Bill Meltzer: Quick Hits: Fletcher PC, Wilson, 90s Night, WJC Camp

I think the Wilson hire is a great move. He’s a great D coach and known for his PK coaching too. Definitely a step in the right direction

I think the Wilson hire is a great move. He’s a great D coach and known for his PK coaching too. Definitely a step in the right direction
- BiggE

the new MOJO alone should be a lift.

Yikes Calgary dropped a 9 spot on them wow.
Will be good to beat the Jackets for a second Metro win, which moving forward in the season is going to determine our playoff hopes.

Yikes Calgary dropped a 9 spot on them wow.
Will be good to beat the Jackets for a second Metro win, which moving forward in the season is going to determine our playoff hopes.
- Konalover

That late field goal by Calgary sealed the deal. All kidding aside, I'm always nervous about facing a team after a game in which they blew a big lead and played like horsesh!t defensively. I'd expect the BJs to be pretty focused and in a pretty bad mood tomorrow night.

Well said. Especially with a maniac like Torts behind the bench. I wouldn't be surprised to see a fight early in the game.

Well said. Especially with a maniac like Torts behind the bench. I wouldn't be surprised to see a fight early in the game.
- cdearth23

If so, someone other than Simmonds needs to answer the bell. His face still has to be pretty sore from the last tilt.

You guys pick it up a bit and win some games so you can pass Van in the standings please.

Bill, any thoughts on why Lycksell didn't make Sweden? I'm a little surprised by that.

Anyone else smiling from that Ryan Reeves hit on Tom Wilson?

With Seattle coming in I would like to see a change in... everything. Lets roll with 4 conferences and no east vs west. Playoffs will be top 16 teams with top team in conference earning a 1-4 seed.

Pacific:
Vancouver
Seattle
San Jose
Los Angeles
Anaheim
Edmonton
Calgary
Las Vegas

Southern:
Arizona
Colorado
Dallas
Florida
Tampa
Nashville
Carolina
St. Louis

Central:
Winnipeg
Minnesota
Chicago
Columbus
Detroit
Toronto
Pittsburgh
Buffalo

Metro:
Montreal
Ottawa
Boston
NY Rangers
NY Islanders
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Washington

With Seattle coming in I would like to see a change in... everything. Lets roll with 4 conferences and no east vs west. Playoffs will be top 16 teams with top team in conference earning a 1-4 seed.

Pacific:
Vancouver
Seattle
San Jose
Los Angeles
Anaheim
Edmonton
Calgary
Las Vegas

Southern:
Arizona
Colorado
Dallas
Florida
Tampa
Nashville
Carolina
St. Louis

Central:
Winnipeg
Minnesota
Chicago
Columbus
Detroit
Toronto
Pittsburgh
Buffalo

Metro:
Montreal
Ottawa
Boston
NY Rangers
NY Islanders
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Washington
- youarewrong

Could you make the Metro any more weak, geeezus. The Southern division is the worst out of all though. Imagine the travel points those teams will get each season.

Edit: I realized your new system, it's like having 4 divisions and they are split into 2 conferences, but instead it's 4 conferences....

Well said. Especially with a maniac like Torts behind the bench. I wouldn't be surprised to see a fight early in the game.
- cdearth23

fighting doesn't help, why do it.

Anyone else smiling from that Ryan Reeves hit on Tom Wilson?
- Glak18

Loved it. Only saw it once so I can't add to the possible suspension debate.

fighting doesn't help, why do it.
- wcorvette

I disagree. Dropping the gloves can rally the team. I think we play better when we are physical. Sometimes playing physical means you have to answer the bell.

Anyone else smiling from that Ryan Reeves hit on Tom Wilson?
- Glak18

Let me rip a page out of the Caps fans' playbook:

1.) "It was shoulder to shoulder"
2.) "It was a reputation penalty"
3.) "It was clean, nothing wrong there"
4.) "He shouldn't have been admiring his pass"

(frank) Tom Wilson and his reckless bullpoop. Maybe this time sitting out with a concussion will be more fruitful than the suspension he received for delivering similar hits.

I disagree. Dropping the gloves can rally the team. I think we play better when we are physical. Sometimes playing physical means you have to answer the bell.
- cdearth23

no way

Bobs throwing games so he can be traded

Bobs throwing games so he can be traded
- xShoot4WarAmpsx

He thought it was the playoffs

How about Adin Hill? Amazing season so far, but another example how the system and players on a team can make a world of difference for a goaltender.

The 90s Flyers were all about #88.

Cant stand Reeves either.

Loved it. Only saw it once so I can't add to the possible suspension debate.
- cdearth23

I definitely think Wilson should be suspended for that hit.

Bill, any thoughts on why Lycksell didn't make Sweden? I'm a little surprised by that.
- ajw12

Surprised me, too. Thought he was close to a lock, as a matter of fact.

He thought it was the playoffs

How about Adin Hill? Amazing season so far, but another example how the system and players on a team can make a world of difference for a goaltender.
- Glak18

Meh, its a small sample size. Riittich was another guy that looked great and he dropped back down to earth. Got lit up last night.

Anyone else smiling from that Ryan Reeves hit on Tom Wilson?
- Glak18

It is pretty close to the same hit that Wilson landed against the Devils the other night. No head contact. If Wilson did not get any additional punishment for his hit Reaves should not get any additional punishment.