06-07-2021, 02:28 PM
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Self Imposed Retirement
Join Date: Dec 2020
Location: Calgary
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2021 Lady Byng Finalists
I didn't see a thread for this. Brian Burke once said he won't want of these nominees on his team I believe.
Finalists Are:
Auston Matthews C - Toronto Maple Leafs
Jaccob Slavin D - Carolina Hurricanes
Jared Spurgeon D - Minnesota Wild
The award is given annually to the player voted best to combine sportsmanship, gentlemanly conduct and ability as voted on by the Professional Hockey Writers Association. The winner will be announced as part of the 2021 NHL Awards presented by Bridgestone during the Stanley Cup Semifinals or Stanley Cup Final.
https://www.nhl.com/news/auston-matt...ts/c-325197214
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06-07-2021, 02:43 PM
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#2
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Franchise Player
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Filler award.
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06-07-2021, 02:47 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Springbank
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Matthews-LOL
I dunno about not wanting any Lady Byng winner but a dman Byng winner seems kind of odd to me.
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06-07-2021, 02:57 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Indiana
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The fact that Slavin only has 2 PIMS while being the best defensive defenseman in the league is extremely impressive.
Add the fact that he's also generally very polite, friendly, good in the community, etc., I think it's his award to lose.
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06-07-2021, 03:55 PM
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#5
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Lifetime Suspension
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Pornstache made the LB finalists?
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06-07-2021, 03:57 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Springbank
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Funny if the Lady Byng winner ended up finishing his year on a 4 game suspension.
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06-07-2021, 05:03 PM
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Wait, no oiler elite players, this a Outrage! The league is out to get them, both the glamor twins should each be given one.
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06-08-2021, 05:19 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2014
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1qqaaz
The fact that Slavin only has 2 PIMS while being the best defensive defenseman in the league is extremely impressive.
Add the fact that he's also generally very polite, friendly, good in the community, etc., I think it's his award to lose.
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According to the commentary tonight that one penalty was for puck over the glass. No fouls against another player.
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06-08-2021, 05:41 PM
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GOAT!
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When is the Norris being announced? The only one I'm actually interested in
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06-08-2021, 05:44 PM
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability
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It takes a special talent to be "gentlemanly" when you don't have pants on.
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06-08-2021, 11:20 PM
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I'd like to tout Blackhawk legend Stan Mikita. In 1963-4 3rd in PIMS, in 1964-5 7th in PIMS. The myth says that one of his kids asked Stan why he'd spend so much time, alone, away from his teammates, in the penalty box. Stan was embarrassed by the question, and so, won back to back Lady Byngs in 1967 and 1968.
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06-09-2021, 02:55 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: where the lattes are
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1qqaaz
The fact that Slavin only has 2 PIMS while being the best defensive defenseman in the league is extremely impressive.
Add the fact that he's also generally very polite, friendly, good in the community, etc., I think it's his award to lose.
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Originally Posted by GioforPM
According to the commentary tonight that one penalty was for puck over the glass. No fouls against another player.
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I feel like this is pretty strong evidence that playing a defensively effective, clean game is possible and therefore the league doesn't need selective enforcement of penalties. Players would adapt, and defensive play would survive.
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06-09-2021, 08:54 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SebC
I feel like this is pretty strong evidence that playing a defensively effective, clean game is possible and therefore the league doesn't need selective enforcement of penalties. Players would adapt, and defensive play would survive.
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Lindstrom was the master of this. Best Dman of his generation, who could dominate, but rarely took any penalties.
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06-12-2021, 10:52 PM
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Help, save, whatever.
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My vote goes to Matthews. I true Lady Byng winner needs to be gentlemanly on and off the ice.
Matthews sells drugs to kids AT COST. You've got to appreciate his contributions to the community.
https://twitter.com/user/status/1403889120024350721
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06-19-2021, 06:32 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Indiana
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Looks like Slavin won. Well deserved for sure.
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06-19-2021, 06:33 PM
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Lifetime Suspension
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Originally Posted by Huntingwhale
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Thanks for the giggles.
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06-20-2021, 10:50 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Indiana
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Damien Cox
@DamoSpin
Really looking forward to hear the rationale of any writer who gave Slavin a first place vote over McDavid and/or Matthews. Anybody who did so deserves to lose their vote. This is a travesty.
Oh sorry, I guess I was wrong about Slavin.
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06-20-2021, 11:09 AM
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Franchise Player
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Damien Cox is one of the biggest clowns out there. McDavid elbowed someone in the face this year. Real gentlemanly..
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06-20-2021, 02:45 PM
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First Line Centre
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Damien Cox is the skidmark in your underwear of sports journalism.
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