Ginormousthumbs
Go on, geezer.
On the bright side he’ll now have 6 weeks to get acquainted with the other wrist.
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On the bright side he’ll now have 6 weeks to get acquainted with the other wrist.
Hollywood
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The NHLPA is strongly encouraging its players to get vaccinated ahead of the upcoming season, reports The Athletic's Michael Russo and Katie Strang.
The union warned the players over a lengthy call last week that unvaccinated individuals may face stiff penalties if they contract COVID-19 during the 2021-22 campaign, cautioning that teams could have the power to withhold paychecks while an unvaccinated player is out due to the virus, or if he can't play because of local regulations.
Another issue discussed during the call was whether unvaccinated players would be allowed to enter Canada for games. The NHLPA said it's unlikely they'd receive an exemption to enter the country and would need to stay at home with their salaries withheld.
NHL deputy commissioner Billy Daly said that over 85% of players in the league are fully vaccinated. In comparison, 99% of WNBA players are vaccinated, while the NFL and NBA are at 90%.
The NHL sent a memo to all teams on Friday stating that anyone who works for a club and personally interacts with players must be fully vaccinated.
The union warned the players over a lengthy call last week that unvaccinated individuals may face stiff penalties if they contract COVID-19 during the 2021-22 campaign, cautioning that teams could have the power to withhold paychecks while an unvaccinated player is out due to the virus, or if he can't play because of local regulations.
Another issue discussed during the call was whether unvaccinated players would be allowed to enter Canada for games. The NHLPA said it's unlikely they'd receive an exemption to enter the country and would need to stay at home with their salaries withheld.
NHL deputy commissioner Billy Daly said that over 85% of players in the league are fully vaccinated. In comparison, 99% of WNBA players are vaccinated, while the NFL and NBA are at 90%.
The NHL sent a memo to all teams on Friday stating that anyone who works for a club and personally interacts with players must be fully vaccinated.
Ginormousthumbs
Go on, geezer.
Ouch….
Hollywood
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The Vancouver Canucks have signed forward Jason Dickinson to a three-year contract carrying an average annual value of $2.65 million, the team announced Saturday.
Vancouver acquired Dickinson from the Dallas Stars in July in exchange for a 2021 third-round pick. The 26-year-old was a restricted free agent and set for an arbitration hearing on Aug. 20.
"Jason was an important addition for our forward group this summer, and we're pleased to have agreed to terms with him on a three-year deal," Canucks general manager Jim Benning said in a statement. "He's a versatile player that can play on both the wing and at center and is also a strong penalty killer."
Dickinson registered seven goals and eight assists in 51 games last season. He also ranked sixth among Stars skaters in both hits (78) and blocked shots (49).
Dallas selected Dickinson 29th overall in the 2013 NHL Draft.
Vancouver acquired Dickinson from the Dallas Stars in July in exchange for a 2021 third-round pick. The 26-year-old was a restricted free agent and set for an arbitration hearing on Aug. 20.
"Jason was an important addition for our forward group this summer, and we're pleased to have agreed to terms with him on a three-year deal," Canucks general manager Jim Benning said in a statement. "He's a versatile player that can play on both the wing and at center and is also a strong penalty killer."
Dickinson registered seven goals and eight assists in 51 games last season. He also ranked sixth among Stars skaters in both hits (78) and blocked shots (49).
Dallas selected Dickinson 29th overall in the 2013 NHL Draft.
BazookaTooth
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I think that theyll be better
Hollywood
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Agreed. Not a playoff team but not a bottom feeder either.
BazookaTooth
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They look worse on paper for sure
Jonathan Y
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Name a better dish to serve poutine in
Poutine out the cup with the Michael Jordan cigar tee. That's living your best life! Good on the youngin
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Hollywood
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The Nashville Predators re-signed goaltender Juuse Saros to a four-year contract with an average annual value of $5 million, reports Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.
The 26-year-old was a restricted free agent and had filed for arbitration.
More to come.
The 26-year-old was a restricted free agent and had filed for arbitration.
More to come.
Hollywood
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The Minnesota Wild and Kevin Fiala have settled on a one-year contract worth $5.1 million, reports Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.
Fiala, 25, had filed for arbitration. He was seeking $6.25 million while the team came in at $4 million, according to Friedman.
More to come.
Fiala, 25, had filed for arbitration. He was seeking $6.25 million while the team came in at $4 million, according to Friedman.
More to come.
Corycm
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Has anyone seen the espn+ schedule for the season yet? I’m still trying to figure out if I’m mad or not about nhl.tv being swallowed up, but haven’t seen enough to know. I think opening week has a nice slate, including the Krackbabies home opener, but wasn’t sure beyond that.
Ginormousthumbs
Go on, geezer.
End of an era
Ginormousthumbs
Go on, geezer.
Will they be carrying all the games?
I usually get Center Ice at a discounted rate but I wonder if going with + would be cheaper.
Corycm
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I don’t believe so. From what I read it would be a weekly selection of games, and a decent number but not every game (all subject to blackouts I assume). However it’s still a far cry from what nhl.tv had available (granted, lots cheaper).