Bill Meltzer: Quick Hits:

Tim Kerr had the 2nd fastest release of a shot that I ever saw, only Mike Bossy was faster. He really doesn’t get enough credit for just how good he was.

Kerr’s # 12 should be in the rafters. Simple as that!

Kerr’s # 12 should be in the rafters. Simple as that!
- HockeyLifer

Agreed!

Also, good on the scouting staff and Fletcher for identifying what looks to be another late round gem. Fletcher even traded a couple of 7th rounders to move up and get Desnoyers. I remember reading that somebody on the scouting staff knew his former coach and was told the kid had some untapped potential.

Kerr’s # 12 should be in the rafters. Simple as that!
- HockeyLifer

Until he gets in the HHOF that wont happen.

And if Cam Neeley is in, Kerr should be in. But I doubt it happens.

Tim Kerr had the 2nd fastest release of a shot that I ever saw, only Mike Bossy was faster. He really doesn’t get enough credit for just how good he was.
- BiggE

Still amazes me he wasn’t drafted. Even for his size at 6’3” 225 lbs. Late bloomer I guess.

Kerr also holds the NHL record for power play goals in a season with 34. That is pretty impressive given some of the names below him on the list.

https://www.quanthockey.c...eason-by-nhl-players.html

Sixers hire Popeye Jones to coaching staff


Seth Jones immediately declares he wants to be traded to Philly

So, whats the skinny on this Desnoyer kid? Checking his stats past 2 years, he played 122 games for Moncton Wildcats for 23 goals and 65 odd points.

This year he changed teams to Halifax and has 11 Goals and 20 points in 12 games!

Based on the small sample, and the wildly different trajectory, I am inclined to believe this is a blip?

RIP Alex Trebek.

Gentle grace and devotion to duty till the end. A pillar of non-sensationalistic entertainment that got high viewership even in the age of reality tv. In many ways, embodied the best of Canadian decency.

But no one beats stage 4 pancreatic cancer, not even guys like him.

Sixers hire Popeye Jones to coaching staff


Seth Jones immediately declares he wants to be traded to Philly
- KINGKENZO

RIP Howie Meeker....for you older folks like me.

RIP Alex Trebek.

Gentle grace and devotion to duty till the end. A pillar of non-sensationalistic entertainment that got high viewership even in the age of reality tv. In many ways, embodied the best of Canadian decency.

But no one beats stage 4 pancreatic cancer, not even guys like him.
- PT21

Yea, one of the biggest Canadien names. On par with Gretzky

RIP Howie Meeker....for you older folks like me.
- Dave21Brown

If you saw him in the flesh, than you are pretty old.

Desnoyers stats are like a video game lol

Wow! Howie Meeker was 97 years old! I remember watching his videos in hockey camp when I was a kid

So, whats the skinny on this Desnoyer kid? Checking his stats past 2 years, he played 122 games for Moncton Wildcats for 23 goals and 65 odd points.

This year he changed teams to Halifax and has 11 Goals and 20 points in 12 games!

Based on the small sample, and the wildly different trajectory, I am inclined to believe this is a blip?
- PT21

He went from being a depth player on a deep team, to being one of the top players on a mediocre squad. Increased ice time, opportunity and better linemates.

And small sample size.

He went from being a depth player on a deep team, to being one of the top players on a mediocre squad. Increased ice time, opportunity and better linemates.

And small sample size.
- Tomahawk

How could he have better linemates moving from a deep team to a mediocre one?

How could he have better linemates moving from a deep team to a mediocre one?
- PT21

Because maybe he is playing on the first line instead of the 4th?

Because maybe he is playing on the first line instead of the 4th?
- MBFlyerfan

Because maybe he is playing on the first line instead of the 4th?
- MBFlyerfan

Pretty amazing that a scholar and an academic couldn't figure that out.