NHL 2021/2022 Season Thread

[prairie_girl]

Blue Jackets. It’s like a whole new team lol.

No expectations. I just hope it’s fun to watch. Tonight wasn’t good, but some of our games have been better than expected!

Take care of Laine for us.

 

[Buzz Rules]

Expectations for tonight’s games?

 

[Love Ft Wilderness]

Gosh. I hope the Lightning can win this one. Maybe revenge might be their motivator.

 

[Adelle Dazeem]

I would expect the Blackhawks to lose, but they aren't playing tonight. They tossed Bowman and MacIsaac out today. The team overall is a mess. I believe both Kaner and Toews are our for COVID protocols so I'm not sure what else can go wrong.

On the brighter note, is it true that Chris Chelios is doing commentary/analysis on ESPN broadcasts??

 

[prairie_girl]

I would expect the Blackhawks to lose, but they aren't playing tonight. They tossed Bowman and MacIsaac out today. The team overall is a mess. I believe both Kaner and Toews are our for COVID protocols so I'm not sure what else can go wrong.

On the brighter note, is it true that Chris Chelios is doing commentary/analysis on ESPN broadcasts??

Cheveldayoff should be tossed too, but the Jets organization is very tight knit and values loyalty so I think there are going to be some very, very tough conversations over the next few days. I just quickly read that he is going to be meeting with Bettman to answer questions on what he knew and when.

We play tonight in Anaheim and my heart wants to say we'll win, but my head says because of the distractions, we'll probably lose.

 

[Adelle Dazeem]

I am reading the official report about Aldrich and it is disturbing. I have lost so much respect for this team that I have loved for over 35 years. Q is a liar. Chevaldayoff is a liar. Rocky Wirtz said anyone involved will no longer be part of the organization. I wonder about the players that knew of the incident and did nothing - even going so far as to harass this victim.

 

[Adelle Dazeem]

Bowman is also no longer GM for USA Olympic Team.

 

[Love Ft Wilderness]

I was so sad to read about the Blackhawks problems. I used to say that the NHL managed to keep their nose clean compared to other sports. They're just as bad. I feel bad that the Lightning's Tyler Johnson ended up there this year.

On a bright note, the Bolts slapped the Penguins down last night. They are starting to look better with a little line shuffling. I hope this trends continue. I felt bad for Vasy not getting his shutout. Shame on Killer.

 

[Adelle Dazeem]

So Q is out and Chevaldayoff is next. I am so disheartened by the statements made by Kane and Toews - how tone deaf they are. Toews was the captain of that 2010 team. There is just no way I believe he had no idea what happened - nope, no way. He should give up his C at the very least.

 

[MamaMermaid]

Panthers fan here. Really disappointed Q resigned. I totally understand and support why but selfishly am bummed because we were doing so well.

 

[focusondisney]

Sabres are 5-1-1. Of course the only game I went to so far was the regular season loss.

 

[prairie_girl]

So Q is out and Chevaldayoff is next. I am so disheartened by the statements made by Kane and Toews - how tone deaf they are. Toews was the captain of that 2010 team. There is just no way I believe he had no idea what happened - nope, no way. He should give up his C at the very least.

He met with Bettman this morning and is not going to face any discipline. I’m not sure how I feel about it just yet.

 

[declansdad]

Sabres are 5-1-1. Of course the only game I went to so far was the regular season loss.

Don't worry, there will be more.

 

[focusondisney]

Don't worry, there will be more.

I have no doubt. And I’ll probably be there then too.

 

[Adelle Dazeem]

He met with Bettman this morning and is not going to face any discipline. I’m not sure how I feel about it just yet.

I feel absolutely disgusted. All the others in that meeting lost their jobs and deservedly so, but Chevaldayoff just walks away unscathed??? It's sick. If the NHL won't do anything, then the Jets need to reach around, pull their heads out and FIRE HIM.

 

[Trinity88]

Coming in a bit late. Ottawa Sens fan here. No huge hopes for this season, hasn't been a great start (still better than last year's start at least) They say they're done rebuilding, but I think they need another year to be competitive.

 

[prairie_girl]

I feel absolutely disgusted. All the others in that meeting lost their jobs and deservedly so, but Chevaldayoff just walks away unscathed??? It's sick. If the NHL won't do anything, then the Jets need to reach around, pull their heads out and FIRE HIM.

It’s definitely a stain on the team if he does end up sticking around (which looks likely).

 

[Buzz Rules]

NY Rangers played well with a win last night. How are your teams doing lately?

 

[prairie_girl]

Our game was delayed half an hour because six members of the Sharks have entered Covid protocol as well as the coach! I hope we don’t end up with a few cases because of this game.

 

[White Cat]

NY Rangers played well with a win last night. How are your teams doing lately?

Lightning 4-3-1.