Ott is winning the cup. According to sens fans
- picklerick

I really pissed off some Leaf fan buddies, trying to make a bet with them that Ottawa will finish higher than Toronto this season.
I don't think I really believe it, but it's fun anyway!!

Why would sather care? Dolan probably
- picklerick

Just 'cause fossils rarely change their spots.

Don't bother. He has a real hate on for Chytil.
- Tonybere

Listen, asking if Chytil can actually turn into a top 6 center is a valid question. But we have see it. The biggest question to his game are faceoffs and his defensive zone impacts. But he's the same player in the defensive zone that Trocheck is. Trocheck is 30. Chytil is turning 25.

https://x.com/firstup1050/status/1702668903644537310?s=46&t=uyemCTfXPLjxebCnYBfx6Q

The league looks so (frank)ing stupid how did they let this happen. It took all of 3 months
- picklerick

Lots of people looking silly now for poopting on the Chiclets guys

Lots of people looking silly now for poopting on the Chiclets guys
- eichiefs9

(frank) the chiclets guys. (frank) Babcock too.

(frank) the chiclets guys. (frank) Babcock too.
- picklerick

I mean...love them or hate them, it's starting to appear highly likely that they weren't just fabricating the whole thing or way off the mark like a lot of people accused them of

I mean...love them or hate them, it's starting to appear highly likely that they weren't just fabricating the whole thing or way off the mark like a lot of people accused them of
- eichiefs9

For sure it’s real. I believed it the second it came out. Changes absolutely nothing about how I feel about those chuds

I will kill you.
- tomburton99

Lots of people looking silly now for poopting on the Chiclets guys
- eichiefs9

The chiclets guys are morons, but they had a direct source. Mike Babcock is an bumhole and also person who seems to be mentally unstable. This now the 3rd time he's gone above and beyond being a disciplinary in his role as a coach, he no longer needs to work in the league. His "goodwill" is gone, imo.

- JRR1285

[quote=picklerick]
Some of the young players supposedly provided the photos reluctantly. I am sure that has played a part in the analysis. Plus, if you are a prior offender, the prism in which you are looked at and equity build up has eradicated.

I broke quotes again sorry

Some of the young players supposedly provided the photos reluctantly. I am sure that has played a part in the analysis. Plus, if you are a prior offender, the prism in which you are looked at and equity build up has eradicated.
- airjan23

They were probably worried that the nudes from their hidden folders were gonna end up on the screen.

Some of the young players supposedly provided the photos reluctantly. I am sure that has played a part in the analysis. Plus, if you are a prior offender, the prism in which you are looked at and equity build up has eradicated.
- airjan23

Blue Jackets management deserves blame here too. But Mike Babcock seems to be a crazy person.

They were probably worried that the nudes from their hidden folders were gonna end up on the screen.
- JRR1285

Which is a legit concern. Also Babcock doesn't have the authority to do that, so the safe route would have to just not.

Blue Jackets management deserves blame here too. But Mike Babcock seems to be a crazy person.
- tomburton99

I'm not arguing that Babcock should or should not be behind a bench again, but this sounds like it would have been absolutely nothing if it didn't involve him.

"100%. That doesn't mean he won't lose his job. He never should have been hired.
But Gaudreau, Oliver and Jenner said it was friendly and normal. The teens thought it was weird. But the intent was never evil."

[quote=airjan23]

It was just so obvious something like this was gonna happen. Maybe I didn’t think it would happen before the season even started, but it’s not shocking

Which is a legit concern. Also Babcock doesn't have the authority to do that, so the safe route would have to just not.
- tomburton99

Or make it optional. If they were pressured I can understand why it was brought to light.

Edit: Not a chance in hell my phone would beam poop to a screen, nobody needs to see that.

I'm not arguing that Babcock should or should not be behind a bench again, but this sounds like it would have been absolutely nothing if it didn't involve him.

"100%. That doesn't mean he won't lose his job. He never should have been hired.
But Gaudreau, Oliver and Jenner said it was friendly and normal. The teens thought it was weird. But the intent was never evil."
- JRR1285

That says more about the league than it does Babcock

Or make it optional. If they were pressured I can understand why it was brought to light.

Edit: Not a chance in hell my phone would beam poop to a screen, nobody needs to see that.
- JRR1285

I mean just have a golf outing or like a team bonding exercise like a normal person.

Two interesting snippets by Larry Brooks in his column:
While Peca will have primary responsibility for the power play (with Phil Housley’s aid), Don Muse will have primary responsibility for the penalty kill and Housley will take charge of the defense and overall team defense, Peter Laviolette will oversee all aspects of the game. The Rangers are going to become a detail-oriented team.

The hard cap acts as a restraint in assembling rosters. But the cap does not apply to off-ice personnel. Under Drury, and with chairman Jim Dolan’s encouragement, the Blueshirts are finally flexing their financial might by beefing up the back of the house.

The scouting staff and player personnel department has been bolstered. The analytical arm of the organization has been strengthened. There is a new skills coach. Prospect-development personnel has been enhanced.
- airjan23

So why hasn't the organization simply hired a pure skating coach???

Or make it optional. If they were pressured I can understand why it was brought to light.

Edit: Not a chance in hell my phone would beam poop to a screen, nobody needs to see that.
- JRR1285

He’s a sociopath, relishes the power he’s afforded as HC, and wields it to bully for no other reason than it gives him sexual pleasure that he can’t get any other way

It was just so obvious something like this was gonna happen. Maybe I didn’t think it would happen before the season even started, but it’s not shocking
- picklerick

This is as fast as Aaron Rodgers injury

I really pissed off some Leaf fan buddies, trying to make a bet with them that Ottawa will finish higher than Toronto this season.
I don't think I really believe it, but it's fun anyway!!
- Tonybere

If a few players break out this year, you're gonna win the bet Tony! ( fingers crossed )

That says more about the league than it does Babcock
- picklerick

I'm not sure I am following. I am just trying to say that it sounds like they came up with a modern way of sharing some personal info about yourself. It should have been optional and nobody should have been pressured to do it. It's like when you're in a meeting or group activity with a vendor for work and you describe your duties and possibly something personal about yourself. I hate doing it but it's part of the BS team building process etc.