Jeremy Laura: Detroit and Dallas at it again, Red Wings out of the basement, LTIR abuse

While getting a top pick and a bonified super star would build some excitement and help revenues, it doesn't always equal cups. Last year, six of the top ten scorers in the league were top 3 picks, but none were on Tampa's roster. In 2019, five of the top 10 scorers were top 3 picks, but none were on St. Louis. In 2018, six of the top 10 scorers were top 3 picks, but none were on Washington. None of the past 10 top picks have won cups, and two of the past 15 top picks have won cups. In the past 30 years, only six top picks have won cups with the team that drafted them. McDavid, Matthews, McKinnon sell a lot of jerseys, and help fill the seats, but they aren't winning cups.

A few teams like Chicago and Pittsburg got a bunch of top 3 picks back to back to back and they have had success, but other teams like Edmonton, Colorado, Buffalo, NJ & NYR have done the same with no success.

I thought the core we were building around was Mantha & Larkin, but Yzerman made it clear last week that Mantha wasn't part of it when he said he was going to eventually trade him for assets. He said when he took the job that we're not even close, and he was right. I think he'll put together a team of the right players, not necessarily the "best" players and I think it'll work.

Prevaricate and its synonyms "lie" and "equivocate" all refer to playing fast and loose with the truth. "Lie" is the bluntest of the three. When you accuse someone of lying, you are saying he or she was intentionally dishonest, no bones about it. "Prevaricate" is less accusatory and softens the bluntness of "lie," usually implying that someone is evading the truth rather than purposely making false statements. "Equivocate" is similar to "prevaricate," but it generally implies that someone is deliberately using words that have more than one meaning as a way to conceal the truth.

https://www.merriam-webst...om/dictionary/prevaricate

Prevaricate and its synonyms "lie" and "equivocate" all refer to playing fast and loose with the truth. "Lie" is the bluntest of the three. When you accuse someone of lying, you are saying he or she was intentionally dishonest, no bones about it. "Prevaricate" is less accusatory and softens the bluntness of "lie," usually implying that someone is evading the truth rather than purposely making false statements. "Equivocate" is similar to "prevaricate," but it generally implies that someone is deliberately using words that have more than one meaning as a way to conceal the truth.

https://www.merriam-webst...om/dictionary/prevaricate
- farooge

For Pete’s sake, I meant it as “if I were storytelling”, making something up. It’s was meant as irony. I’m sorry if that wasn’t clear enough. Maybe understand that I’m not trying to intentionally mislead anyone, that was a joke. It’s meant to bring forth a chuckle

I'm a simple man. I want my favorite team to win hockey games.

Wings reached 39 points with yesterday's OT loss -- the same total as last year's team, in 23 fewer games (last year's team picked up their last two points of the season in the second last game before the break).

It may not feel like it since this team is still nowhere close to contending, but they are massively better this year than last year. And I'm very pleased with that.

Speaking of draft position, in the past I've argued in the comments that the NHL should switch to Gold drafting with teams being able to declare themselves "out of playoff contention" at some point during the season (once their fate is practically if not necessarily mathematically sealed) and start collecting "Gold points" for draft position.

If we had Gold drafting in place, and Detroit declared back in February or March when their record was barely ahead of last season's pace, they'd pretty much be a lock for first overall by now.

Something to think about.

I'm a simple man. I want my favorite team to win hockey games.

Wings reached 39 points with yesterday's OT loss -- the same total as last year's team, in 23 fewer games (last year's team picked up their last two points of the season in the second last game before the break).

It may not feel like it since this team is still nowhere close to contending, but they are massively better this year than last year. And I'm very pleased with that.

Speaking of draft position, in the past I've argued in the comments that the NHL should switch to Gold drafting with teams being able to declare themselves "out of playoff contention" at some point during the season (once their fate is practically if not necessarily mathematically sealed) and start collecting "Gold points" for draft position.

If we had Gold drafting in place, and Detroit declared back in February or March when their record was barely ahead of last season's pace, they'd pretty much be a lock for first overall by now.

Something to think about.
- Sven22

The new 2 wins in 5 year limit that starts next year is a good step forward. Also the 10 spot limit to move up.

For Pete’s sake, I meant it as “if I were storytelling”, making something up. It’s was meant as irony. I’m sorry if that wasn’t clear enough. Maybe understand that I’m not trying to intentionally mislead anyone, that was a joke. It’s meant to bring forth a chuckle
- Jeremy Laura

You're reading way too much into this.

I don't come across words that I don't know the definition of very often so I figured there may be a few more people wondering the same thing.

Bettman is not looking for a "fair" solution to the draft system.

If we had Gold drafting in place, and Detroit declared back in February or March when their record was barely ahead of last season's pace
- Sven22[...]

And you'd have a pissed off locker room

You're reading way too much into this.

I don't come across words that I don't know the definition of very often so I figured there may be a few more people wondering the same thing.
- farooge

Dude, I’m so sorry. I have a relative that does a “verbal assault” for fun. I appreciate the follow up. Bless you brother

The new 2 wins in 5 year limit that starts next year is a good step forward. Also the 10 spot limit to move up.
- Jeremy Laura

He needs to have gone back a few years on the top 3 repeat rule so that NJ does not get yet another top 3. They are beginning to look like Edmonton East.

DON'T KNOW IF ANYONE HAS HEARD BUT WORD IS THAT CUEBALL WILL BE BACK WITH A NEW CONTRACT.
Please notice the "caps" because I do not approve BUT I also don't have the final call except to write a presonal letter to the DRW org and voice my opinion.

DON'T KNOW IF ANYONE HAS HEARD BUT WORD IS THAT CUEBALL WILL BE BACK WITH A NEW CONTRACT.
Please notice the "caps" because I do not approve BUT I also don't have the final call except to write a presonal letter to the DRW org and voice my opinion.
- BiffPokaroba

It’s all a wait and see, your not alone.

Dude, I’m so sorry. I have a relative that does a “verbal assault” for fun. I appreciate the follow up. Bless you brother
- Jeremy Laura

DON'T KNOW IF ANYONE HAS HEARD BUT WORD IS THAT CUEBALL WILL BE BACK WITH A NEW CONTRACT.
Please notice the "caps" because I do not approve BUT I also don't have the final call except to write a presonal letter to the DRW org and voice my opinion.
- BiffPokaroba

I think he's a pretty good coach tbh.

And you'd have a pissed off locker room
- farooge

I mean, maybe.

But also, they're not stupid. At that point probability wise they had like a fraction of a percent of a chance to make the playoffs. They knew they were cooked.

And they're also professionals. Even if your team's out of it, you still have a lot to play for. Ice time. A new contract. Pride.

You might get some players deciding to quit giving an effort, but that happens anyway when teams are for all practical purposes out of the playoff hunt. No official declaration necessary.

Anyway, I think a few bruised player egos is a small price to pay for a system in which, as a fan, every game matters and winning is always better than losing.

- farooge

They’re a member of MENSA, and literally remind everyone that they’re the “only card carrying genius in the room”.

I will say this, though. He got me to stop using the word “bugger”. Like, “that kid’s a cute little bugger”. I won’t list the definition here, but look it up if you don’t know. Yeesh, that one got out of hand.

The other word I stopped using was “gyped”. I’d thought it was spelled with a J. The correct spelling indicates a slander against Gypsies as all being thieves and criminals. That was another embarrassing moment....

DON'T KNOW IF ANYONE HAS HEARD BUT WORD IS THAT CUEBALL WILL BE BACK WITH A NEW CONTRACT.
Please notice the "caps" because I do not approve BUT I also don't have the final call except to write a presonal letter to the DRW org and voice my opinion.
- BiffPokaroba

I've heard the same and am expecting Yzerman to announce a 1 year contract extension soon. Everyone knows what I think of Jeff Blashill so I'll just leave it.

The other word I stopped using was “gyped”. I’d thought it was spelled with a J. The correct spelling indicates a slander against Gypsies as all being thieves and criminals. That was another embarrassing moment....
- Jeremy Laura

I've lived in Europe and 'experienced' Gypsies (I've even spoken to a few). I have no interest in ever doing either of those two things again for a long as I live.

Sometime stereotypes exist for a good reason

DON'T KNOW IF ANYONE HAS HEARD BUT WORD IS THAT CUEBALL WILL BE BACK WITH A NEW CONTRACT.
Please notice the "caps" because I do not approve BUT I also don't have the final call except to write a presonal letter to the DRW org and voice my opinion.
- BiffPokaroba

So, here’s what I know for certain. Blashill and Yzerman are meeting (if not now, very soon). I believe Blashill has done enough for the organization to keep him around, even if not in his current role. Between an improved goals against (3.31 down from 3.73) And a goals for of 2.21 (up from 2), the team has been much more competitive. I still believe a different coach will be here long term, but that Blashill will be offered another role in the organization when that time comes. I don’t know any of this for certain, but this season Yzerman and Co have been impressed with steps forward

They’re a member of MENSA, and literally remind everyone that they’re the “only card carrying genius in the room”.

I will say this, though. He got me to stop using the word “bugger”. Like, “that kid’s a cute little bugger”. I won’t list the definition here, but look it up if you don’t know. Yeesh, that one got out of hand.

The other word I stopped using was “gyped”. I’d thought it was spelled with a J. The correct spelling indicates a slander against Gypsies as all being thieves and criminals. That was another embarrassing moment....
- Jeremy Laura

I remember Mick making fun of Ken Daniels when he was first hired to be the Red Wings play by play guy. Ken would say "Detroy-It." The WJR guys made it even funnier by playing the old Edmund Fitzgerald song. Instead of "Fitz-Gerald!" it was "Detroy-It!"

https://youtu.be/PH0K6ojmGZA

I remember Mick making fun of Ken Daniels when he was first hired to be the Red Wings play by play guy. Ken would say "Detroy-It." The WJR guys made it even funnier by playing the old Edmond Fitzgerald song.
- gergeswillems

Yes! Old HNIC broadcasts crack me up with it. It’s like the Alice Cooper scene in Wayne’s World. “Hey Alice, isn’t Milwaukee an old Indian word?” “Yes, pronounced Mil-ee-wauh-kay, and it means, ‘the good land’”.

We’re not worthy!!

Yes! Old HNIC broadcasts crack me up with it. It’s like the Alice Cooper scene in Wayne’s World. “Hey Alice, isn’t Milwaukee an old Indian word?” “Yes, pronounced Mil-ee-wauh-kay, and it means, ‘the good land’”.

We’re not worthy!!
- Jeremy Laura

Yeah Bob Cole on HNIC used to say "Detroy-It" as well.

Yeah Bob Cole on HNIC used to say "Detroy-It" as well.
- gergeswillems

I was born and raised in Ohio and my mom and sister live in Battle Creek .. and I thought maybe I was pronouncing it wrong my whole life .. it's very noticeable

I was born and raised in Ohio and my mom and sister live in Battle Creek .. and I thought maybe I was pronouncing it wrong my whole life .. it's very noticeable
- farooge

As far as I can tell the De-TROY-it pronunciation is pretty much exclusive to Ontario natives born before 1960 or so. It's completely inexplicable to me how or why this happened and why it persists.