NHL thread for '25-'26?

[ProjectBazza]

It will be interesting to see how each of them work out in the new environment. I don't expect any great changes from either one, but time will tell.
Meanwhile, the already tough central division just got more competitive with Hughes landing in Minnesota. Just about the worst possible scenario for the Jets. If St. Hellebuyck is back in goal before the turn of the calendar, they might have a chance at squeaking into the playoffs, otherwise they can kiss this season goodbye.

I don’t know about that. Hughes may be good, but NEVER underestimate the Wild’s ability to go One & Done in the playoffs.

And if it’s a Jets/Wild series, my money wouldn’t be on the Wild, that’s for sure.

Edit: The Wild play the Senators today at 1:00. Would be nice to watch “the new guy “, but I promised my wife I would get some other thing’s done. (Damn!)

 

[missing linc]

Doesn't look like Hughes was in the lineup today, but the Wild did win the game.

 

[ProjectBazza]

Doesn't look like Hughes was in the lineup today, but the Wild did win the game.

Yeah, I've been feeling a little under the weather, so I asked my wife for a raincheck on some of Christmas chores she wanted me to do today and I watched most of the game. Why "most of"? When I heard Hughes wouldn't be in the line-up I decided to kick back and just listen to the game....

Which led to a couple naps in the recliner, with the TV on.....

Woke-up for the finale, though!

And I feel much better, so I got that going for me!

 

[missing linc]

Well, holy ****, Hellebuyck is starting in goal tonight vs Washington Capitals! Wow, that's a quick turnaround from arthroscopic knee surgery. Coincidentally it's Nino Neiderreitter's 1000th game, first Swiss born player to make that milestone.

 

[ProjectBazza]

Well, holy ****, Hellebuyck is starting in goal tonight vs Washington Capitals! Wow, that's a quick turnaround from arthroscopic knee surgery. Coincidentally it's Nino Neiderreitter's 1000th game, first Swiss born player to make that milestone.

I miss Neiderrieter. He was one helluva player for the Wild.

Same with Charlie Coyle.

 

[missing linc]

I miss Neiderrieter. He was one helluva player for the Wild.

Same with Charlie Coyle.

One of those players who rarely takes a shift off.

 

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Jets are looking like a different team than they have been for the last dozen or so games. Up 5-0 on the Caps with about 8 minutes to go, and 3 of the 5 goals have been scored by players not named Scheifele, Connor, or Vilardi. That's been sorely missing from this team, along with much better defensive play limiting the Caps to 15 shots on goal.

 

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Washington finally breaks the shutout on a 2 man advantage.

 

[stroked340]

Bruins 4 wins in a row

 

[ProjectBazza]

Jets are looking like a different team than they have been for the last dozen or so games. Up 5-0 on the Caps with about 8 minutes to go, and 3 of the 5 goals have been scored by players not named Scheifele, Connor, or Vilardi. That's been sorely missing from this team, along with much better defensive play limiting the Caps to 15 shots on goal.

Can’t catch that game here for some reason, but Congrats!

 

[moparmarks]

Avs win 11 straight at home and are 23-2-7 overall with 53 points. Unreal!!

 

[ProjectBazza]

Ok, sitting in my recliner, got the pre-game show on (something I NEVER do), and I’m really curious to see this kid from Vancouver tonight.

 

[ProjectBazza]

I like this Hughes kid from Vancouver! First game for the Wild: Goal!

 

[ProjectBazza]

Sorry! I couldn't help myself!

 

[4spdragtop]

One of the best Play by play Joe Bowen is retiring this year. They are having a special ceremony for him prior to the Leafs/Blackhawks game tonight. Here's something I found on Boobtube.
HOLY MACKINAW!

 

[4spdragtop]

Mcjesus shaming Skinner lol. Skinner wearing Edmonton goalie mask, Jarri wearing Pitt mask.

 

[ProjectBazza]

Damn! The Wild are up 5-0 against Ovi and the Caps at home with about 6 minutes left. And this with 6 guys out with injuries, some replaced by the Iowa farm league players.

Self promotion is NOT a Midwest value, and I almost hesitate to bring this up, but these guys are starting to look good! That Hughes trade seems to have energized the whole damn team, and they seem to be playing with a lot more confidence than I’ve EVER seen.

Hockey has gotten fun again!

 

[stroked340]

Bruins Wiinnnnn

 

[1MeanA]

Mcjesus shaming Skinner lol. Skinner wearing Edmonton goalie mask, Jarri wearing Pitt mask.

It was hard to watch. Skinner didn't look great in that game.

 

[stroked340]

My youngest is a Oilers fan..where the hell did we go wrong