Ginormousthumbs
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I bet Tocchet must hate having to work with Stoner Nasty.
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Ginormousthumbs
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Looks like they changed the goal.
Ginormousthumbs
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I also love how the NHL has embraced gambling.
Ginormousthumbs
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TNT interviewing Shane Doan during game play is really helping with growing the sport.
Hollywood
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Anaheim Ducks general manager Bob Murray resigned from his position and will enter an alcohol abuse program, the team announced Wednesday.
The Ducks placed Murray on leave Tuesday amid an investigation into his professional conduct. Jeff Solomon will serve as Anaheim's interim GM.
"First and foremost, we apologize on behalf of the organization to anyone affected by misconduct from Bob. We expect every member of our organization to be treated with respect and will not stand for abuse of any kind," Ducks owners Henry and Susan Samueli said in a statement.
They added: "Bob tendered his resignation this morning, while also informing us of his decision to enter an alcohol abuse program. While we do not condone his conduct, we fully support his efforts to improve his physical and mental health by asking for help."
Henry Samueli will pay for Murray's rehab, a source told ESPN's Emily Kaplan.
Murray also released a statement.
"I want to apologize to anyone adversely affected by my behavior. I vow to make changes to my life, starting with enrolling in a treatment program. I want to thank Henry and Susan Samueli, and Michael Schulman, as working for them has been one of the highlights of my career," he said. "As I step away from the Ducks, I will focus my attention on where it should be: improving my life for the betterment of my family and friends."
Murray allegedly created a toxic work culture through repeated verbal abuse of Ducks players, staff, and personnel, as well as temper tantrums and intimidation tactics, sources told Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli.
That behavior was reported via the NHL Hotline, the league's public relations said in a statement. The league sent a memo to all 32 teams in October amid the Chicago Blackhawks scandal to remind any individual within a team to report behavior that's "clearly inappropriate, unlawful, or demonstrably abusive."
Murray joined the Ducks as senior vice president of hockey operations in 2005 and took over as GM in 2008.
The Ducks placed Murray on leave Tuesday amid an investigation into his professional conduct. Jeff Solomon will serve as Anaheim's interim GM.
"First and foremost, we apologize on behalf of the organization to anyone affected by misconduct from Bob. We expect every member of our organization to be treated with respect and will not stand for abuse of any kind," Ducks owners Henry and Susan Samueli said in a statement.
They added: "Bob tendered his resignation this morning, while also informing us of his decision to enter an alcohol abuse program. While we do not condone his conduct, we fully support his efforts to improve his physical and mental health by asking for help."
Henry Samueli will pay for Murray's rehab, a source told ESPN's Emily Kaplan.
Murray also released a statement.
"I want to apologize to anyone adversely affected by my behavior. I vow to make changes to my life, starting with enrolling in a treatment program. I want to thank Henry and Susan Samueli, and Michael Schulman, as working for them has been one of the highlights of my career," he said. "As I step away from the Ducks, I will focus my attention on where it should be: improving my life for the betterment of my family and friends."
Murray allegedly created a toxic work culture through repeated verbal abuse of Ducks players, staff, and personnel, as well as temper tantrums and intimidation tactics, sources told Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli.
That behavior was reported via the NHL Hotline, the league's public relations said in a statement. The league sent a memo to all 32 teams in October amid the Chicago Blackhawks scandal to remind any individual within a team to report behavior that's "clearly inappropriate, unlawful, or demonstrably abusive."
Murray joined the Ducks as senior vice president of hockey operations in 2005 and took over as GM in 2008.
Hollywood
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You can thank the VGK for that!
Turbo
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What's the opposite of saying "thanks"? The TV broadcasts have been polluted with these pseudo-legal ads since last season. At least the David Hasselhoff one is funny, because, you know, David Hasselhoff.
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Hollywood
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Yeah that one is Hofftastic!
Hollywood
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The Ottawa Senators have placed goaltender Matt Murray and winger Alex Formenton in the NHL's COVID-19 protocol, the team announced Thursday.
Forward Andrew Agozzino and defensemen Dillon Heatherington and Lassi Thomson were recalled in corresponding moves.
The Senators' COVID-19 list now features eight players from the active roster. In addition to Murray and Formenton, Connor Brown, Josh Brown, Dylan Gambrell, Nick Holden, Victor Mete, and Austin Watson, as well as associate coach Jack Capuano, are all in the protocol.
Ottawa is scheduled to play the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night. Here's the Sens' projected lineup:
No NHL games have been postponed due to COVID-19 yet this season.
Hollywood
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No. 61 is heading to the Nationwide Arena rafters.
The Columbus Blue Jackets will retire Rick Nash's number March 5, the club announced Thursday.
Nash will become the first player in franchise history to receive the honor.
"Rick Nash was the face of our franchise and our best player for a decade and represented our club on and off the ice with excellence, class, and humility," Blue Jackets owner John P. McConnell said. "No one is more deserving of this honor than he, and we are looking forward to celebrating Rick and his family in what will be a historic and memorable night for all of us on March 5."
The Blue Jackets drafted Nash with the first overall pick in 2002. A five-time All-Star during his time in Columbus, he's the franchise's all-time leader in games played (674), goals (289), assists (258), and points (547). Nash also served as the team's captain from 2008-2012.
"This is incredibly exciting, not only for Rick and his family but for our entire organization and our great fans," Blue Jackets president of hockey operations John Davidson said. "Only one player can be the first to have their jersey retired by a franchise, and with everything that Rick has meant to the Blue Jackets, it is fitting that he is the one."
Nash shared the Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy in 2003-04 as a 19-year-old by tying for the league lead with 41 goals. The 6-foot-4 power forward went on to score at least 30 goals in six of the following seven seasons with the Blue Jackets before they traded him to the New York Rangers in 2012.
The 37-year-old currently serves as Columbus' director of player development after he ended his playing career in 2018.
The Columbus Blue Jackets will retire Rick Nash's number March 5, the club announced Thursday.
Nash will become the first player in franchise history to receive the honor.
"Rick Nash was the face of our franchise and our best player for a decade and represented our club on and off the ice with excellence, class, and humility," Blue Jackets owner John P. McConnell said. "No one is more deserving of this honor than he, and we are looking forward to celebrating Rick and his family in what will be a historic and memorable night for all of us on March 5."
The Blue Jackets drafted Nash with the first overall pick in 2002. A five-time All-Star during his time in Columbus, he's the franchise's all-time leader in games played (674), goals (289), assists (258), and points (547). Nash also served as the team's captain from 2008-2012.
"This is incredibly exciting, not only for Rick and his family but for our entire organization and our great fans," Blue Jackets president of hockey operations John Davidson said. "Only one player can be the first to have their jersey retired by a franchise, and with everything that Rick has meant to the Blue Jackets, it is fitting that he is the one."
Nash shared the Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy in 2003-04 as a 19-year-old by tying for the league lead with 41 goals. The 6-foot-4 power forward went on to score at least 30 goals in six of the following seven seasons with the Blue Jackets before they traded him to the New York Rangers in 2012.
The 37-year-old currently serves as Columbus' director of player development after he ended his playing career in 2018.
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Hollywood
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The NHL is looking to take some of its All-Star festivities outdoors when Las Vegas hosts the midseason spectacle in February.
The league is talking to city officials about hosting two new skills competition events in the open air on The Strip, reports ESPN's Greg Wyshynski.
NHL executives presented a plan to those officials as well as representatives from The Bellagio Hotel and Casino this week, Wyshynski adds.
The league reportedly hopes to hold the typical skills events indoors as usual, while adding a pair of outdoor challenges inspired by the city and created specifically for next year's festivities.
Vegas will host All-Star Weekend on Feb. 4-5. The skills competition will be held on the Friday, while the three-on-three tournament will take place on the Saturday.
The league is talking to city officials about hosting two new skills competition events in the open air on The Strip, reports ESPN's Greg Wyshynski.
NHL executives presented a plan to those officials as well as representatives from The Bellagio Hotel and Casino this week, Wyshynski adds.
The league reportedly hopes to hold the typical skills events indoors as usual, while adding a pair of outdoor challenges inspired by the city and created specifically for next year's festivities.
Vegas will host All-Star Weekend on Feb. 4-5. The skills competition will be held on the Friday, while the three-on-three tournament will take place on the Saturday.
Ginormousthumbs
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Jarry didn’t let the veterans down!
Hollywood
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More than eight years after being drafted, Zach Fucale won his NHL debut and etched his name in the record books.
The 26-year-old goaltender made 21 saves to help the Washington Capitals defeat the Detroit Red Wings 2-0 on Thursday night. Fucale became the first netminder in Capitals history to notch a shutout in his debut and only the seventh puck-stopper in NHL history at his age or older to do so.
He's the 10th goalie to accomplish the feat since 1996-97.
Fucale's family was on hand to witness his achievement.
The journeyman netminder showed his emotions when asked about it afterward.
Before his NHL debut Thursday, Fucale spent parts of seven seasons playing for numerous teams in the AHL and ECHL. The Montreal Canadiens drafted him 36th overall in 2013.
The Quebec-born netminder ultimately suited up for four QMJHL campaigns before turning pro, guiding the Halifax Mooseheads to the Memorial Cup in 2012-13. He became that team's all-time wins leader in the same campaign.
Fucale also helped Team Canada win gold in historically dominant fashion at the 2015 World Junior Championship.
He played Thursday night because Vitek Vanecek couldn't take part in the team's first game of a back-to-back with Ilya Samsonov serving as the backup. Washington signed Fucale to a two-way contract as a free agent in August.
The 26-year-old goaltender made 21 saves to help the Washington Capitals defeat the Detroit Red Wings 2-0 on Thursday night. Fucale became the first netminder in Capitals history to notch a shutout in his debut and only the seventh puck-stopper in NHL history at his age or older to do so.
He's the 10th goalie to accomplish the feat since 1996-97.
Fucale's family was on hand to witness his achievement.
The journeyman netminder showed his emotions when asked about it afterward.
Before his NHL debut Thursday, Fucale spent parts of seven seasons playing for numerous teams in the AHL and ECHL. The Montreal Canadiens drafted him 36th overall in 2013.
The Quebec-born netminder ultimately suited up for four QMJHL campaigns before turning pro, guiding the Halifax Mooseheads to the Memorial Cup in 2012-13. He became that team's all-time wins leader in the same campaign.
Fucale also helped Team Canada win gold in historically dominant fashion at the 2015 World Junior Championship.
He played Thursday night because Vitek Vanecek couldn't take part in the team's first game of a back-to-back with Ilya Samsonov serving as the backup. Washington signed Fucale to a two-way contract as a free agent in August.
