Running 2022-23 NHL thread

First time I've seen a goalie get a game misconduct. I was secretly hoping the Ducks would take a run at Quick so we could get a look at the EBUG.

 

Ever hear of Ron Hextall?

 

Blues now have three No. 1s

 

I knew it had happened, but I hadn't seen it.

 

" ... what with the litigation, the notoriety, his subsequent deportation to Canada and that country's refusal to accept him ... "

 

Tyler Motte back with the Rangers

https://nypost.com/2023/02/19/rangers-bring-back-tyler-motte-in-trade-with-senators/

 

Plus: Root Sports and the Spectrum cable TV provider have finally mended their financial quarrel, allowing all of Washington state to see Kraken games on Root.

Minus: Seattle making San Jose look like world beaters today with turnovers and soft goals.

May as well be watching a Trailblazers rerun!

 

For various reasons tonight will be the first time since the trade Anthony Mantha and Jakub Vrana will face each other
It’s Vrana’s first game since being recalled from the AHL by the Wings, who sent Vrana there after he missed a chunk of the season going into the players assistance program
Right now, the Wings would be happy to trade Vrana and the Caps feel the same about Mantha
Don’t think the Caps would take Vrana back
Same for the Wings and Mantha

Spoke too soon

 

Detroit ended the Caps' season last night. Time to sell off some parts at the deadline and get younger. This team as currently constructed has a ceiling of a 4-2 first-round loss.

 

The good news is so does everyone else in that wild card scrum.

 

Good news for Carolina and Boston at least. Really would be stunned if either lost in the first round this year.

 

I'm jealous. You get John Forslund again.

Would be nice if his former team made a play for him, but Forslund and Ron Francis are far too smart for that.