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Considering Calgary lost Gaudreau and Florida hired Maurice, why would you think that?

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Is there much trade chatter around him out there?

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Because I felt that Johnny Hockey was a little overrated and that picking up Weegar was a better fit for the Flames. Jonathan Huberdeau for Tkachuk canceled out the loss of either for both teams (or that was the thinking at the time). Florida with the spark from Tkachuk has the talent to be much better than they currently are.

Also, it wasn't like my take was really crazy, most of the NHL analysts felt both teams may have found a way to get better and should be good this year. It didn't wortout that way.

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Some. Less than you would think.

I think his contract is so much to absorb that it makes him hard to move.

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Ovechkin's tiny son getting the assist from his dad and Crosby has to be the cutest thing that's ever happened in professional sports.

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Oh my little heart, that was so sweet :)

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Rangers win a wild one in OT.


https://twitter.com/hayyyshayyy/stat...98844495818752

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I will never understand how that wasn't a kicking motion on the Flames 3rd goal. If that isn't a kick I strongly believe that the NHL should just do away with the rule and allow kicking goals to count. Absolutely ridiculous call to allow that.

Other than that, I felt it was a good spirited game from both teams. You can definitely tell we are getting into the final stretch of the season.

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Halak all kinds of pissy there at the end

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I knew what I meant

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Distinct kicking motion. Like kicking a soccer ball.

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Man, if that wasn't a distinct kicking motion on that goal I just don't know what we are doing anymore with that rule. You are not really going to get much more of a kicking motion than that on skates.

I am actually being serious that if we are going to allow that goal last night to be okay, I am totally in favor of just allowing kicking goals to count. It will improve scoring and take away the annoyance of having to figure out what the NHL means by "distinct kicking motion" on any given play/day.

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Never understood why you couldn't kick a puck in. Stupid rule.

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Skates sharp.

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Glad the Rangers held on last night. They have a back-to-back Friday and Saturday with the second one being against the Canes (who don't play Friday). So I am assuming the Saturday game is likely a scheduled loss. Makes me less interested in going now too.

Also, btw, any chance I can convince you to put some context when you drop links. I cannot open twitter on my work computer which is 100% of the time I am on ants :lol

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Rangers would be the 2nd best team in the WC as of today, solely based on points, but still 3rd in their division.

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Hockey tickets????;)

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I purchased a parking pass for the Canes stadium series game.

Price to get in the stadium is $300+ so I’m hoping to tailgate and pick up a cheap ticket like 5 minutes into the first period lol

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Rangers get Tarasenko.

https://www.blueshirtbanter.com/2023...st-louis-blues

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Tarasenko has 29 points in 38 games but has an abysmal plus/minus.

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I guess that means the Blues have decided they're out of contention

They've been so streaky this year, but not surprised

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Isn't he a FA next year? Could be why.

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Capfriendly suggests you are correct

https://www.capfriendly.com/teams/rangers

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Dude in Stars jersey used a very old-school tactic and allowed his face to absorb 100% of the punch lmao

https://youtu.be/WQdAM8JmAuc

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When he feel back he looked OUT

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Went to Flyers/Oilers last night. Entertaining game. 2-1 shootout win for Flyers. Which was stunning....

McDavid is unreal to watch in person. Second time I've been able to see him. It's just crazy to see him do things, skating wise/acceleration, that no one else can do. It's just something to behold.

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Ayyyyyy regulation win for the Caps in Boston! Great way to start the 2nd half of the season!

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Good win for Washington, Boston looked a little sluggish with all the time off. I thought in watching live that the 2nd goal was offside for the Caps but apparently not. DeBrusk needs to come back soon.

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ISO: Gregg crushing beers at the Rangers/Canes.

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Rangers were crushing hopes and dreams. 6 goals on 19 shots. Efficient.

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It would be funny with no expectations if the Caps just decided to win the Cup this year.

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Amazing game last night and really crazy how many Rangers fans live down here :lol.

I unfortunately rolled my ankle earlier in the day and wound up not really being able to walk, so I missed out last night. Pains of having puppies and being a bit older. I will be trying for the March 23rd game now.

Either way, can’t be too upset with the way that game went!! Bread man was insane!

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That’s what happened in 2018, but I don’t see it happening this year.

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That's a lot of hats on the ice for an away game...


https://twitter.com/NYRangers/status...92719561494529

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They fled NY for a better life and wear Canes gear at all the other games.

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I mean, pretty accurate :lol.

Canes are currently sitting as my #3 team on my favorite chart. I definitely rock my Aho jersey at other games.

Not a bad place for the Canes to be honestly. It means the next generation of kids will all be 100% Canes fans with a huge fanbase.

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Erik Karlsson trade talk heating up

Given how great he has been playing this year, the Sharks should strike while that iron is hot

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That is something.

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Pearl Jam/Flyers night. The Gritty shirt is kinda cool.

https://offer.fevo.com/philadelphia-...earljamfanclub

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Beanpot final is on NHL network. Harvard vs Northeastern.

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It was an awesome game to watch! It blows my mind that it has been a little over 15 years since I lived in Boston and went to Northeastern. That used to be top priority to get tickets and watch that tourney!

It was cool to see Harvard vs Northeastern in the final for the first time and especially cool to see Northeastern win it (even though I don't really identify with Northeastern since going to Rutgers and becoming a Rutgers alum. It was a huge part of my life though!)

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It’s the truth ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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Ovi out for awhile with some sort of family issue. Sad.

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I’ll feel bad for Ovi when he starts feeling bad for the people of Ukraine.

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I do not speak this language.

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It's Hahvad vehsus Noatheahstuhn! :p

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For anyone interested in watching Dustin’s banner ceremony. At the end, they brought out the Cup. Which I don’t know of them doing that before for a banner / retirement ceremony. Truly special moment and one that Dustin didn’t know was happening.

Personally, it was an emotional, exciting night. Got to go down on the ice after the game and take pictures with the banner and the Cup. Then party all night. A few players from the Cup winning teams came in, even ones actively playing on other teams, which I thought was cool.

Dustin statue is ehhhh. :lol the face is kinda hideous but still amazing.

https://youtu.be/TlBk0QPwc1Q


I’ll work on him getting to post on Ants but don’t hold your breath, I think he’s busier now traveling my with his kids for their hockey tournaments.

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Sounds like a pretty awesome night!

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On top of that, Kings gave an ass whopping to the Pens. Copley’s first shutout with the Kings, Kempe scored 4 in a row (1st in franchise history) and Crosby got his first ever game misconduct. :lol

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What a comeback win for the Bruins! Pasta with the game winner in OT! I can't wait win DeBrusk is back. Fun game!!!! :bounce :bounce :bounce :bounce

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Papa Ovechkin died. I guess we now know why Ovi had to leave the team. :(

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Hate Ovi's politics, but condolences to him and his family

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Red Wings!!!!!

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Wild outshoot the Avs 42-19(!), but the Colorado crew pulls it out, big win for the Avs

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Rangers won and don't look happy about it.:lol

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Igor is not playing that well and the defense was non-existent last night. Maybe they knew it was the Canucks and they could take the night off a bit, but they better play tighter hockey moving forward down the stretch.

6 wins in a row is great stuff though!

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Bruins play the Predators tonight (and guess who's a Predators fan).:BANG

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0l3rBiyE098

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Went to the Canes game last night and it was fucking awesome. Spent way too much on tickets for tomorrows game but I’m in the stadium!!!

Can’t wait! Gonna tailgate and have an all day event!

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Enjoy the dogs!

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meant to post last night after the game but went to bed. Great 5-0 win for the Bruins and they really played a full 60 minutes of tremendous offense and defense. Swayman was great, too.

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Rangers sure made it interesting for themselves Friday night against the Oil

That's awesome! Have a great time!

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Ryan O'Reilly is a Leaf now

Sounds like they're gonna use him as a 3C behind Matthews and Tavares, which seems like a good spot for him at this stage of his career

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The Bruins put on a clinic, beating the New York Islanders 6-2. Welcome Back Jake DeBrusk!!!! :bounce :bounce :bounce :bounce

And the Almighty Goalie Hug Is Back, TOO!!!! :bounce :bounce :bounce :bounce

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I'm excited the Leafs are making moves to win now but I'm still ready to be hurt.

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Sounds like they looked good with ROR in his Leafs debut

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Bolts/Leafs is gonna be another 1st round nail biter.

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The East is such an arms race right now

Carolina, Boston, Jersey, Tampa, Toronto, Rangers — it is crazy to think only one of those teams is gonna make the Finals

Definitely in a period where the West is the weaker conference

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Rangers get 51 shots and still only score 1 goal.

:rattle

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https://twitter.com/hayyyshayyy/stat...60286836248576

https://twitter.com/hayyyshayyy/stat...63004346818560

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2 goals so far tonight. I'm excited.

r/TIHI

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I still don't get the Gretzky-McDavid commericals.

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Rangers are at that point after a long winning streak where they drop a few games and you're like how are they ever going to win another game.

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Per ESPN:

Hours after they announced that both players would be held out for trade reasons, the Washington Capitals sent Dmitry Orlov and Garnet Hathaway to the Boston Bruins on Thursday.

In return, the Capitals received Craig Smith, a 2023 first-round pick, a 2024 third-round pick and a 2025 second-round selection.

The Minnesota Wild also announced they received a 2023 fifth-round pick and will retain 50% of Orlov's salary. The signing rights to Andrei Svetlakov went to Boston.

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This Patty Kane drama needs to end.

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Makes sense for the B's to go all in on this year, but they really bought high

Worth it if they win the big shiny thing, though

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What a wild win for the Bruins, beating Seattle in Seattle 6-5. Back and forth game. Bruins got lucky with some timely goals but their D was not spectacular. But a gritty come-from-behind win for sure. :bounce :bounce :bounce :bounce

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I like having Orlov, they're not paying him the full contract and picks in hockey are not like football. After their D performance tonight, he'll be a welcome addition. We'll see how they help.

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Usually you go all in when you are a player or so away but the Bruins are absolutely rolling this year. Even though they do have some older players they have enough younger talent where even if the older guys start leaving they can still add pieces on the fly and so I would keep assets.

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Central is looking like a race to the finish between Dallas, Winnipeg, Minnesota and Colorado, all separated by 3 points at the end of February

My Avs picked up a big win over the Jets last night in that fight

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The Patrick Kane rumors surrounding the Rangers is getting crazy at this point.

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Officially pissed at Oshie. Not a great hit and that might be a huge blow to the Rangers playoff hopes as well as attempts to bring in Kane. Might need to replace a key D spot now.

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So I am sitting in a hotel in Montreal doing some work watching the Rangers game before heading the Habs v Sens game later tonight; Seems like a great time to have a classic Greg Rangers melt.

The Rangers are obsessing about bringing in Patrick Kane, but they have way bigger issues. Currently down 3-1 to the Caps, the Rangers poor defense, shaky starting goaltending (which I can't believe I am saying) and poor starts to games are on full display. You can have a high powered offense and bring in Kane, but what good does that do you if you can't keep the puck out of the net consistently. The Oliers have tried to win a Cup doing that the past few years and it doesn't work.

With Lindgren likely out a while, I think NY should be focused on tightening up the D rather than bringing in a huge defensive liability like Kane. I obviously will be excited if the Kane trade happens, but I have been down this road with the Rangers a lot in my life. It will almost be impossible for that trade not to blow up in New Yorks face. They would basically need to win the cup for it not to be a bust.

The Rangers are looking like they are about to lose their 4th straight game for the first time since November. However, it is worse than that as the last 2-3 games before the losing streak they were also down big early in every game (by 2-4 goals) before needing to make huge comebacks. That does not seem like a very good team to me right now.

Edit: 4-1 now...ugh

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avalanche just sent F prospect shane bowers to boston for goalie keith kinkade, who will report to the avs AHL affiliate. not sure the purpose of the trade. avs #2 goalie francouz has been out with a LBI, but they already have 2 AHL goalies they've been bouncing back and forth. i guess kinkaid has more NHL experience, but idk if he is any better than what the avs already had available.

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Yeah, I'm not sure I get that trade

They must not think Annunen is ready to be the full-time backup

Edit: And trading away forward depth is also something Colorado should not be doing right now given how injury prone their top ... uh ... 12 forwards have been this year :lol Haven't had Landeskog since he lost the blade of his skate blocking a shot in game 6!

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Rangers traded Kravtsov to the Canucks

I presume that's to make space for Kane

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Linus Ullmark, the best goalie currently in the NHL scores an empty netter goal as the Boston Bruins continue to roll and shutdown the Vancouver Canucks!!!!:bounce :bounce :bounce :bounce

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Goalie goals are always fun.

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The Kings were supposed to have my dads bday on the jumbotron during Dustin’s banner game. But somehow it wasn’t there. So we called our rep and my dad just got a birthday card with some goodies and the card was signed by Luc Robitaille. A bit better than a birthday wish on the screen!

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Linus Goalmark!

https://twitter.com/NHL/status/1629675231450214402

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NHL YouTube channel with a video including every goalie goal, including Ullmark:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5H_jibsXSA

Edit: First one is an own goal by Rob Ramage and the Colorado Rockies and while I was a wee baby when they existed, based on their reputation, yeah, that tracks :lol

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Timo Meier off to NJ apparently.

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Keep it classy, Rangers.

https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/...tting-incident

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Yeah not a good look.

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Timo Meier's agent is Claude Lemieux, someone who has history with the Devils and, incredibly briefly, the Sharks

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the ex hockey player? He's Timo's agent??? :confused
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claude_Lemieux

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Yes.

So I found out here:

According to sources, the Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights were the finalists in the talks for Meier. Those teams were not given permission to speak with Meier's agent, Claude Lemieux, about a potential extension, a source told ESPN.

https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/...r-trade-sharks

He's an agent for 4sports Hockey. It's him. Here's his pic on their page (Foppa involved, too, but not as an agent):

https://4sportshockey.com/team

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Bolts get Jeannot for Cal Foote and a bucket of picks

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JBB has proven that overpaying for guys he wants on cheap deals and/or he can re-sign for not a lot is a winning strategy. Fuck the picks. And Foote sucks.

Jeannot is also exactly the type of guy whose play is built for the playoffs.