PASabreFan Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 Aw, man. I'm sorry. Seriously. No apologies necessary. But thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunomatic Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 We all know Quebec is going to be the Nordiques but what should Las Vegas be? Aces Blackjacks Gamblers Rattlers Hit Men - my favorite The craps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 James Neal on being a sniper in the NHL: http://www.theplayerstribune.com/james-neal-predators-sniper/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 (edited) James Neal on being a sniper in the NHL: http://www.theplayerstribune.com/james-neal-predators-sniper/ good stuff. excerpt from the essay by james neal: I started my career as a left winger, so I was always receiving passes with the puck outside my body, away from the net. If you’re a playmaker, you might prefer this. I didn’t know how big of a difference this made until I got traded to Pittsburgh. Dan Bylsma walked in the first day and asked, “Hey, do you think you could play right wing?” I’m like, “Uh, well I’ve never played it before, so I’m not sure?” He says, “Okay great, you’re playing right wing.” Once I got used to it, I really elevated my game, because whenever I shot the puck on my forehand, the release point was closer to the net. I was a threat at all times, especially on one-timers. I ended up scoring 40 goals the next season. So whenever a guy switches wings, it has a lot of implications for how he plays. (Thanks, Dan. You were one of the best teachers I’ve ever had.) Edited September 29, 2015 by That Aud Smell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Rhea Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 The craps :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 We all know Quebec is going to be the Nordiques but what should Las Vegas be? Aces Blackjacks Gamblers Rattlers Hit Men - my favorite I have to think all gambling references will be squashed. No cards, dice or $$. It will be something corny that we all hate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 (edited) good stuff. I started my career as a left winger, so I was always receiving passes with the puck outside my body, away from the net. If you’re a playmaker, you might prefer this. I didn’t know how big of a difference this made until I got traded to Pittsburgh. Dan Bylsma walked in the first day and asked, “Hey, do you think you could play right wing?” I’m like, “Uh, well I’ve never played it before, so I’m not sure?” He says, “Okay great, you’re playing right wing.” Once I got used to it, I really elevated my game, because whenever I shot the puck on my forehand, the release point was closer to the net. I was a threat at all times, especially on one-timers. I ended up scoring 40 goals the next season. So whenever a guy switches wings, it has a lot of implications for how he plays. (Thanks, Dan. You were one of the best teachers I’ve ever had.) OK, that was weird. At first I thought you, Smell, were talking about your hockey career. I thought you'd been burying the lead all these years, because you never talked about playing. Then, when you got traded to Pittsburgh, I thought it was a tongue in cheek post of some kind. Toward the end, the bulb went off and I realized you had cut and pasted. It was quite the ride of a read. I may need a drink. See, I've never professed to understand hockey's technicalities, and I've never played. But it always made sense to me to play your off wing for the very reasons Neal is talking about. Edited September 29, 2015 by pASabreFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 I have to think all gambling references will be squashed. No cards, dice or $$. It will be something corny that we all hate. I thought maybe "Aces" would pass muster, despite that concern. I also wonder whether they'll harken back to something pre-casino days -- something from the wild west (I've seen Outlaws proffered). OK, that was weird. At first I thought you, Smell, were talking about your hockey career. I thought you'd been burying the lead all these years, because you never talked about playing. Then, when you got traded to Pittsburgh, I thought it was a tongue in cheek post of some kind. Toward the end, the bulb went off and I realized you had cut and pasted. It was quite the ride of a read. I may need a drink. this gave me such a giggle. See, I've never professed to understand hockey's technicalities, and I've never played. But it always made sense to me to play your off wing for the very reasons Neal is talking about. As Neal notes, it depends on what kind of player you are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 I have to think all gambling references will be squashed. No cards, dice or $$. It will be something corny that we all hate. I would just about guarantee this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 I would just about guarantee this. I wonder if Outlaws would qualify (as something cheesy that would be widely despised). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 I wonder if Outlaws would qualify (as something cheesy that would be widely despised). Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 The Wiki page for this franchise-to-be states that one of the principal owners wants to go with Black Knights (or maybe just Knights) in homage to West Point (his alma mater, I infer). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 The Wiki page for this franchise-to-be states that one of the principal owners wants to go with Black Knights (or maybe just Knights) in homage to West Point (his alma mater, I infer). That would essentially guarantee a marketing partnership with Excalibur wouldn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 The craps That name already belongs to the team in DC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chileanseabass Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 That would essentially guarantee a marketing partnership with Excalibur wouldn't it? It probably already has one in place... the new arena is co-owned by MGM Resorts, which owns Excalibur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTS Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 James Neal on being a sniper in the NHL: http://www.theplayerstribune.com/james-neal-predators-sniper/ That's a great article His insight into his toe drag was amazing. We all know Quebec is going to be the Nordiques but what should Las Vegas be? Aces Blackjacks Gamblers Rattlers Hit Men - my favorite Here's what I know.. the players can only wear numbers between 1 and 36. The odd #'s are red, the even #'s are black, and Goalie wears #0 and has a green number. After that.. all bets are off.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 The Las Vegas Lap Dance The Las Vegas Strip The Las Vegas Roulette The Las Vegas MoeGreens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 The Las Vegas Lap Dance The Las Vegas Strip The Las Vegas Roulette The Las Vegas MoeGreens All good. But I'm still partial to the Las Vegas Lines. (Not a chance in h-e-double hockey sticks they'll go that way unfortunately.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 Las Vegas Regrets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 Las Vegas Regrets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 Not a single one ink :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 Oilers assign Darnell Nurse to their AHL affiliate. That guy was taken a spot ahead of Risto, yes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwksndmonster Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 Oilers assign Darnell Nurse to their AHL affiliate. That guy was taken a spot ahead of Risto, yes? Aye. 2 NHL games to Risto's 112 :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 Oilers assign Darnell Nurse to their AHL affiliate. That guy was taken a spot ahead of Risto, yes? Aye. 2 NHL games to Risto's 112 :D Wasn't there talk of him going further up like 3-5 pre-draft? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woods-racer Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 Aye. 2 NHL games to Risto's 112 :D Wasn't he just taken in 2015? Could of sworn I watched him play against the Erie Otters last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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