHL.

 

[zroid]

Filip Forsberg signs 6x6M

 

[MetatronM]

That's a real solid contract for Forsberg.

 

[Solo]

That's a good deal for both sides I think.

 

[CreeperBlocks]

Could you Imagine a world where the Capitals never made that trade?

 

[Foggy]

Looks like the Columbus fanbase has really settled into denial. Keep reading responses like "Jesse might become a superstar but we now have a future captain" and shit like that. The best thing I've read about Dubois is his work ethic. Yeehaw. Would much rather have gotten Keller. But that's how it goes.

Edit: more juicy bits to satisfy the fan base. Sorry to be obnoxious with this stuff. Just giving a peek into the collective mind

http://bluejacketsxtra.dispatch.com...k-and-still-appreciate-pierre-luc-dubois.html

"Dubois is a rink rat with a mean streak and he fits the high-character profile management craves."

"Are the Blue Jackets collecting too many of these players while turning a blind eye to offensive talents like Puljujarvi? It’s a valid question, but not one Dubois needs to address"

“He’s a bit of an old-fashioned kid,” Dumont said. “The don’t- step- on- my- toes-or- you’re- gonna- pay- a- price player is disappearing in today’s hockey. But that’s what Pierre-Luc is going to bring. He’s a complete player.”

 

[Cake Boss]

http://www.draftsite.com/nhl/mock-draft/2017/

god damn it ;(

 

[Coldnoodle]

Could you Imagine a world where the Capitals never made that trade?

Shutup.

Adam Vingan
‏@AdamVingan
Predators AAVs:
Forsberg - $6 million (6 years)
Josi - $4 million (7 years)
Ellis - $2.5 million (5 years)
Ekholm - $3.75 million (6 years)

Weber, pack your shit for Las Vegas.

 

[zroid]

I'm going to be a mountain of salt when Lindros gets snubbed again

 

[MetatronM]

General Fanager ‏@generalfanager 4m 4 minutes ago
Forsberg's new 6-year deal is paid entirely in base salary, $6M flat each year, no bonuses. Also does not include any trade/move protection.

Man, that really is a nice deal for the Perds.

 

[Fata1moose]

I'm going to be a mountain of salt when Lindros gets snubbed again

He'd be in if he didn't snub us.

 

[DopeyFish]

He'd be in if he didn't snub us.

omg you went there lol

 

[zroid]

He'd be in if he didn't snub us.

lol

 

[CreeperBlocks]

Grant McCagg – ‏@grantmccagg

Some of the players invited to Habs development camp:

Reid Duke
Hayden McCool
Scott Eansor
Colton Bobyk
Michael Zipp
Petrus Palmu

HAYDEN




MCCOOL

That's a great name.

 

[ShinRPGamer]

Italy-Spain starts in 20 minutes. I am not looking forward to the next two or so hours.

 

[ZeroGravity]

Filip Forsberg signs 6x6M

Considering how similar their numbers are, I'd expect Kucherov to get around the same.

 

[imBask]

Hopefully, Capitals legend Martin Erat will sign the same type of deal!

 

[ShadowSoldier89]

Could you Imagine a world where the Capitals never made that trade?

I imagine a world all the time where the pens picked Filip instead of derrick pouliot. I was so mad at shero that moment

 

[CreeperBlocks]

Brian Hedger – ‏@BrianHedger

Re: Shaw asking #Blackhawks for $4.5 to $5m per ... all I know is a source very close to it tells me he sought $3.125m, w/term, to stay.

3.125M is Reasonable. I absolutely hope it's that number for Montreal

 

[calder]

3.125M is Reasonable. I absolutely hope it's that number for Montreal

That's the hometown discount. It would be +500G for the 'market rate' and an extra 1M on top of that for Montreal media tax.

 

[CreeperBlocks]

That's the hometown discount. It would be +500G for the 'market rate' and an extra 1M on top of that for Montreal media tax.

I don't think Shaw will sign over 4M

3.5M would be best or less.

 

[Syrinx]

I imagine a world all the time where the pens picked Filip instead of derrick pouliot. I was so mad at shero that moment

I imagine a world where Jim Rutherford didn't trade that pick for Jordan Staal and sign him to a 10-year deal.

 

[MetatronM]

David Shoalts ‏@dshoalts 2m 2 minutes ago
Glenn Healy gone. Was told it was for financial reasons source says.


Also, the Canucks bought out Higgins.

 

[DopeyFish]

David Shoalts ‏@dshoalts 2m 2 minutes ago
Glenn Healy gone. Was told it was for financial reasons source says.


Also, the Canucks bought out Higgins.

Omgomgogmgmgjvrwjfckhsxcddbckddbcdfi dc sc

 

[calder]

David Shoalts ‏@dshoalts 2m 2 minutes ago
Glenn Healy gone. Was told it was for financial reasons source says.

Man, that is really straining my "don't cheer for ppl losing their jobs" rule.

*eyebrow twitches*

 

[zroid]

David Shoalts ‏@dshoalts 2m 2 minutes ago
Glenn Healy gone. Was told it was for financial reasons source says.


Also, the Canucks bought out Higgins.

holy shit

I'll believe it when I see it...

 

[Cake Boss]

David Shoalts ‏@dshoalts 2m 2 minutes ago
Glenn Healy gone. Was told it was for financial reasons source says.


Also, the Canucks bought out Higgins.

Ommmmgmggggggg yesssssssss


There is still hope for hockey media.

 

[DopeyFish]

I wonder if this means a shakeup in PBP

I need my Joe Bowen fixxxxx

 

[DopeyFish]

PJ stock gone too

 

[Dubbedinenglish]

Panthers close to Trocheck deal.

My guess is something like 4.5 for 6.

 

[Yawnier]

Healy and PJ Stock gone?

Thank lawd

 

[Coldnoodle]

YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES

HAHAHA

THERE IS A GOD

 

[CreeperBlocks]

David Shoalts ‏@dshoalts 2m 2 minutes ago
Glenn Healy gone. Was told it was for financial reasons source says.

YESSSSSSSSSS HOLY SHIT

AND PJ STOCK TOO?

Gods be phased! Now please get rid of Jason York from Montreal's Commentary Team? John Bartlett is alright but York.... York is terrible.

 

[Silexx]

Jesus, it sounds like a massacre at Sportsnet.

 

[Coldnoodle]

David ShoaltsVerified account ‏@dshoalts 2m2 minutes ago
The departure of Glenn Healy from the No. 1 boradcast crew signals there will be two-person booths next season. No more man between benches.

HALA MADRID

 

[DopeyFish]

I just wish they could fix the SNO department... and by fix I mean replace entirely

 

[zroid]

PJ Stock was barely even there anyways

 

[BigJonsson]

Is Ron McLean going to do everything?

 

[Marvie_3]

David Shoalts ‏@dshoalts 2m 2 minutes ago
Glenn Healy gone. Was told it was for financial reasons source says.


Also, the Canucks bought out Higgins.

Can NBC get rid of milbury next?

 

[ZeroGravity]

David ShoaltsVerified account ‏@dshoalts
The departure of Glenn Healy from the No. 1 boradcast crew signals there will be two-person booths next season. No more man between benches.

That always felt like a gimmick and never really added much of significance to the broadcast.