NHL Hockey thread

[Malthus]

It is difficult being a Leafs fan.

Read somewhere one saying yesterday that, when he dies, his wish is that members of the team act as his pallbearers and lower him into the grave ... as he wants to be let down by the Leafs one last time! 

[Valmy]

If the Caps carried my casket they would get close enough to lowering me down to where one would think there is no way to mess it up them inexplicably flip the casket in the air while they all wet themselves.

[Grey Fox]

Go Sens Go!

[Ed Anger]

If the Caps carried my casket they would get close enough to lowering me down to where one would think there is no way to mess it up them inexplicably flip the casket in the air while they all wet themselves.

Ovechkin would stand near a blue line and not help.

[Barrister]

Québecor Média ‏@QuebecorMedia 1h
The rumour that Quebecor is currently in negotiations with the #NHL to buy a franchise is completely false.

Why do they feel the need to refute a mere rumour? 

https://twitter.com/@QuebecorMedia

[Barrister]

Here's the rumour itself I think:

NHL and Quebecor negotiate the price of Coyotes
Posted by 98.5 fm Sports Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 08h14. Edited by Danielle Arsenault at 12:25.

The Canadian Press
(98.5 Sports) - The National Hockey League and the Quebecor Group have entered into negotiations with a view to determining the sale price of the team of the Phoenix Coyotes.

"A team is in place to clear the ground, lawyers, accountants to audit the affairs of the Coyotes," said columnist Réjean Tremblay on 98.5 fm with Paul Arcand on Wednesday.
This team is mandated to investigate the financial records of the franchise in Arizona and set the value of the assets of concesssion.

According Réjean Tremblay, the transaction is far from being finalized, but everything indicates that pave the way for the eventual relocation of the franchise to Phoenix Quebec.

"There is no commitment to sell, it is unclear. Negotiations are under way. It is necessary that the two clans already have confidence, it is a step that is done, these are negotiations that are serious. "

Quebecor, communications director Martin Tremblay refused to comment on the report, but the organization has issued a denial on his twitter account.

http://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&u=http%3A//www.985sports.ca/hockey/nouvelles/la-lnh-et-quebecor-negocieraient-le-prix-des-coyot-240871.html

[Valmy]

So which sort of depressed sports fan are you?

http://www.grantland.com/blog/the-triangle/post/_/id/62564/the-20-types-of-depressed-sports-fans

When the going gets tough I get online and bitch about it, always makes me feel better.  I guess I am probably the going for a walk guy.

[Grey Fox]

I'm this : The Fan Who Manages to Maintain Perspective

Yes, this fan is disappointed in the outcome of the game. But he also understands that a game played by a collection of strangers is not going to have any impact on the truly important things in his life, like his health, his friendships and his family. Put simply, he understands that there are higher priorities in the world than who wins or loses a sporting event.

[Valmy]

I'm this : The Fan Who Manages to Maintain Perspective

Yes, this fan is disappointed in the outcome of the game. But he also understands that a game played by a collection of strangers is not going to have any impact on the truly important things in his life, like his health, his friendships and his family. Put simply, he understands that there are higher priorities in the world than who wins or loses a sporting event.

What fun is that?  If I wanted to keep perspective I wouln't be a sportsfan.

[Barrister]

I'm the Single F-Bomb fan.

Or at least I was when the Jets were eliminated a month ago.

[Grey Fox]

I'm this : The Fan Who Manages to Maintain Perspective

Yes, this fan is disappointed in the outcome of the game. But he also understands that a game played by a collection of strangers is not going to have any impact on the truly important things in his life, like his health, his friendships and his family. Put simply, he understands that there are higher priorities in the world than who wins or loses a sporting event.

What fun is that?  If I wanted to keep perspective I wouln't be a sportsfan.

There's always next year!

[viper37]

Alain Vignault is apparently fired.

[PRC]

Alain Vignault is apparently fired.

That one was seen coming from a long way off.  They need a change and he's the obvious first choice.  Regular season record of 313-170-57 in his time there.

[Barrister]

Alain Vignault is apparently fired.

That one was seen coming from a long way off.  They need a change and he's the obvious first choice.  Regular season record of 313-170-57 in his time there.

I'm always skeptical of the "a change needs to happen" when you're dealing with an otherwise successful coach.

[PRC]

Alain Vignault is apparently fired.

That one was seen coming from a long way off.  They need a change and he's the obvious first choice.  Regular season record of 313-170-57 in his time there.

I'm always skeptical of the "a change needs to happen" when you're dealing with an otherwise successful coach.

In general I agree, but a coaching change is easier for a GM to make than a big trade.  The Canucks have a few guys they can shop but they won't get much return for.  Luongo will be gone, but they ain't get much more than a bag of pucks for him.