It's already stupid enough to have two Sox teams in the MLB.

Two 'Hawks in the NHL? To me that's egregious.
- TommyHawk

Says the guy with "hawk" in his name...............................

OK, fine, ................................... I'll stick with the car service
- vabeachbear

If your boy is paying for it why the hell would'nt you!

Says the guy with "hawk" in his name...............................
- vabeachbear

Don't hate the mascot, hate the game.

It's already stupid enough to have two Sox teams in the MLB.

Two 'Hawks in the NHL? To me that's egregious.
- TommyHawk

CFL used to have two teams with exactly the same nickname.

Looks like that arena is gonna go through: http://www.bizjournals.co...ll-seek-star.html?ana=twt

http://arenadigest.com/20...k-arena-generates-debate/
- Mr Ricochet

It makes sense for the USHL. Since they bus to and from, KC is a location in the Midwest.

Vesey is NJ bound bro
- TRDevil

Or the Devils...

CFL used to have two teams with exactly the same nickname.
- StLBravesFan

West Riders Best.

LOL

http://www.secondcityhock...ockey-in-canadian-tire-ad

Roy wanted to win now, he didnt want to be patient with the core. Wanted the team to be aggressive at UFA, make changse to the core, etc. McFarland (Sakics right hand man) is getting mroe and more power in the org. They shifted drafting away from huge hulking players this year, and didnt draft a guy from the Q either. That was Roys mandate. He wanted Radulov, Avs decided to spread out money in smaller signings, better depth guys, hired an anaylitcs department.

Roy was a loved coach by the players, but he killed the fans. Sad to see him as go as as a figure in Avs hockey, but not sad to see him go as a HC or mgmt of my team as a fan
- DDM-Coga

Do you think Matt Duchene was a big fan?? lol

If your boy is paying for it why the hell would'nt you!
- TRDevil

Car is the least of it, they usually kill my expense account at one of those great Portuguese restaurants in the Ironbound.

Good for Avs!
- MjulQvist

Bad for the rest of us

CFL used to have two teams with exactly the same nickname.
- StLBravesFan

The AHL used to have the Norfolk Admirals (former Hawks affiliate) and the Milwaukee Admirals (Predators). I believe the Ducks or another team retained Norfolk for a few years as their affiliate but have since moved to a new city and team name.

King James resigning in Cleveland - 3 years $100MM!!!

$33MM per year is 45% of the NHL salary cap.

It makes sense for the USHL. Since they bus to and from, KC is a location in the Midwest.
- hockey nut 28

It's a nice a geographical fit. IMO the USHL is very thoughtful as far as expansion and don't expand just to do so. Very picky so if they say it's a go with MO I'm on board. USHL map: http://www.ushl.com/page/show/1209109-teams

And with MO youth hockey getting better and better with more recognition the USHL will help expand the sport, which is always a good thing. I do know, as you mentioned, the Mavs drew well in the CHL and now in the ECHL so the fans have done their part.

Having a 17-18 yr old Kane, Matthews, Eichel and these guys http://www.ushl.com/page/show/1209183-nhl-alumni come through your town it's a good thing.

Roy wanted to win now, he didnt want to be patient with the core. Wanted the team to be aggressive at UFA, make changse to the core, etc. McFarland (Sakics right hand man) is getting mroe and more power in the org. They shifted drafting away from huge hulking players this year, and didnt draft a guy from the Q either. That was Roys mandate. He wanted Radulov, Avs decided to spread out money in smaller signings, better depth guys, hired an anaylitcs department.

Roy was a loved coach by the players, but he killed the fans. Sad to see him as go as as a figure in Avs hockey, but not sad to see him go as a HC or mgmt of my team as a fan
- DDM-Coga

Any kind of analytic influence and Roy will be exposed. A great day for Avs fans and the sport itself.

Doesn't Roy still own a QMJHL franchise?

It's already stupid enough to have two Sox teams in the MLB.

Two 'Hawks in the NHL? To me that's egregious.
- TommyHawk

Says the guy with "hawk" in his name...............................
- vabeachbear

This is probaby your best post ever! LOL!

Car is the least of it, they usually kill my expense account at one of those great Portuguese restaurants in the Ironbound.
- vabeachbear

mmmm Picadinho

King James resigning in Cleveland - 3 years $100MM!!!

$33MM per year is 45% of the NHL salary cap.
- StLBravesFan

Still not at Jordan levels....

Any kind of analytic influence and Roy will be exposed. A great day for Avs fans and the sport itself.

Doesn't Roy still own a QMJHL franchise?
- Mr Ricochet

Nope, he sold the Remparts. I honesty think he is going to lay low until Quebec comes back into the league or the Canadiens have a job offer for him

Do you think Matt Duchene was a big fan?? lol
- EnzoD

dont let that one quote fool ya, he was. Duchene grew up a die hard Avs fan, so he was the happiest guy in the world playing for one of his idols

Roy wanted to win now, he didnt want to be patient with the core. Wanted the team to be aggressive at UFA, make changse to the core, etc. McFarland (Sakics right hand man) is getting more and more power in the org. They shifted drafting away from huge hulking players this year, and didnt draft a guy from the Q either. That was Roy's mandate. He wanted Radulov, Avs decided to spread out money in smaller signings, better depth guys, hired an anaylitcs department.

Roy was a loved coach by the players, but he killed the fans. Sad to see him as go as as a figure in Avs hockey, but not sad to see him go as a HC or mgmt of my team as a fan
- DDM-Coga

Yeah, I love you, Coda, but, I don't think Roy was THAT loved or that he DESERVED more control.
Radulov wouldn't have been a better alternative to a happy MacKinnon and Matt Duchene.
and do you really think Duchene wants to be on the wing?

Still not at Jordan levels....
- wiz1901

You're right - forgot about his last 2 seasons at - what, $35MM each?

Yeah, I love you, Coda, but, I don't think Roy was THAT loved or that he DESERVED more control.
Radulov wouldn't have been a better alternative to a happy MacKinnon and Matt Duchene.
and do you really think Duchene wants to be on the wing?
- wiz1901

I do think he was, Erik Johnson was on the radio today discussing it, he said Roy phoned the vast majority of players to let them know, he said that probably 90% of the lockerroom loved playing for him since they knew he had their back and was always there to motivate them to be better.

Thats the side that Av Fans loved about Roy, on the surface he seemed like the ultimate team guy, but his approach to the game was out dated, wasting prime years of talented players. I dont think he deserved any more control for those vary reasons of wasting talent, and thats why he had to go, he would have killed me this season doing the same things over again

Personally I do think Duchene should be a winger, with his speed coming off the wing on his off hand, his goal scoring spiked when he moved to that position. So its exciting to see Avs this season with Roy gone to stop messing around with his fwd ranks, and barries leash will be finally off for him to free wheel. Should be a fun fast team again

Car is the least of it, they usually kill my expense account at one of those great Portuguese restaurants in the Ironbound.
- vabeachbear

I have been thinking about getting Devils season tickets for this upcoming season through my company to take customers when they come to visit from out of town. My clientele are international folks that most are not hockey fans - big cricket and football (soccer) fans, etc. How do you rate the experience at the Rock? A friend of mine has the club seats in the "ice" bar area and that is pretty cool but I am biased as a Devils fan. The all you can eat food and such is nice but wondered what you thought as a non Devils fan.

Also - after thinking about it, I really like the car service idea, I take a car service when I fly out of JFK (I live in the shore) the long term parking cost almost make it a wash and its nice to be able to get tanked on a long flight and not have to drive home.

Went to school at Illinois State and played on the club team. Many times the Bloominton Prairie Thunder/Blaze/Thunder players came to practice with us. I internded for the team as a senior and got to see firsthand the insanity of SPHL hockey. The fued between the Thunder and the Peoria Rivermen was insane. A Riverman player had his head split open on the ice after a fight game two of the season, our player took a Slapshot into the Rivermen bench trying to hit the coach (was later acquired by the Rivermen), there were a few line brawls, and we both owned by the same ownership group. Craziness.
- erhryck

Some fun inexpensive hockey to watch, and there's a partnership with the Blackhawks. Usually have several Blackhawk nights during the season as well.