So you're saying neither can be taught?
- NewYorkNuck

No, they can't be taught to some players though.
I use Goldobin, Jake and Derrick Poulliot as prime examples of players who have struggled at learning how to improve on either or both, offense or defense.

Gretzky, McDavid, Crosby, Chelios, Lidstrom... 0 Calders.

Tyler Myers... 1 Calder.

The guy gets bashed so much, but when those other players win a Calder, maybe we can talk.
- NewYorkNuck

Just listening to Burkie . He is an entertaining ol bastard .

You can tell the difference in style with Burkie the media guy and Burkie the NHL exec. Understandable . Could listen to the guy for hours with his stories.

Thanks Carol, Demmer’s a beauty. Gibson isn’t really competition for the net internationally anymore, but if team USA gives Demko a game he won’t come out.

@VANTEL agree (sort of) with your long term deal warnings, but I think Eichle as an example is rare, and OEL had a 6 year bridge and then the massive 8 year deal. I don’t think you would be considering moving on from Petey during this contract no matter the length, unless something terrible had happened.
- 1970vintage

I wouldn't completely count Gibson out. I follow him a bit because I like his style. His numbers are dropping because the Ducks team D is absolutely brutal. He is pretty much their only hope most nights.

if there is enough people, I would love to join.
- Codes1087

We always seem to get at least 10+ people and I already have 4 others interested so far so I think we should get more than enough. Goal is to get 10, ideally we can get 12. Hopefully Carol will join us again this year as well.

PM me your email for the invite.

I wouldn't completely count Gibson out. I follow him a bit because I like his style. His numbers are dropping because the Ducks team D is absolutely brutal. He is pretty much their only hope most nights.
- Load Management

Maybe, I don’t think he’s getting better anymore, and I don’t think he is capable of outperforming either Hellsey or Demmer.

Maybe, I don’t think he’s getting better anymore, and I don’t think he is capable of outperforming either Hellsey or Demmer.
- 1970vintage

It's Hellebuyck's job to lose as far as the starter goes. Even though I love Demmer. I just think Gibby is capable of sneaking in as the backup because there isn't a huge gap between him and Demmer. Either is very capable of getting hot at the right time. Love the US Goaltending depth.

It's Hellebuyck's job to lose as far as the starter goes. Even though I love Demmer. I just think Gibby is capable of sneaking in as the backup because there isn't a huge gap between him and Demmer. Either is very capable of getting hot at the right time. Love the US Goaltending depth.
- Load Management

Ducks should be looking to move him. Plenty of teams that could use the help in goal. Bruins, Penguins, Avs (yeah, they made a move but…), Leafs etc. then there’s teams like the Oil.

It's Hellebuyck's job to lose as far as the starter goes. Even though I love Demmer. I just think Gibby is capable of sneaking in as the backup because there isn't a huge gap between him and Demmer. Either is very capable of getting hot at the right time. Love the US Goaltending depth.
- Load Management

After those 3, they don't really have much though.

After those 3, they don't really have much though.
- Reubenkincade

Spencer Knight and Cal Petersen are knocking. They could take either to be a 3rd stringer for the experience or due to injury. Both will be in future conversations internationally.

Spencer Knight and Cal Petersen are knocking. They could take either to be a 3rd stringer for the experience or due to injury. Both will be in future conversations internationally.
- Load Management

Does DiPietro have a chance to be that 3rd guy for the Canadians? I guess three NHL guys would actually welcome going, even if one of them knew he wouldn’t play a single minute.

I have been following Rathbone since before the Canucks drafted him...
- Reubenkincade

Really now? How many Dexter Southfield Highschool games did you watch him play? Or was it the Cape Cod Whalers you watched him play on?

Really now? How many Dexter Southfield Highschool games did you watch him play? Or was it the Cape Cod Whalers you watched him play on?


- rojan61

I clearly stated when I could get any clips or articles about him, but sure ignore that part why don't you.

I clearly stated when I could get any clips or articles about him, but sure ignore that part why don't you.
- Reubenkincade

I wouldn’t stress about explaining yourself. Rojan’s just a miserable prick. But let’s be honest, who isn’t a miserable prick in here?

I wouldn’t stress about explaining yourself. Rojan’s just a miserable prick. But let’s be honest, who isn’t a miserable prick in here?
- bloatedmosquito

Good point.
I have to give the non-miserable prick award to Nighthawk.

Does DiPietro have a chance to be that 3rd guy for the Canadians? I guess three NHL guys would actually welcome going, even if one of them knew he wouldn’t play a single minute.
- 1970vintage

No. As you kinda say here, the job would be long gone.

I wouldn’t stress about explaining yourself. Rojan’s just a miserable prick. But let’s be honest, who isn’t a miserable prick in here?
- bloatedmosquito

I like Rojan. He has some really good takes.

I like Rojan. He has some really good takes.
- Load Management

I like him as well. He comes on here to keep me in check.

No. As you kinda say here, the job would be long gone.
- Load Management

You see with the lesser tournaments that the third guy is usually a young guy, just taking it all in. But I guess being part of an Olympic roster is enough cache even if you never even strap on the pads.

Was just thinking, with things the way they are right now, perhaps some guys might not want to go all that way knowing they won’t play, or be able to really get an authentic experience.

Just putting together a 70’s playlist. Any off the beaten track tracks that any of you love?

Going for all genres, from disco to heavy metal (Boston).

Thanks

Just putting together a 70’s playlist. Any off the beaten track tracks that any of you love?

Going for all genres, from disco to heavy metal (Boston).

Thanks
- 1970vintage

Oh man, that’s one hell of a request. Probably the best era of music ever.

If you want something out of the ordinary, my suggestion would be 70s funk. So good. Try Parliament or Funkadelic. Pretty much the same band under two different names (both George Clinton projects). Something from Parliament’s album “Funkentelechy vs. the Placebo Syndrome” or “Mothership Connection”. Or you can get something from Funkadelic’s “Funkadelic” album. Either should do the trick for examples of good 70s funk.

Just putting together a 70’s playlist. Any off the beaten track tracks that any of you love?

Going for all genres, from disco to heavy metal (Boston).

Thanks
- 1970vintage

Check out some early Outlaws...

https://www.loudersound.c...uthern-rock-still-matters

Now spinning...lol

I clearly stated when I could get any clips or articles about him, but sure ignore that part why don't you.
- Reubenkincade

link?

Oh man, that’s one hell of a request. Probably the best era of music ever.

If you want something out of the ordinary, my suggestion would be 70s funk. So good. Try Parliament or Funkadelic. Pretty much the same band under two different names (both George Clinton projects). Something from Parliament’s album “Funkentelechy vs. the Placebo Syndrome” or “Mothership Connection”. Or you can get something from Funkadelic’s “Funkadelic” album. Either should do the trick for examples of good 70s funk.
- bloatedmosquito

Yeah, it’s a tall request, but I’m just looking for stuff just like this. Stuff I don’t necessarily have in my library already that really says ‘70’s.

Just listening to Burkie . He is an entertaining ol bastard .

You can tell the difference in style with Burkie the media guy and Burkie the NHL exec. Understandable . Could listen to the guy for hours with his stories.
- VANTEL

Hes a gem