They won't play another team out of their division until the conference finals. Teams could play up to 16 times against each other this year.
- manvanfan

That will be boring, but it's hockey so better than nothing

Should be some epic battles in the Leaf thread, I'll be expecting your full support
- Pacificgem

lol

Should be some epic battles in the Leaf thread, I'll be expecting your full support
- Pacificgem

For which team

Freidman is saying Kucherov is going on LTIR to clear cap space
- VANTEL

Just reading about it now


Nikita Kucherov Tampa Bay Lighting

According to reports on Monday, the Tampa Bay Lightning may have just solved their salary cap issues. Only, it’s not in the way the team would have liked and it’s certainly not a win for the organization.

As per a report by Elliotte Friedman, the Lightning’s cap issues may be solved by LTIR. Word out of Tampa on Monday is that superstar Nikita Kucherov is battling a hip injury that may keep him out awhile. Details are sketchy and there’s no real word or clarity being provided by his agent but additional news should drop this week. What does seem to be confirmed is that if Kucherov is unable to play, it will clear room for the Lightning to get the other RFA’s signed since his $9.5 million will come off the books.

Someone wrote on Friedman’s timeline, “how convenient” after reading the report of the news and Friedman responded, “Yeah, I gotta tell ya….I bet TB would rather have the player. Sources say Kucherov is kinda good.”

TSN’s Pierre LeBrun is covering the story as well and writes:

Told that Kucherov got a hip shot last week. Now apparently it’s about seeing how he reacts to it and feels. If he’s fine, then it’s all good. But if he feels discomfort? Could be LTIR. We shall see.

For which team
- VANTEL

I was in there yesterday stirring it up, told them Matthews wasn't a top five center, a few of them bit

I thought they only needed to clear waivers going down. I thought they no longer neede to clear waiver if they were being sent to the NHL
- VANTEL

From EKs main blog..... grain of salt.

I was in there yesterday stirring it up, told them Matthews wasn't a top five center, a few of them bit
- Pacificgem

I haven't been in the Leafs blog since 2013

I am going to get bored watching a team 10 times a year.
- VANTEL

It's going to take the leafs back to their glory days of the original 6.
Whoever wins the north will be the equivalent of when the leafs won the cup last!

Not quite true though, they'll be competing against 6 other teams, not 5.

Pretty sure it is the other way. Almost 200 % positive
- VANTEL

You're 200% right!

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Types of Waivers

Before getting into the nitty gritty, let’s define the different three types of waivers: Regular, Re-entry, and Unconditional.

Regular Waivers
Regular waivers are the waivers an NHL team exercises when they want to send a player to the minor leagues. When a player is reassigned from the NHL to the AHL, he must pass through waivers (unless exempt). Waivers allow any of the other teams to claim the rights of the player.

Unconditional Waivers
When a team wants to terminate a player’s contract, they place the player on unconditional waivers. This is usually done to buyout a player’s contract. It’s similar to Regular Waivers, but no team has ever placed a claim on this type of waived player. It can only happen in June during a two-week window.

Re-Entry Waivers
Re-entry waivers, as explained above, were a product of the CBA prior to 2012. They are no longer in effect in the current 2013 CBA. They were written to prevent teams from stashing ringers in the AHL.

9 times is a bit much lol but the baseball format of 3-4 games per could work.
- LordHumungous

I don't really know but can't see it happening honestly. IF they have to play 9 times vs each, 3- 3 game sets sounds most likely.

That will be boring, but it's hockey so better than nothing
- VANTEL

For fans out West it's a good chance to see the teams in the Eastern Canada that they wouldn't see as much.

I was in there yesterday stirring it up, told them Matthews wasn't a top five center, a few of them bit
- Pacificgem

Dude, I did that a month ago for 3 days. They even think the Leafs media is hard on the team. Just like a normal ontario'n

You're 200% right!

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Types of Waivers

Before getting into the nitty gritty, let’s define the different three types of waivers: Regular, Re-entry, and Unconditional.

Regular Waivers
Regular waivers are the waivers an NHL team exercises when they want to send a player to the minor leagues. When a player is reassigned from the NHL to the AHL, he must pass through waivers (unless exempt). Waivers allow any of the other teams to claim the rights of the player.

Unconditional Waivers
When a team wants to terminate a player’s contract, they place the player on unconditional waivers. This is usually done to buyout a player’s contract. It’s similar to Regular Waivers, but no team has ever placed a claim on this type of waived player. It can only happen in June during a two-week window.

Re-Entry Waivers
Re-entry waivers, as explained above, were a product of the CBA prior to 2012. They are no longer in effect in the current 2013 CBA. They were written to prevent teams from stashing ringers in the AHL.
- Pacificgem

If 100 percent is 10 out of 10, doesn't that make 200 percent 20 out of ten.

Sounds mathematically impossible to me which would make it impossible.

Argh.... I have to much time, trying to avoid triggering people with true stats about covid numbers.... damned if I do, damned if I don't.

It's going to take the leafs back to their glory days of the original 6.
Whoever wins the north will be the equivalent of when the leafs won the cup last!

Not quite true though, they'll be competing against 6 other teams, not 5.
- Pres.cup

I will watch a lot of hockey but looking forward to the next year already. I am sure I will enjoy it once it gets going.

I have some doubts about the Leafs . Habs and Sens always play them tough . Playing them an extra 5 games will be interesting. I still think they gave up some speed this year with their trades

If 100 percent is 10 out of 10, doesn't that make 200 percent 20 out of ten.

Sounds mathematically impossible to me which would make it impossible.

Argh.... I have to much time, trying to avoid triggering people with true stats about covid numbers.... damned if I do, damned if I don't.


- Pres.cup

You, and Vantel, have to learn that you don't have to die on every hill.

For fans out West it's a good chance to see the teams in the Eastern Canada that they wouldn't see as much.
- manvanfan

I am not one of those fans . I would rather watch Vegas Bruins Flyers Bolts Hawks

I am not one of those fans . I would rather watch Vegas Bruins Flyers Bolts Hawks
- VANTEL

Well, I guess you're not going to see many Canucks games this year. See you in the conference finals maybe

Well, I guess you're not going to see many Canucks games this year. See you in the conference finals maybe
- manvanfan

We always get the Center Ice package so I can watch all the games

Freidman also saying Canucks players have been told it looks like they will be plaing out of Edmonton to start
- VANTEL

I hate Bonnie 🤯

Well, I guess you're not going to see many Canucks games this year. See you in the conference finals maybe
- manvanfan

Here's a nice EP40 avatar for you...or anyone who wants a 70x70

NHL taxi squad rules from EK's main blog...


"NHL Taxi Squads...Each team will be allowed to carry 6 players on their taxi squad..1 must be a goalie..and these players are going to be paid AHL salaries, not counting against the cap.. If a player needs to pass through waivers to be sent to the NHL, that still applies, however players that have two way contracts and DON’T have to pass through waivers can be moved freely back and forth."
- Pacificgem

Players never need to pass through waivers to be sent TO the NHL, so...???

Also, why the hell are they calling it a taxi squad? Like anyone takes a taxi anymore (except us Islanders who don’t have Uber)

Players never need to pass through waivers to be sent TO the NHL, so...???

Also, why the hell are they calling it a taxi squad? Like anyone takes a taxi anymore (except us Islanders who don’t have Uber)
- 1970vintage

It's just a figure of speech, calm down Karen

Here's a nice EP40 avatar for you...or anyone who wants a 70x70


- Pacificgem

I am waiting for a Benning Avi

Players never need to pass through waivers to be sent TO the NHL, so...???

Also, why the hell are they calling it a taxi squad? Like anyone takes a taxi anymore (except us Islanders who don’t have Uber)
- 1970vintage

They are calling it a taxi squad because the players on it are hacks?

It's just a figure of speech, calm down Karen
- Pacificgem

It’s like saying telephone or video tape. A lot of people won’t know what you mean...