F.Michael

Would people laugh at me if they saw me wearing this ?

Flyers apparently will be holding a news conference at 11 am est. Hakstol fired, and a new GM/coach announcement? But what I wanna know is...Will Gritty attend?

Was a good loss...A bit sloppy at times (and goaltending wasn't at their best), but the boys came back, never gave up, and may very well had tied it up if it weren't for that offensive zone faceoff loss. We're playing well still, and not climbing in the standings which is good for 1 more top 10 pick in 2019.

Tonight is just gonna be 1 of those nights...

Players would strike over that too. I do agree that dropping it from 20% to around 15% to 18% might be a 'saving grace' - however we'd then probably see more players getting closer to the max %. If it's not 1 thing - it'll be sumthin else...And yeah - I'd be shocked if the NHL/NHLPA avoided a work stoppage a few years from now.

The only thing 'Buffalo' related that I thoroughly enjoy...

If I remember correctly - the BoG might wish to limit the max term of UFA/RFA signings...6 years (down from 8) for RFA's, and 5 years (down from 7) for UFA's. Not sure how the NHLPA would respond...

I wish I could go to a game in Detroit this season...

Larkin too...A few half empty net opportunities were missed.

Vanek should replace Abby on the top line.

'MURICA!

Thankful for the usual (health, and family), but I'm really looking forward to an 'OG' Original 6 match up tonight! Too bad Bergeron, and Chara won't be playing tonight (would be a sweeter victory). Mother, and Father inlaw coming in for the weekend (decent folk so no problems there)...Turkey Day tomorrow at my parents with my siblings, and their families...All in all nuthin too crazy (turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, and this gross $hit pic below...) Beer. scotch, and/or bourbon of course Since we've been good neighboUrs for sooo many years...I feel it's necessary that we celebrate both Thanksgivings in both countries...Make it happen Trump & Trudeau! HYPE!

Does Willie have any right, or potential to nullify any trade? I would laugh if he refused to report to the Blues if he were sent packing.

This...Where we finish is where we finish...I don’t want this team purposely tanking for that slim chance of winning the lottery. I want them to play hard, and keep their spirits up, and if we don’t make the playoffs we’ll then accept the spot the lottery Gods grant us.

I agree with this - however I do enjoy me some tube shaped pasta such as rigatoni, ziti, and penne.

But...But...Is he good with the 'kids'?

So far this season has really been a head scratcher... Last year the Wings were losing games by 1 goal, or in OT, or in the shoot outs...Now - they're winning those games, and kudos to them for doing so since the young lads need this as a confidence booster. I want the team to play well, but just shy of making the playoffs, and hopefully a few players are moved by the deadline to acquire more draft picks, and the lottery Gods are on our side. Indeed. When the Wings are on their game - they look like a competitive team, but when they're off - they look horrible. It's one thing to lose, but be in the game like they were against the Sens, but when they're dysfunctional they look as though they belong in the AHL. With the salary cap in play, and league 'parity' - the coaches tend to bear the brunt of any teams misfortunes.

True - however I believe that there's a greater % of those who do well at the AHL level that go on to having a good NHL career than those who do 'ok', or 'average' at the AHL level, and have a solid NHL career. Either way - I'm hoping (praying) that Zads does great at the NHL level.

I gotta go with Blashill. I've been quite vocal with my displeasure - however lately things seem to be trending in the right direction, and unless there's a certain bonafide coach who Holland is rumored to have a front runner to replace Blashill with...I'd just assume keep him rather than replace him with another unkown guy, or someone like Yeo who's not an upgrade.

I look at it this way...If he 'dominates' at the AHL level then he'll likely be a well above average NHL'er (maybe a star player)...But if he struggles in GR - then he'll be average at best in the 'bigs' (maybe even borderline NHL'er).

What's the record number of head coaches getting canned during a season? I'm thinking we'll see that record broken.

To be fair I could tolerate the Blues, and to a much lesser extent the Kings winning the lottery, but screw anyone else

Not sure what to hope for...Continued success, or having 'last years' Wings show up where we start having some losing streaks (thus confirming missing the playoffs). What's scary is how many of our rivals are off to a bad start...The thought of the Pens/Hawks/Oilers winning the draft lottery makes me wanna vomit. EDIT - http://www.tankathon.com/nhl

As much as I'm happy for his return...What's the chance of the 'team chemistry' being messed with?