Taro T Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 I'd say the operative word was "maintain." Even if control was defined as kicking the puck, one kick isn't maintaining control. That one could go to the Hockey Supreme Court though. I will probably never find the link again, but I know I read somewhere that the March memo was a reinforcement of existing clarifications. It makes sense in that the crease rule had been around for years and you'd think they weren't just then putting out a list of exceptions. But, hey, it's the NHL. Not sure it really matters. Dallas DID maintain possession. Hull didn't maintain control. The league claimed he maintained possession, so all was good. They changed the rule for how a player obtains control later because they were still getting flack over it. I truly wish I didn't love this sport. The powers that be in this league really seem to WANT to ruin it. One more year of Bylsma being back & these guys may finally have lost me. Think I might want him back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ubkev Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 What'd the Sabres go after those teams fired their coaches? 10-13-2 Lost 1.5 more times than they won. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 (edited) What'd the Sabres go after those teams fired their coaches? 12-16-2 during the average games played of those teams (30) 7-13-2 in the last 22 games, similar to our record during our first 20. Edited April 9, 2017 by Randall Flagg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubkev Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 12-16-2 during the average games played of those teams (30) 7-14-1 in the last 22 games, similar to our record during our first 20. Hmm, I must have miscounted. I'll take your word for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 We started 2-6-0 two years ago and 1-3-2 this season. I'd kill to have this team come out of the gates with any sort of enthusiasm next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 12-16-2 during the average games played of those teams (30) 7-14-1 in the last 22 games, similar to our record during our first 20. I'm sure some out there are still thinking without the injuries we'd be in the playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 Hmm, I must have miscounted. I'll take your word for it. I had to change one of those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabre fan Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 (edited) Senators clinch second place in the Atlantic and home ice through the first round. Leafs will beat them if they play each-other...talk about a big game for the Leafs today...if they get a point or two against Columbus who has forgot how to win (5 loses in a row) the leafs play Ottawa...if they lose they play Washington. I do think the Leafs will beat ottawa no problem but not so sure against OV Edited April 9, 2017 by Sabre fan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 Seeing I hate Boston more, I don't mind the leafs playing the senators. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabre fan Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 Seeing I hate Boston more, I don't mind the leafs playing the senators. yeah cause ottawa would play Boston if not the Leafs and Boston will beat the Sens too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Buffalo Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 I'm sure some out there are still thinking without the injuries we'd be in the playoffs.NFW not with Gorges playing in top 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampD Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 (edited) Didn't someone on here post an article called something like "Why every Team Should Fire Their Coach" and it showed how much better teams do every time? Edited April 9, 2017 by SmarmD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 I'm sure some out there are still thinking without the injuries we'd be in the playoffs. I am not one of those. But to be fair, you're looking at the team's poor record once they were effectively out of the playoffs, then officially out, as evidence that the early record with all the injuries is who they really were going to be this season. How would the team have played without the injuries and in a playoff spot come the first of the year? Totally different mindset. I think this issue is what Murray is going to have to grapple with. Having said all that, all I really need to know about this team is how it played the first few games coming out of the bye week. If it's any indication of how they prepared for the rest of the season during the break, it's a pretty ominous sign for the future, because you might have very little character on this team. You really do have to stop and ask whether Kane, Bogosian, O'Reilly and Ennis can be the "vets" and Eichel, Reinhart and Ristolainen can be the "young stars" on a Cup-winning team -- or, if now we're looking at Eichel, Reinhart and Ristolainen being the "vets" and (insert name of prospects) being the "young stars" on a Cup-winning team, in how many years? Five? Seven? Plan A of the plan ("the quick rebuild") seems to have failed. We're not the Blackhawks. Go figure. Plan B is a lot dicier, IMHO. The tank didn't work. It didn't land McDavid and Babcock. It sure feels like, two years out, we're JAT (just a team). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 I am not one of those. But to be fair, you're looking at the team's poor record once they were effectively out of the playoffs, then officially out, as evidence that the early record with all the injuries is who they really were going to be this season. How would the team have played without the injuries and in a playoff spot come the first of the year? Totally different mindset. I think this issue is what Murray is going to have to grapple with. Having said all that, all I really need to know about this team is how it played the first few games coming out of the bye week. If it's any indication of how they prepared for the rest of the season during the break, it's a pretty ominous sign for the future, because you might have very little character on this team. You really do have to stop and ask whether Kane, Bogosian, O'Reilly and Ennis can be the "vets" and Eichel, Reinhart and Ristolainen can be the "young stars" on a Cup-winning team -- or, if now we're looking at Eichel, Reinhart and Ristolainen being the "vets" and (insert name of prospects) being the "young stars" on a Cup-winning team, in how many years? Five? Seven? Plan A of the plan ("the quick rebuild") seems to have failed. We're not the Blackhawks. Go figure. Plan B is a lot dicier, IMHO. The tank didn't work. It didn't land McDavid and Babcock. It sure feels like, two years out, we're JAT (just a team). Excellent post. As much as I have problems with Bylsma, I have no difficulty admitting I desperately want him to be the whole problem so I don't have to consider these very pertinent questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 I am not one of those. But to be fair, you're looking at the team's poor record once they were effectively out of the playoffs, then officially out, as evidence that the early record with all the injuries is who they really were going to be this season. How would the team have played without the injuries and in a playoff spot come the first of the year? Totally different mindset. I think this issue is what Murray is going to have to grapple with. Having said all that, all I really need to know about this team is how it played the first few games coming out of the bye week. If it's any indication of how they prepared for the rest of the season during the break, it's a pretty ominous sign for the future, because you might have very little character on this team. You really do have to stop and ask whether Kane, Bogosian, O'Reilly and Ennis can be the "vets" and Eichel, Reinhart and Ristolainen can be the "young stars" on a Cup-winning team -- or, if now we're looking at Eichel, Reinhart and Ristolainen being the "vets" and (insert name of prospects) being the "young stars" on a Cup-winning team, in how many years? Five? Seven? Plan A of the plan ("the quick rebuild") seems to have failed. We're not the Blackhawks. Go figure. Plan B is a lot dicier, IMHO. The tank didn't work. It didn't land McDavid and Babcock. It sure feels like, two years out, we're JAT (just a team). :wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabre fan Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 what's up with Pittsburg playing that big goon Sisito who smoked leafs goalie Anderson in the head last night? surprised the Leafs weren't more upset about that as losing their #1 goalie before the playoffs sure would suck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 Indeed. There is a very significant likelihood that ROR is a very good player with zero Drury in him, that Eichel is more MacKinnon than McDavid, that Reino is more Derek Roy than Toews and that Risto is more Phaneuf than Doughty. Again: the tank usually doesn't work, even though you do end up with some shiny toys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubkev Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 what's up with Pittsburg playing that big goon Sisito who smoked leafs goalie Anderson in the head last night? surprised the Leafs weren't more upset about that as losing their #1 goalie before the playoffs sure would suck Looked pretty harmless to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 Last game at the Joe was fun to watch. Makes paying for NHL.tv worth it this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyldnwoody44 Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 Let's go Colombus!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacque Richard Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 Let's go Colombus!!!!where is that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyldnwoody44 Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 Colombus, Columbus..... Tomato.... Grape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJFIVEOH Posted April 10, 2017 Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 Holtby just got his head crushed into the goal post. Can somebody tell me why he's even dressed, much less starting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted April 10, 2017 Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 Loafs get Caps. Empty net last 2 minutes of the game. Tough finish. Had Sabres won Monday, the Loafs would've completed the late season collapse. Stupid Sabres. :angry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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