05-26-2020, 11:51 AM
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#1201
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: San Fernando Valley
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Toonage
McKenzie, Friedman, Johnston, Pagnotta & Seravalli were all able to convey the news of today without telling us not to get our hopes up. They shouldn't have to. This was already explained when the news broke originally. They're doing what they should. Telling us the pertinent info.
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They are doing their job so the casual fan doesn't glance over the article and come to the incorrect conclusion that it's a done deal.
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05-26-2020, 11:53 AM
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#1202
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Hyperbole Chamber
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sureLoss
News UpdateFrank Seravalli @frank_seravalli
#NHL commissioner Gary Bettman expected to formally unveil the league's 24-team return to play format this afternoon at 4:30pm, followed by a media availability at 6pm. |
News Update#NHL commissioner Gary Bettman expected to leave Edmonton at the alter this afternoon at 4:30pm, followed by David Staples availability at 6pm.
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05-26-2020, 11:57 AM
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#1203
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Taking a while to get to 5000
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
They are doing their job so the casual fan doesn't glance over the article and come to the incorrect conclusion that it's a done deal.
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Only 1 of those reporters felt the need to temper expectations this morning.
The rest did their job by informing us of the news conference today and what would be discussed there.
Also lol at the David Staples availability above 
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05-26-2020, 11:58 AM
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#1204
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: CALGARY!
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This is why the NBA sucks and basketball is a boring sport lol.
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05-26-2020, 12:09 PM
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#1205
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Taking a while to get to 5000
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NHL draft lottery announcement coming this afternoon as well apparently. Interesting!
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05-26-2020, 12:10 PM
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#1206
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Nostradamus
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: London Ont.
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Not often I that I have ever said this, but I'm looking forward to listening to Gary Bettman today.
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05-26-2020, 12:12 PM
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#1207
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Pent-up
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Plutanamo Bay.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Strange Brew
That works too. Anything that would give some proportional weight to the actual standings, while still allowing a reasonable chance for any invited teams to advance, seems preferable.
But I suspect they will go for the drama of the extra elimination series.
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Good point, it’s a tremendous marketing opportunity.
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05-26-2020, 12:15 PM
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#1208
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: San Fernando Valley
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Toonage
Only 1 of those reporters felt the need to temper expectations this morning.
The rest did their job by informing us of the news conference today and what would be discussed there.
Also lol at the David Staples availability above |
I don't think there is anything wrong with tempering expectations. The reality is that the NHL coming back this summer is far from a done deal.
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05-26-2020, 12:21 PM
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#1209
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Taking a while to get to 5000
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
I don't think there is anything wrong with tempering expectations. The reality is that the NHL coming back this summer is far from a done deal.
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We all know its far from a done deal. Thats been drilled into us for the past 3 months. Now they have a presser where Bettman wants to discuss the format and probably will have other news and clarification for the masses, but instead of just saying there is a press conference Eeyore LeBrun has to chime in with the same song & dance he does with almost every tweet.
I won't belabor this any further. Don't mean to derail. It just bugged me.
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05-26-2020, 12:32 PM
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#1210
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Pent-up
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Plutanamo Bay.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Toonage
We all know its far from a done deal. Thats been drilled into us for the past 3 months. Now they have a presser where Bettman wants to discuss the format and probably will have other news and clarification for the masses, but instead of just saying there is a press conference Eeyore LeBrun has to chime in with the same song & dance he does with almost every tweet.
I won't belabor this any further. Don't mean to derail. It just bugged me.
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Debating trivial points is all I have left.
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05-26-2020, 12:36 PM
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#1211
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Van Island
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Toonage
NHL draft lottery announcement coming this afternoon as well apparently. Interesting!
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I heard on TSN Vancouver radio this morning that speculation is it will be 15 teams included in the draft lottery. Which I completely agree with.
Last edited by MrMike; 05-26-2020 at 12:41 PM.
Reason: 16-15
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05-26-2020, 12:38 PM
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#1212
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Taking a while to get to 5000
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^ To your point, unsure if this is news or opinion or the reliability of the source but I saw this a few minutes ago
Down Goes Brown retweeted:
https://twitter.com/user/status/1265334919728975873
7 teams that didn't qualify plus the 8 teams eliminated in the qualifying round
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05-26-2020, 12:40 PM
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#1213
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Van Island
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Makes sense. I can’t see Montreal or Chicago being happy if they get swept in the qualifier and miss a shot at the lottery. For any team really.
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05-26-2020, 12:44 PM
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#1214
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: CGY
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Quote:
Originally Posted by topfiverecords
News Update#NHL commissioner Gary Bettman expected to leave Edmonton at the alter this afternoon at 4:30pm, followed by David Staples availability at 6pm. |
The Staples availability has already been canceled due to lack of interest
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05-26-2020, 12:47 PM
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#1215
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First round-bust
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: speculating about AHL players
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So it's possible that the Flames could hit their futility jackpot this year! Lose in the first round AND lose the lottery!
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05-26-2020, 12:52 PM
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#1216
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TheScorpion
So it's possible that the Flames could hit their futility jackpot this year! Lose in the first round AND lose the lottery!
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If there are 15 teams in the lottery, I wonder if they do it overall rankings (or point %) by conference, division or the whole league at the end of regular season.
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05-26-2020, 01:15 PM
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#1217
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Hyperbole Chamber
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Toonage
NHL draft lottery announcement coming this afternoon as well apparently. Interesting!
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Edmonton perks up!! Oh wait, not this year? Darn.
Edit: Qualifier losers count? So you’re telling me there’s still a chance?
Last edited by topfiverecords; 05-26-2020 at 01:23 PM.
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05-26-2020, 01:17 PM
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#1218
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Franchise Player
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lol I toad a so about Edmonton and games being played there
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05-26-2020, 01:19 PM
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#1219
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Appealing my suspension
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Just outside Enemy Lines
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Arizona will win the lottery.
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05-26-2020, 01:21 PM
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#1220
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Hyperbole Chamber
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Toonage
^ To your point, unsure if this is news or opinion or the reliability of the source but I saw this a few minutes ago
Down Goes Brown retweeted:
https://twitter.com/user/status/1265334919728975873
7 teams that didn't qualify plus the 8 teams eliminated in the qualifying round |
Good thing we kept our first rounder this year!
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