Bill Meltzer: Meltzer's Musings: Aube-Kubel, Worlds, CHL Playoffs, Roenick Goal, Alumni

That was a fantastic sequence of OT hockey.

That was a fantastic sequence of OT hockey.
- Scoob

That it was sir.

And in recognition of Hextall's birthday yesterday...

Wasn't that 2004 series the one where an equipment guy on the Leafs bench grabbed Roenicks stick as he was skating by?

One of the weirdest things I've ever seen in a game...

Perhaps the most exciting OT sequence I ever saw...in any sport.

Would Philadelphia trade Luke Schenn and Tampa Bays 1st round pick with a conditional 2nd round pick in 2016 for Dustin Byfuglien?

I think it would be a fair deal for both teams.

Aube Kubel might be the most talented forward prospect they have, be nice to see a 2nd rounder stick and make some noise for the Flyers.

My friend and his wife had just had their first kid, so he invited me over to watch this game. They spend a few hours trying to get her down to sleep. JR scores literally 10 minutes after she's finally out. Needless to say, my friend and I had to watch the rest of the games at another location.

Would Philadelphia trade Luke Schenn and Tampa Bays 1st round pick with a conditional 2nd round pick in 2016 for Dustin Byfuglien?

I think it would be a fair deal for both teams.
- TheUltimateJet

It's fair, just wouldn't do it myself. I like Byfuglien, but I'd need to shed more money if I was adding his contract. Also, no interest in dealing two picks for a veteran.

Would Philadelphia trade Luke Schenn and Tampa Bays 1st round pick with a conditional 2nd round pick in 2016 for Dustin Byfuglien?

I think it would be a fair deal for both teams.
- TheUltimateJet

Hmm, would the Jets?

Aube Kubel might be the most talented forward prospect they have, be nice to see a 2nd rounder stick and make some noise for the Flyers.
- Jsaquella

Kube Kube do

Would Philadelphia trade Luke Schenn and Tampa Bays 1st round pick with a conditional 2nd round pick in 2016 for Dustin Byfuglien?

I think it would be a fair deal for both teams.
- TheUltimateJet

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Pass.

Kube Kube do
- vejim

Ha well done.

So his sister is named Alex-Anne Aube-Kubel?

Quite a mouthful.

So his sister is named Alex-Anne Aube-Kubel?

Quite a mouthful.
- MBFlyerfan

hahahaha yeah say that 5 times fast...

Anyone else find it strange that the Memorial Cup awards a spot to the host team? Can you imagine the NFL awarding the Cardinals a spot in the Super Bowl because the game is being played in Scottsdale?

The 1983 Memorial Cup tournament saw the inclusion of a fourth team, the team hosting the event, which was done to boost tournament attendance. The first tournament under this format was held in Portland, Oregon, and marked the first time that an American city hosted the Memorial Cup. The host Winter Hawks also won the Cup that year, becoming the first American team to win the Memorial Cup. The four teams played a single round-robin (three games each). If two teams are tied for third place, then a tie-breaker game is played on Thursday, followed by a semi-final game between the second and third-place teams and a final between the first-place team and the semi-final winner. The site of the tournament continued to be rotated between the three leagues. This is the format that continues to be used today.

interesting stuff

If the host team also wins its respective league championship, the Memorial Cup berth reserved for the league champion is instead awarded to that league's runner-up. This was the case in 2006, when the Quebec Remparts lost to the Moncton Wildcats in the QMJHL Finals. However, since Moncton was hosting the Memorial Cup that year, Quebec was awarded the QMJHL berth to the Memorial Cup tournament. The Remparts went on to win the Memorial Cup that season, the first time that a team has won the tournament without qualifying as the tournament host or as the champions of their respective league.

Would Philadelphia trade Luke Schenn and Tampa Bays 1st round pick with a conditional 2nd round pick in 2016 for Dustin Byfuglien?

I think it would be a fair deal for both teams.
- TheUltimateJet

I don't think Byfuglien makes much sense for the Flyers at this point, and the first round pick is probably more important to Hextall than fleeting help on the backend.

So his sister is named Alex-Anne Aube-Kubel?
- MBFlyerfan

Yes.

Yes.
- bmeltzer

It sounds like a Harry Potter spell.

I could watch that JR goal every day!

I don't think Byfuglien makes much sense for the Flyers at this point, and the first round pick is probably more important to Hextall than fleeting help on the backend.
- BulliesPhan87

I would do that deal in a heartbeat with the way Tampa is playing. I doubt the Jets do it though. Buff is a legit top 4 physical presence and produces offensively.

It sounds like a Harry Potter spell.

- MBFlyerfan

hahahaha that's hysterical

It sounds like a Harry Potter spell.

- MBFlyerfan

LOL!!!!!