GMRwings1983

Or for me to go f**k myself. (like I need any encouragement there).

Do you believe this poll? 14% of NHL fans are Black? That has to be a misprint. I've never met a single black person who followed hockey. You live in the Pacific Northwest. I doubt you know any black people. I probably saw more black people when I used to live in Russia than you do on a daily basis.

Would it be wrong if the NHL apologized for the missed games, admitted they only did it because they followed the NBA's lead, and didn't want to be criticized by the media?

Is it possible for the NHL's ratings to drop?

Because Obama

Do liberals really give two craps if European coaches aren't getting more opportunities in the NHL? I don't think they do. Evander Kane is a dirty player and a guy who has burned bridges with several organizations. I'm sure being black hasn't helped him, but neither has his personality.

I've been to Seattle. They may preach diversity, but it's probably the whitest large city in America. Yes, it'd be nice if the league had more diverse coaches. However, what percentage of NHL players were black? Probably less than 1%, right? So it makes sense there's not going to be many black coaches. Contrast that with other sports, where the percentage of black players vs. actual coaches is more disproportionate.

Why? Are the games being played in Seattle suddenly? You're just trolling aren't you? Jacob Blake just wanted to get into his car. I doubt hockey was on his mind.

Oh please. None of these leagues has any plan in place. There's a difference between whining, pouting, patting yourselves on the back, and actually having a plan. What plan have NBA players put forward for change? Boycotting games in the bubble? That's not a real plan for change. In fact, NBA players have now evidently decided to resume the playoffs. So their plan lasted for what, half a day? If the black NBA players have no clue, you really expect some Finnish and Swedish dudes with goofy names to actually make a meaningful proposal? Here's another Soprano's quote to that idea:

Why would the NHL cancel games? They played during World War II. More recently, they played while there was an unpopular war happening in Iraq. They played after mass shootings (too many to name in the last 10 years). The show goes on. If NBA players want to cancel games, that's their choice. The NHL doesn't need to apologize for actually playing games. They are allowed that choice as well. Liberals need to stop attacking anyone who may have a different opinion or who is not as passionate about civil rights as they are. I have things I care about deeply that I know someone else might not. I don't attack people for it. The world isn't divided into civil rights activists and racists. Also, they talk about racism before every national anthem during these bubble games. Evander Kane probably isn't watching since his team didn't qualify for the playoffs. So the league is not ignoring the issue completely. He's the same idiot who criticized Crosby for not talking about civil rights more. Whatever happened to Gary Cooper? The strong, silent type.

Who was your goalie?

I still can't believe Vito Spatafore was a fanook.

Jason Williams maybe.

I thought this thread would be about Larkin or Mantha being on the cover of the new EA game. Alas, not to be.

There is no Cabela's in Seattle. That would offend their sensibilities.

What firepower do they have on the 3rd line?

I have a brilliant idea. Since the winner of the #1 pick hasn't been announced, nobody will be offended by this. The league needs to admit its disastrous mistake, and move each team up one slot from where they landed. So Detroit would pick #3. LA gets the #1 pick. The mystery lottery winner can enjoy the benefit of drafting ahead of the other playoff teams (so say 16th). It's not too late Bettman.

Wasn't Yzerman drafted 4th? Last year, we would have drafted that prepubescent turd Jack Hughes. Glad we didn't.

I've been saying all along Lafreniere would go to Montreal. Doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out they haven't had a French Canadian superstar in a million years.

Thanks God. You've screwed me again.

What if he gets hammered the night before the draft and commits a few indecent acts?

I have no idea what you're talking about. We don't have that on this board.

Bring back Thorne and Clement. EA can pay Gary Thorne to call every game like a playoff game.

I can't believe nobody got the joke.