Ginormousthumbs
Go on, geezer.
Are those the wives? I have my tv on mute.The cool part of Florida
But man that was close from Kucherov
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Ginormousthumbs
Go on, geezer.
Well, we got a game 5! Habs better make it worth it!
Ginormousthumbs
Go on, geezer.
Clearly had I muted my tv the first 3 games, the Habs would be hoisting the Cup tonight.
Turbo
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It's been gravy since game 7 in Toronto... but it's always better when it's drowning in gravy.
Turbo
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Wait what? You didn't mute the TV the first 3 games? Damn it man. We need you!
Ginormousthumbs
Go on, geezer.
I didn’t. I’m sorry. I’m muting through game 7
BazookaTooth
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Jonathan Y
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Twentytwo
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Sources: Blast hit Kivlenieks at coach's house
Sources told ESPN that Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks was at the home of goalie coach Manny Legace when, according to 911 calls, he was hit in the chest by an errant fireworks mortar blast that ultimately killed him.
Hollywood
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Paul McFarland and Jay Leach were named the first two assistant coaches in Seattle Kraken history Tuesday.
McFarland and Kraken head coach Dave Hakstol served as assistants together with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2019-20. McFarland was previously the assistant coach of the Florida Panthers from 2017-19 and head coach of the OHL's Kingston Frontenacs from 2014-17. He left the Leafs last offseason to reprise his role with the Fronts before COVID-19 wiped out the campaign.
Leach spent the last four seasons as the head coach of the AHL's Providence Bruins, compiling a 136-77-26 record and never missing the playoffs.
"We're very excited to add two talented hockey minds in Paul and Jay to our inaugural staff," Hakstol said. "Paul's work ethic and ability to communicate with players to give them the tools to be at their best, along with Jay's leadership and ability to coach and develop NHL talent, will be great additions to our team."
McFarland will focus on forwards and the power play. During his last season in Florida, the Panthers owned the second-best power play in the league. In his one season in Toronto, the Leafs ranked sixth with the man advantage.
Leach will be responsible for the defense corps. He played 70 games in the NHL as a defenseman from 2005-2011.
McFarland and Kraken head coach Dave Hakstol served as assistants together with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2019-20. McFarland was previously the assistant coach of the Florida Panthers from 2017-19 and head coach of the OHL's Kingston Frontenacs from 2014-17. He left the Leafs last offseason to reprise his role with the Fronts before COVID-19 wiped out the campaign.
Leach spent the last four seasons as the head coach of the AHL's Providence Bruins, compiling a 136-77-26 record and never missing the playoffs.
"We're very excited to add two talented hockey minds in Paul and Jay to our inaugural staff," Hakstol said. "Paul's work ethic and ability to communicate with players to give them the tools to be at their best, along with Jay's leadership and ability to coach and develop NHL talent, will be great additions to our team."
McFarland will focus on forwards and the power play. During his last season in Florida, the Panthers owned the second-best power play in the league. In his one season in Toronto, the Leafs ranked sixth with the man advantage.
Leach will be responsible for the defense corps. He played 70 games in the NHL as a defenseman from 2005-2011.
Hollywood
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Buffalo Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams has provided some insight into what his club will look like in the future.
"I think it’s building. I think that’s the right way to say it. We have a lot of young players that are talented," Adams said to The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun.
"Sometimes, when players come into the league at a really young age, some people feel like maybe they’re older than they are. But guys like (Rasmus) Dahlin, (Dylan) Cozens, (Casey) Mittelstadt, these are very, very young players. So, we want to build.
"And I’ve been energized about this young core of Sabres we have that are hungry, and they want to be part of the solution. … These guys are proud to be Buffalo Sabres, they want to fix this and get this right, they want to move forward together. So that’s the young core that we’re working to build around."
Adams didn't mention captain Jack Eichel as part of the young core amid reported trade talks surrounding the star. In May, Eichel told reporters there was a "disconnect" between him and the franchise following a disagreement over how to treat his neck injury.
The 24-year-old has five years remaining on his contract with an average annual value of $10 million. Buffalo selected him with the second overall pick in the 2015 draft.
The Sabres have had several lottery picks since picking Eichel. The club grabbed Mittelstadt with the eighth pick in 2017, Dahlin first overall in 2018, and Cozens at No. 7 in 2019. All three are under the age of 22 and played extremely well under new head coach Don Granato last season.
With a plethora of youthful talent, Adams has made it clear that his goal is to surround the budding trio with players that can help turn Buffalo back into a contender.
"We need to do a lot of building, we need to surround those young players with the right people, the right culture every day, with players who truly love being a Buffalo Sabre and want to get this right," Adams said.
Once again, the Sabres have the first overall pick in the upcoming draft and will add another fresh player to the mix. The team also selected Jack Quinn with the eighth pick in last year's draft, but he has yet to make his NHL debut.
"I think it’s building. I think that’s the right way to say it. We have a lot of young players that are talented," Adams said to The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun.
"Sometimes, when players come into the league at a really young age, some people feel like maybe they’re older than they are. But guys like (Rasmus) Dahlin, (Dylan) Cozens, (Casey) Mittelstadt, these are very, very young players. So, we want to build.
"And I’ve been energized about this young core of Sabres we have that are hungry, and they want to be part of the solution. … These guys are proud to be Buffalo Sabres, they want to fix this and get this right, they want to move forward together. So that’s the young core that we’re working to build around."
Adams didn't mention captain Jack Eichel as part of the young core amid reported trade talks surrounding the star. In May, Eichel told reporters there was a "disconnect" between him and the franchise following a disagreement over how to treat his neck injury.
The 24-year-old has five years remaining on his contract with an average annual value of $10 million. Buffalo selected him with the second overall pick in the 2015 draft.
The Sabres have had several lottery picks since picking Eichel. The club grabbed Mittelstadt with the eighth pick in 2017, Dahlin first overall in 2018, and Cozens at No. 7 in 2019. All three are under the age of 22 and played extremely well under new head coach Don Granato last season.
With a plethora of youthful talent, Adams has made it clear that his goal is to surround the budding trio with players that can help turn Buffalo back into a contender.
"We need to do a lot of building, we need to surround those young players with the right people, the right culture every day, with players who truly love being a Buffalo Sabre and want to get this right," Adams said.
Once again, the Sabres have the first overall pick in the upcoming draft and will add another fresh player to the mix. The team also selected Jack Quinn with the eighth pick in last year's draft, but he has yet to make his NHL debut.
Jonathan Y
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Ginormousthumbs
Go on, geezer.
I haven’t watched an NBA game in a very long time and I see that they have the Finals patch on the backs of the jerseys so
that they can cram the Nike and PayPal/Motorola logos on the front. I really hope the NHL doesn’t do this.
that they can cram the Nike and PayPal/Motorola logos on the front. I really hope the NHL doesn’t do this.
Hollywood
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The NHL isn't planning to reschedule Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final in Tampa on Wednesday night despite the imminent arrival of Tropical Storm Elsa.
There's "zero chance" the game would need to be delayed based on the storm's current trajectory, an NHL source told ESPN's Greg Wyshynski. Forecasts are calling for the worst of the storm to end by Wednesday afternoon.
On Tuesday, the National Hurricane Center issued a hurricane warning for part of Florida's Gulf Coast with winds intensifying. All of the Tampa Bay Lightning, Montreal Canadiens, and other NHL personnel have already landed safely in the area.
Tampa International Airport shut down at 5 p.m. ET and aimed to reopen Wednesday morning after evaluating the conditions.
NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly said the league would keep tabs on the situation.
"(We) will continue to monitor and make a call when we have to," Daly said Tuesday, according to The Associated Press' Stephen Whyno. "We do have an amount of flexibility."
Game 5 is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET Wednesday. The Lightning lead the series 3-1 and can win the Stanley Cup with a victory.
There's "zero chance" the game would need to be delayed based on the storm's current trajectory, an NHL source told ESPN's Greg Wyshynski. Forecasts are calling for the worst of the storm to end by Wednesday afternoon.
On Tuesday, the National Hurricane Center issued a hurricane warning for part of Florida's Gulf Coast with winds intensifying. All of the Tampa Bay Lightning, Montreal Canadiens, and other NHL personnel have already landed safely in the area.
Tampa International Airport shut down at 5 p.m. ET and aimed to reopen Wednesday morning after evaluating the conditions.
NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly said the league would keep tabs on the situation.
"(We) will continue to monitor and make a call when we have to," Daly said Tuesday, according to The Associated Press' Stephen Whyno. "We do have an amount of flexibility."
Game 5 is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET Wednesday. The Lightning lead the series 3-1 and can win the Stanley Cup with a victory.
Jonathan Y
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Its a tad rainy with a light wind but other than that all clear over here
Hollywood
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Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper announced Wednesday that winger Alex Killorn is doubtful to play in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Montreal Canadiens.
Killorn blocked a shot in Game 1 and has missed the subsequent three contests despite being a game-time decision for Game 4.
The 31-year-old has recorded eight goals and nine assists in 19 games this postseason.
Mathieu Joseph has been inserted into the lineup in Killorn's absence, registering a pair of assists in three tilts.
Killorn blocked a shot in Game 1 and has missed the subsequent three contests despite being a game-time decision for Game 4.
The 31-year-old has recorded eight goals and nine assists in 19 games this postseason.
Mathieu Joseph has been inserted into the lineup in Killorn's absence, registering a pair of assists in three tilts.
Jonathan Y
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I was hoping he'd be back tonight, but darn!! Oh well! I'll be there full of cheer ready to bring home the cup again!!!!
Jonathan Y
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Hell of a first period