NBA has cancelled tonite’s OKC - Houston game because oh COVID-19 issues. This is going to be a challenging season for both indoor leagues.

Hope you're right, that is not the way you want to start the 2021 season, i hate exhibition hockey
- BetweenTheDots

The TV announcer just said no word on Dach’s injury, but it didn’t look good (I didn’t see it).

The TV announcer just said no word on Dach’s injury, but it didn’t look good (I didn’t see it).
- StLBravesFan

Replay of the bump that hit Dach's arm.

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Close up of Dach taking his glove off.

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Apparently he's gone for xrays.

Replay of the bump that hit Dach's arm.

https://twitter.com/Heres...tatus/1341911234078273544

Close up of Dach taking his glove off.

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- Theo Fox

Could 2020 get any more (frank)ed?

Even with only 8 days to go....

Replay of the bump that hit Dach's arm.

https://twitter.com/Heres...tatus/1341911234078273544

Close up of Dach taking his glove off.

https://twitter.com/Heres...tatus/1341912440737566720
- Theo Fox

I’m going to be optimistic and say (from the way he was holding his hand up as he skated toward the bench) that it could be his thumb. That could be bad enough, but better than his wrist.

Could 2020 get any more (frank)ed?

Even with only 8 days to go....
- StLBravesFan[/quote

Guess Stan signs Strome real fast now.

Could 2020 get any more (frank)ed?

Even with only 8 days to go....
- StLBravesFan

As a fan of LFC, I am sick and tired of 2020 injuries.

[quote=StLBravesFan]Could 2020 get any more (frank)ed?

Even with only 8 days to go....
- LAHawk[/quote

Guess Stan signs Strome real fast now.

Yes, this definitely boosts Strome's stock. You better believe his new agent is keeping tabs on this and will pounce to get the best deal for Strome.

Yes, this definitely boosts Strome's stock. You better believe his new agent is keeping tabs on this and will pounce to get the best deal for Strome.
- Theo Fox

It just really sucks, a player who is a main part of the Hawks future possibly broke his (frank)ing wrist for a game that didn't mean anything. It's unbelievable, for what pride? So (frank)ing irritating and now what if it is broken and he has issues with it the rest of his career, these kids are so stupid they just don't understand what's at stake.

It just really sucks, a player who is a main part of the Hawks future possibly broke his (frank)ing wrist for a game that didn't mean anything. It's unbelievable, for what pride? So (frank)ing irritating and now what if it is broken and he has issues with it the rest of his career, these kids are so stupid they just don't understand what's at stake.
- BetweenTheDots

Most players - almost all - don't get hurt in games / tournaments like this. Bad luck.

Besides wanting to play for their countries in international tournaments - and it's seemingly more important to hockey players (and soccer players) than players in other sports - these tournaments are good experience, playing in high-intensity games against at least good quality competition.

And - for someone like Dach - good leadership experience playing as the captain of his national team.

I have no problem with him playing in the WJC.

Most players - almost all - don't get hurt in games / tournaments like this. Bad luck.

Besides wanting to play for their countries in international tournaments - and it's seemingly more important to hockey players (and soccer players) than players in other sports - these tournaments are good experience, playing in high-intensity games against at least good quality competition.

And - for someone like Dach - good leadership experience playing as the captain of his national team.

I have no problem with him playing in the WJC.
- StLBravesFan

Yea great experience

Rangers made sure their investment didn't get hurt.

Most players - almost all - don't get hurt in games / tournaments like this. Bad luck.

Besides wanting to play for their countries in international tournaments - and it's seemingly more important to hockey players (and soccer players) than players in other sports - these tournaments are good experience, playing in high-intensity games against at least good quality competition.

And - for someone like Dach - good leadership experience playing as the captain of his national team.

I have no problem with him playing in the WJC.
- StLBravesFan

Agreed. If he is lights out in this tournament, and carried it over to the NHL season, everyone would be saying how great it was that he got this experience.

As you said...bad luck!

Agreed. If he is lights out in this tournament, and carried it over to the NHL season, everyone would be saying how great it was that he got this experience.

As you said...bad luck!
- tvetter

So he gains valuable experience against inferior talent, okay

So he gains valuable experience against inferior talent, okay
- BetweenTheDots

Confidence can go a long way.

So he gains valuable experience against inferior talent, okay
- BetweenTheDots

There is something about playing for your country. He had his agent reach out to Team Canada to help get him on the roster, so this is something he really wanted to do. Sounds like they need more x-rays so they are not sure if anything is broken.

On a positive note, Slaggert was considered by Team USA's coach to be one of the most effective players in the last exhibition game yesterday (Darth, your boy Caufield scored twice).

Also, in the Czech Team's first game tonight, Teply has a goal. At last year's WJC, he had 5 assists in 5 games (no goals).

Teply is playing the 1st line while Krutil is on the top pair.

Broken wrist. Out for the year
- GPHawksfan

Welp there's that to add to only in 2020!🤦🏽

On a positive note, Slaggert was considered by Team USA's coach to be one of the most effective players in the last exhibition game yesterday (Darth, your boy Caufield scored twice).

Also, in the Czech Team's first game tonight, Teply has a goal. At last year's WJC, he had 5 assists in 5 games (no goals).

Teply is playing the 1st line while Krutil is on the top pair.
- Theo Fox

Teply is getting some good looks on offense showing patience as he finds an open teammate for scoring chances. Great to see him continue being a playmaker as much as a shooter.

Krutil looks huge out there. Big body at 6'3" 200+ pounds at age 18. Skates well and takes care of his end. Good base to develop from.

Confidence can go a long way.
- Ogilthorpe2

Especially flying an airplane and performing brain surgery

Teply is getting some good looks on offense showing patience as he finds an open teammate for scoring chances. Great to see him continue being a playmaker as much as a shooter.

Krutil looks huge out there. Big body at 6'3" 200+ pounds at age 18. Skates well and takes care of his end. Good base to develop from.
- Theo Fox

Caufield will have a much tougher time scoring goals as a professional. He is going to have to learn the art of escapability. He could look at Kane who is pretty healthy each season. Caufield can just score plain and simple but trying to be opportunistic and hanging too mucn in a crowd is going to get him bumped and bruised. Just imho

Confidence can go a long way.
- Ogilthorpe2

Yea - playing in the NHL. Now he will be delaying his progress, and that can only hurt his confidence. Is it really worth it now? Was it really worth the risk?

Yea - playing in the NHL. Now he will be delaying his progress, and that can only hurt his confidence. Is it really worth it now? Was it really worth the risk?
- powerenforcer

From confidence to gimpy if we are lucky, lose a whole season of experience probably

Caufield will have a much tougher time scoring goals as a professional. He is going to have to learn the art of escapability. He could look at Kane who is pretty healthy each season. Caufield can just score plain and simple but trying to be opportunistic and hanging too mucn in a crowd is going to get him bumped and bruised. Just imho
- jhawk59

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From confidence to gimpy if we are lucky, lose a whole season of experience probably
- BetweenTheDots

And if he does have a broken wrist, i can just hear the cries of why can't he win a face off, all for God and country