NHL Thread Because There Isn't An NHL Thread

Sucks for Jumbo. I really wish that guy could get a cup somehow.

Habs came back from 1-3 against Boston in 2004 and that pretty much signed his ticket out... to do it again the next time he plays them in the playoffs 17 years later. Great player that always managed to come short in the playoffs. I don't imagine he's staying in Toronto next year, is he?
 
Habs came back from 1-3 against Boston in 2004 and that pretty much signed his ticket out... to do it again the next time he plays them in the playoffs 17 years later. Great player that always managed to come short in the playoffs. I don't imagine he's staying in Toronto next year, is he?
He is contemplating retirement...
 
So out of the 13 players in the NHL with CAP-averaged salaries above $10 million, Cary Price became the first ever to actually win a playoff round.

It was going to happen one way or the other because the Leafs have 3 of those. Another 2 lost in round 1 (McDavid and Bobrovski) and 7 didn't make the playoffs.

Not sure if this says anything about team construction or not, but I thought it was interesting.
 
Marc-Andre Fleury, Philipp Grubauer, and Andrei Vasilevskiy were named the three finalists for the Vezina Trophy, the NHL announced Tuesday.

General managers vote on the award, which is handed out annually to the league's top goaltender.

Fleury finished his season for the Vegas Golden Knights with a .928 save percentage and 1.98 goals against average, and he combined with teammate Robin Lehner to win the William M. Jennings Trophy, which is awarded to the goaltenders who allow the fewest goals during the regular season. The 36-year-old ended the campaign ranked third in wins (26) and shutouts (six) in 36 games, and this is his first time being nominated for the Vezina.


Grubauer helped lead the Colorado Avalanche to their third Presidents' Trophy in franchise history with his superb play this campaign, finishing the regular season ranked second in wins (30), first in shutouts (seven), and second in goals-against average (1.95) alongside a solid .922 save percentage. This is also the first Vezina nomination for the 29-year-old.

A finalist for the fourth straight year, Vasilevskiy turned in yet another outstanding season with the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 26-year-old led the NHL in wins (31) for the fourth straight season, which hasn't been done since Martin Brodeur did it from 2002-03 through 2006-07. Vasilevskiy finished the season with a dazzling .925 save percentage and 2.21 goals-against average.
 
The Carolina Hurricanes sure are basking in their defeat of the Nashville Predators.

After Sebastian Aho buried the overtime winner in Game 6 to end the first-round series Thursday night, Carolina's social media team took to Twitter to take several jabs at the Predators.

First, the Canes took aim at a popular Instagram spot in downtown Nashville:



Carolina's next dunk on the Preds went viral on hockey Twitter:


This one targeted Nashville's infamous Presidents' Trophy banner, which quickly became a meme after the team hung it in the rafters of Bridgestone Arena in 2018. Tennessee Titans offensive lineman Taylor Lewan and rock band Creed attended Predators home games during the series.

The Predators ultimately had enough. We'll see how long the block lasts.


The Hurricanes and Predators had no pre-existing rivalry until they were lumped together in the Central Division for the 2020-21 season. Given their geographic proximity and recent postseason fireworks, perhaps the bad blood will persist between the two southern franchises.

I've been slacking cuz of vacation just came to say Aho is A ho

If I was Aho I wouldn't be talking crap about Nashville. They were supposed to dispatch us with little effort. Their lineup is light years better than Nashville's and it took them 6 games and 4 overtimes games to get it done. With that said I hope Tampa Bay olbiterates them and I think they will personally.
One down. 3 to go.
 
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It all goes down tonight!

2021 NHL Draft Lottery
When
: Wednesday, June 2, 7 p.m. ET
How to watch: Sportsnet, NBCSN, NHL Network

It's once again time for the NHL draft lottery.

There are only two draws beginning this year, with the first determining which club will select first overall in the 2021 NHL Draft and the second deciding who will pick second.


The NHL draft will be held virtually over two days, with Round 1 taking place July 23 followed by Rounds 2-7 on July 24.

This year's lottery will also include the expansion Seattle Kraken, who will begin play next season.

Let's take a deeper dive into everything you need to know for Wednesday's draw.

Odds to win No. 1 pick​

The Buffalo Sabres have the highest odds at winning the No. 1 pick after finishing the 2020-21 campaign with the league's worst record. Under the NHL's new format, Buffalo can select no lower than third overall.

The Kraken have the third-best odds at winning the lottery; they'll pick no lower than fifth.

RANKTEAMODDS
1Buffalo Sabres16.6%
2Anaheim Ducks12.1%
3Seattle Kraken10.3%
4New Jersey Devils10.3%
5Columbus Blue Jackets8.5%
6Detroit Red Wings7.6%
7San Jose Sharks6.7%
8Los Angeles Kings5.8%
9Vancouver Canucks5.4%
10Ottawa Senators4.5%
11Arizona Coyotes*3.1%
12Chicago Blackhawks2.7%
13Calgary Flames2.2%
14Philadelphia Flyers1.8%
15Dallas Stars1.4%
16New York Rangers1%
*The Coyotes will forfeit their first-round pick for violating the NHL's combine testing policy in 2019-20. A redraw will take place if Arizona wins either of the top two lottery picks.

Projected top picks​

Unlike in years past, there isn't a consensus No. 1 pick in 2021. Let's take a look at some of the names slated to go near the top.

Owen Power

Power sits atop many prospect rankings and mock drafts, and he's the likeliest player to go No. 1. The blue-liner, who's performed well at every level he's played in, just wrapped up an impressive season at Michigan and has all of the tools to become an elite NHLer.

Luke Hughes

The younger brother of Jack and Quinn Hughes, Luke is likely to follow in his family's footsteps as a top 10 pick. An unlucky foot injury took him out for the majority of this past season, but he's a rock-solid defenseman who can contribute on both sides of the puck.

Brandt Clarke

Yet another defenseman projected to go near the top, Clarke spent the past season playing in the top Slovakian professional league. Not only did he produce solid numbers overseas, but he also played a key role in helping Canada win gold at the U18 men's hockey championship.

Best of the rest​

This year's draft has more question marks than ever before due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many leagues across the world either had abbreviated seasons or didn't play at all.

However, there's still plenty of talent atop this year's draft class. Defenseman Simon Edvinsson and center Matthew Beniers will go near the top, while goaltender Jesper Wallstedt is also expected to be selected in the lottery. Teams may also reach for players like Dylan Guenther, Kent Johnson, and William Eklund.
 
It all goes down tonight!

2021 NHL Draft Lottery
When
: Wednesday, June 2, 7 p.m. ET
How to watch: Sportsnet, NBCSN, NHL Network

It's once again time for the NHL draft lottery.

There are only two draws beginning this year, with the first determining which club will select first overall in the 2021 NHL Draft and the second deciding who will pick second.


The NHL draft will be held virtually over two days, with Round 1 taking place July 23 followed by Rounds 2-7 on July 24.

This year's lottery will also include the expansion Seattle Kraken, who will begin play next season.

Let's take a deeper dive into everything you need to know for Wednesday's draw.

Odds to win No. 1 pick​

The Buffalo Sabres have the highest odds at winning the No. 1 pick after finishing the 2020-21 campaign with the league's worst record. Under the NHL's new format, Buffalo can select no lower than third overall.

The Kraken have the third-best odds at winning the lottery; they'll pick no lower than fifth.

RANKTEAMODDS
1Buffalo Sabres16.6%
2Anaheim Ducks12.1%
3Seattle Kraken10.3%
4New Jersey Devils10.3%
5Columbus Blue Jackets8.5%
6Detroit Red Wings7.6%
7San Jose Sharks6.7%
8Los Angeles Kings5.8%
9Vancouver Canucks5.4%
10Ottawa Senators4.5%
11Arizona Coyotes*3.1%
12Chicago Blackhawks2.7%
13Calgary Flames2.2%
14Philadelphia Flyers1.8%
15Dallas Stars1.4%
16New York Rangers1%
*The Coyotes will forfeit their first-round pick for violating the NHL's combine testing policy in 2019-20. A redraw will take place if Arizona wins either of the top two lottery picks.

Projected top picks​

Unlike in years past, there isn't a consensus No. 1 pick in 2021. Let's take a look at some of the names slated to go near the top.

Owen Power

Power sits atop many prospect rankings and mock drafts, and he's the likeliest player to go No. 1. The blue-liner, who's performed well at every level he's played in, just wrapped up an impressive season at Michigan and has all of the tools to become an elite NHLer.

Luke Hughes

The younger brother of Jack and Quinn Hughes, Luke is likely to follow in his family's footsteps as a top 10 pick. An unlucky foot injury took him out for the majority of this past season, but he's a rock-solid defenseman who can contribute on both sides of the puck.

Brandt Clarke

Yet another defenseman projected to go near the top, Clarke spent the past season playing in the top Slovakian professional league. Not only did he produce solid numbers overseas, but he also played a key role in helping Canada win gold at the U18 men's hockey championship.

Best of the rest​

This year's draft has more question marks than ever before due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many leagues across the world either had abbreviated seasons or didn't play at all.

However, there's still plenty of talent atop this year's draft class. Defenseman Simon Edvinsson and center Matthew Beniers will go near the top, while goaltender Jesper Wallstedt is also expected to be selected in the lottery. Teams may also reach for players like Dylan Guenther, Kent Johnson, and William Eklund.

I hope the Coyotes win so they have to redraw loll
 
Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour did not offer a promising assessment on center Vincent Trocheck's injury sustained in Game 2 against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

"Doesn't look good," Brind'Amour said postgame, according to Luke DeCock of the Raleigh News & Observer. "I don't know the extent of it at this point but, obviously, he couldn't continue. You know he would have come back and played if he could."

Trocheck collided with teammate Warren Foegele in the second period. He returned to start the third but departed again.



Carolina's forward depth will be tested if Trocheck misses any time, as winger Nino Niederreiter has already been ruled doubtful to play in the series.

Trocheck enjoyed a bounce-back regular season, finishing second on the Canes with 43 points in 47 games. His 0.91 points per game tied a personal best. He entered Tuesday with two goals and one assist in seven playoff appearances.
 
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