SwampD Posted June 24, 2015 Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 I actually think it's the opposite: the current points system gives less talented teams a better chance. They can clutch and grab their way to OT for the point, and if they can hold on for 5 minutes, they get to the shootout which is basically a coin flip statistically. It's rare, but teams like Florida two years ago when divisions based on OT losses and teams like this year's Kings miss the playoffs due to bad shootout luck. If the Kings are unhappy about that they should have taken luck out of the equation and just gotten more ROWs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted June 24, 2015 Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 (edited) Elliott Friedman: So, Opening Night is Oct. 7. Next night is Connor McDavid's first game (in STL) and the third night will have Mike Babcock returning to DET. NSH puts Viktor Stalberg and Richard Clune on (regular) waivers. (NOT unconditional waivers associated with buyouts) Edited June 24, 2015 by Hoss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted June 24, 2015 Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 The Oilers do not have their home opener until 10/15, a week after the season starts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Crotch Posted June 24, 2015 Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 Elliott Friedman: So, Opening Night is Oct. 7. Next night is Connor McDavid's first game (in STL) and the third night will have Mike Babcock returning to DET. NSH puts Viktor Stalberg and Richard Clune on (regular) waivers. (NOT unconditional waivers associated with buyouts) Stalberg is big and really fast and has pretty good hands. He can be inconsistent on the defensive end and is hurt a lot though. He can be a steal for some team if he dedicates himself to playing defense. His size/speed combination is rare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted June 24, 2015 Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 Next step is to settle ties with a game of mini-sticks in Sabretooth's hut.that would get my vote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted June 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 Stalberg is big and really fast and has pretty good hands. He can be inconsistent on the defensive end and is hurt a lot though. He can be a steal for some team if he dedicates himself to playing defense. His size/speed combination is rare. He's 29. I would argue he is the player he is and you should expect him to play like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted June 24, 2015 Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 All official: Elliotte Friedman @FriedgeHNIC 3 on 3 OT, video review and the new face off procedure all approved by Board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted June 24, 2015 Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 All official: Elliotte Friedman @FriedgeHNIC 3 on 3 OT, video review and the new face off procedure all approved by Board. what's the new face of procedure, and what are the rules around the video review? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted June 24, 2015 Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 what's the new face of procedure, and what are the rules around the video review? http://www.wgr550.com/The-NHL-approves-some-rule-changes/21674665 Good detail here. Defender must put stick down first on all faceoffs. I really like that rule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted June 24, 2015 Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 I'm up for the 3 on 3 overtime, but why not go w/ a 3-2-1 scoring system? 3 for regulation win, 2 for overtime win and 1for overtime loss? Gives reason to play hard in the finals minutes of a 3rd period. This is the system I think would work best. All games should be worth the same amount of points. The current system doesn't make sense in that a game in which a team wins in regulation awards 2 total points, whereas a game that goes to OT awards 3 points. It should be 3 points for a regulation win, and if the game goes to OT/Shootout, 2 points to the winner and 1 to the loser. This format would also help with teams playing for OT, if teams ever currently attempt to do this. Also, a team that loses a game (in OT/Shootout) is no longer getting awarded 50% of a regulation win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted June 24, 2015 Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 (edited) Carey Price wins the Ted Lindsay Award (MVP as voted by the players)Some nice Michael Peca comments and highlights as he talks about winning the Selke trophy at the NHL awards show (it's on NBCSN). Pat LaFontaine presenting.Patrice Bergeron wins the Selke trophy (again). Best defensive forward.Erik Karlsson win the Norris Trophy (best defenseman).Bob Hartley (CGY) wins the Jack Adams (top coach).Steve Yzerman (TB) wins GM of the Year. Aaron Ekblad wins the Calder (rookie). Carey Price wins the Vezina (goalie). Jiri Hudler wins the Lady Byng (sportsmanship). Joe Yerdon @JoeYerdon #Sabres forward Matt Moulson was seventh in Lady Byng voting. Jason Pominville was sixth. Devan Dubnuk wins the Bill Masterson (perseverance). Carey Price wins the Hart Trophy (MVP). Edited June 25, 2015 by Hoss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 http://www.wgr550.com/The-NHL-approves-some-rule-changes/21674665 Good detail here. Defender must put stick down first on all faceoffs. I really like that rule. I don't. Erosion of traditional home ice advantage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 NHL award winners listed above grumpy old Eleven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 I don't. Erosion of traditional home ice advantage. Slippery slope! :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Crotch Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 Carey Price wins the Ted Lindsay Award (MVP as voted by the players) Some nice Michael Peca comments and highlights as he talks about winning the Selke trophy at the NHL awards show (it's on NBCSN). Pat LaFontaine presenting. Patrice Bergeron wins the Selke trophy (again). Best defensive forward. Erik Karlsson win the Norris Trophy (best defenseman). Bob Hartley (CGY) wins the Jack Adams (top coach). Steve Yzerman (TB) wins GM of the Year. Aaron Ekblad wins the Calder (rookie). Carey Price wins the Vezina (goalie). Jiri Hudler wins the Lady Byng (sportsmanship). Joe Yerdon @JoeYerdon #Sabres forward Matt Moulson was seventh in Lady Byng voting. Jason Pominville was sixth. Devan Dubnuk wins the Bill Masterson (perseverance). Carey Price wins the Hart Trophy (MVP). Awards biased toward the Eastern Conference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted June 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 So the Norris is now for the best offensive defender, good to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 So the Norris is now for the best offensive defender, good to know. Nothing new to see there, though Karlsson's defense has improved tons since he last won it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 So the Norris is now for the best offensive defender, good to know. Randy Carlyle and Paul Coffey would like to say 'hi.' Move along ... nothing to see here ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJFIVEOH Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 I don't see how 'Spuddy' Gerard Gallant wasn't at least in the running for Jack Adams this year. Most improved team in the league deserves some credit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 Randy Carlyle and Paul Coffey would like to say 'hi.' Move along ... nothing to see here ... Randy Carlyle? You mean the guy who received a third place vote for the Jack Adams Trophy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 (edited) So with the new OT rules we could possibly see 3 on 2, or 2 on 2? 3 on 3 is ridiculous...you have to play your 3 fastest skaters....not real hockey, more of a gimmick...almost like street hockey. Edited June 25, 2015 by nucci Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deluca67 Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 Randy Carlyle and Paul Coffey would like to say 'hi.' Move along ... nothing to see here ... Don't forget that flash in the pan, what was his name? Orr? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 So with the new OT rules we could possibly see 3 on 2, or 2 on 2? 3 on 3 is ridiculous...you have to play your 3 fastest skaters....not real hockey, more of a gimmick...almost like street hockey. They've already got a gimmick in place called the shoot out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3putt Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 Might as well decide it with guys in inflatable sumo suits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deluca67 Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 Might as well decide it with guys in inflatable sumo suits I like the ideas of a fan from each team playing a game of NHL '16 to determine a winner or bring out the big piece of cardboard thye put in front of nets to give away cars and whichever team gets the most in the slot gets the point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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