The NHL Thread

[unccrombie]

they said during the game the last goalie to beat the penguins, for the rangers other than H, was kevin weeks

[barbogast]

Originally Posted by hailtopitt

it was ridiculous

probably a good thing he didn't come out for the 3rd period because after he dislodged the net, the crowd was ON him

I imagine they were. It's just such a funny clip to see. He basically picks up the entire goal and throws it on the ground.

[unccrombie]

h2p,
kevin weekes was black
n/r

[hailtopitt]

i know who Kevin Weeks is...thanks for being weird though

[unccrombie]

that's what i'm here for

[barbogast]

Kevin Weekes much better TV analyst than goalie. Dude is top notch.

[unccrombie]

Originally Posted by barbogast

Kevin Weekes much better TV analyst than goalie. Dude is top notch.

definitely. glad he gave way to Hank his rookie year

[salrx95]

Happy islanders have 5 of the first 6 on this 7 game road trip and we aren't even playing well.

That said, I was peeved Okposo left off world cup roster. He should be on it. I know they had to regret leaving him off last Olympic roster. Of course, he won't be an Islander by the time the world cup comes around but he should be on it.

[kev87lads]

Really? Can't stand Kevin Weekes when he's on the NHL Network doing that NHL tonight show. He's awful with a capital AWFUL!

[barbogast]

Originally Posted by kev87lads

Really? Can't stand Kevin Weekes when he's on the NHL Network doing that NHL tonight show. He's awful with a capital AWFUL!

Couldn't disagree more. He's probably my favorite personality currently on that show.

[kev87lads]

Originally Posted by barbogast

Couldn't disagree more. He's probably my favorite personality currently on that show.

Interesting. Wow. Each their own.

Edit: To be fair, I'm talking about when he's over accentuating highlights during the reel. His actual analysis when he's being calm and serious is very good.

[Lcsulla]

Originally Posted by barbogast

Lundqvist

That's gotta be the most extreme example of intentional dislodging of the goal I've ever seen

No idea how doing something so blatantly against the rules is not a penalty....

[hailtopitt]

Originally Posted by Lcsulla

No idea how doing something so blatantly against the rules is not a penalty....

it is a penalty...

Delay of Game

[barbogast]

Originally Posted by Lcsulla

No idea how doing something so blatantly against the rules is not a penalty....

...he did get a penalty for it

[barbogast]

Originally Posted by kev87lads

Interesting. Wow. Each their own.

Edit: To be fair, I'm talking about when he's over accentuating highlights during the reel. His actual analysis when he's being calm and serious is very good.

I enjoy both things about him. I like his flamboyancy. I also find him to be a pretty smart hockey guy.

[jrkarger]

The NHL should change the rule that if a penalty is called on a goalie. The backup goalie has to play during the two min power play AND the team has to skate a man down.

[fonzz41]

I'm a Kevin Weekes fan as well. I like Jamie McLennan too... don't know what it is about backup goalies making good commentators. Maybe they got lots of practice while sitting on the bench?

Probably my favorite on-air former player personality is Keith Jones. Loved him as a player, and I think he takes that no-nonsense approach in the broadcasting booth too. Also, his hatred of Milbury is palpable when they're on together, and that always makes me laugh.

[hailtopitt]

Originally Posted by jrkarger

The NHL should change the rule that if a penalty is called on a goalie. The backup goalie has to play during the two min power play AND the team has to skate a man down.

meh would be too hard to mandate...the clock rarely stops after exactly 2 mins of PP time so that wouldn't really be fair...i get the logic behind your suggestion though

however, when a goalie does something like Hank did last night, or when there is a penalty on a clear cut breakaway, the team who drew the penalty should be able to choose between a PP or a Penalty Shot

Pens were roaring down the ice for a 2-on-1 when Hank dislodged the net. not much different than getting hooked on a breakaway IMO

[unccrombie]

Originally Posted by jrkarger

The NHL should change the rule that if a penalty is called on a goalie. The backup goalie has to play during the two min power play AND the team has to skate a man down.

that's absurd.

[barbogast]

Originally Posted by fonzz41

I'm a Kevin Weekes fan as well. I like Jamie McLennan too... don't know what it is about backup goalies making good commentators. Maybe they got lots of practice while sitting on the bench?

Probably my favorite on-air former player personality is Keith Jones. Loved him as a player, and I think he takes that no-nonsense approach in the broadcasting booth. Also, his hatred of Milbury is palpable when they're on together, and that always makes me laugh.

I agree with you totally on both McLennan and Jones. Especially Jamie McLellan, I feel like I don't see him on there much anymore but maybe I just miss him. He really is great though. Keith Jones is probably the only one on the in studio team for NBC I actually do enjoy.

[jrkarger]

Originally Posted by hailtopitt

meh would be too hard to mandate...the clock rarely stops after exactly 2 mins of PP time so that wouldn't really be fair...i get the logic behind your suggestion though

however, when a goalie does something like Hank did last night, or when there is a penalty on a clear cut breakaway, the team who drew the penalty should be able to choose between a PP or a Penalty Shot

Pens were roaring down the ice for a 2-on-1 when Hank dislodged the net. not much different than getting hooked on a breakaway IMO

The starting goalie would have to wait until the next whistle.

Anyway, in other news...

Did Brayden Schenn have this coming?

http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/2016/3/3...-oilers-flyers

[fonzz41]

Originally Posted by barbogast

I agree with you totally on both McLennan and Jones. Especially Jamie McLellan, I feel like I don't see him on there much anymore but maybe I just miss him. He really is great though. Keith Jones is probably the only one on the in studio team for NBC I actually do enjoy.

Have you read Jones's book? As a Caps fan, I think you'd like it.

Books by former players are a dime a dozen these days, but his really stood out for me. Just an honest look at what it takes to carve out a career as a bottom six forward in the NHL, and to do it with dignity and a sense of humor. Highly recommend.

Link for those interested: http://www.amazon.com/Jonesy-Skate-I...eywords=jonesy

[Lcsulla]

Originally Posted by hailtopitt

it is a penalty...

Delay of Game

Originally Posted by barbogast

...he did get a penalty for it

Thanks, I know delay of game is a penalty but have rarely seen in called on goalies.

I watched the replay but they only showed him getting the net out of place, they did not show the penalty call.

[barbogast]

Originally Posted by fonzz41

Have you read Jones's book? As a Caps fan, I think you'd like it.

Books by former players are a dime a dozen these days, but his really stood out for me. Just an honest look at what it takes to carve out a career as a bottom six forward in the NHL, and to do it with dignity and a sense of humor. Highly recommend.

Link for those interested: http://www.amazon.com/Jonesy-Skate-I...eywords=jonesy

Used copy for $4. Awesome, I'll check it out.

[barbogast]

Originally Posted by Lcsulla

Thanks, I know delay of game is a penalty but have rarely seen in called on goalies.

I watched the replay but they only showed him getting the net out of place, they did not show the penalty call.

To be fair, it's not every day a goalie picks up the net and tosses it either

[Lcsulla]

Originally Posted by hailtopitt

meh would be too hard to mandate...the clock rarely stops after exactly 2 mins of PP time so that wouldn't really be fair...i get the logic behind your suggestion though

however, when a goalie does something like Hank did last night, or when there is a penalty on a clear cut breakaway, the team who drew the penalty should be able to choose between a PP or a Penalty Shot

Pens were roaring down the ice for a 2-on-1 when Hank dislodged the net. not much different than getting hooked on a breakaway IMO

I agree, making a team use their backup goalie is completely unworkable and likely to draw a too many men on the ice when the penalty expires and the goalies change back.

Also, I agree on the opposing team being given a choice between a penalty shot or a power play - or heck even decline the penalty if you are already up a few goals late against a team like Toronto!

[hailtopitt]

Originally Posted by Lcsulla

I agree, making a team use their backup goalie is completely unworkable and likely to draw a too many men on the ice when the penalty expires and the goalies change back.

Also, I agree on the opposing team being given a choice between a penalty shot or a power play - or heck even decline the penalty if you are already up a few goals late against a team like Toronto!

yea, similar to declining a penalty in football when it benefits you to do so

for example, if say, anyone on the Capitals besides Ovechkin gets hauled down on a breakaway, wouldn't you rather put the league's #1 PP on the ice for 2 mins instead of having an average to below average player take a penalty shot?

[barbogast]

Originally Posted by hailtopitt

yea, similar to declining a penalty in football when it benefits you to do so

for example, if say, anyone on the Capitals besides Ovechkin gets hauled down on a breakaway, wouldn't you rather put the league's #1 PP on the ice for 2 mins instead of having an average to below average player take a penalty shot?

Actually there's several players I feel more confident in successfully converting a penalty shot than Ovie. Historically he isn't all that great at that, and the Caps have several players that are.

But I see your point.

[hailtopitt]

Originally Posted by barbogast

Actually there's several players I feel more confident in successfully converting a penalty shot than Ovie. Historically he isn't all that great at that, and the Caps have several players that are.

But I see your point.

yea i was just using generalities

could go the other way too...a team with a bottom 5 PP in the league would probably take the penalty shot every time because their PP in ineffective

i just think you should have the choice

[Lcsulla]

Originally Posted by barbogast

To be fair, it's not every day a goalie picks up the net and tosses it either

Well, yeah there is that! Truthfully, he should have gotten a double minor for delay of game and unsportsman like conduct.

Originally Posted by hailtopitt

yea, similar to declining a penalty in football when it benefits you to do so

for example, if say, anyone on the Capitals besides Ovechkin gets hauled down on a breakaway, wouldn't you rather put the league's #1 PP on the ice for 2 mins instead of having an average to below average player take a penalty shot?

I agree with this. Though if the team chose to try a breakaway they should also be allowed to choose the player to attempt it.