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With the standard set on the Thornton and McAvoy one gamers, I expect Sanford to be getting a call for his headshot on Krug. Almost forgot the Barbashev hit on Johansson. Another right at the head.

That no call on the trip settles it, the fix is in.

Makes me think it isn't actually broken.

I'd be very surprised if Chara was in uniform tonight.

Looking forward to the day this flips to the Sweet Spot. To quote a song which probably quoted somebody else, "The only way out is through." Hang in there.

This game was called like it was '95 Devils vs '95 Devils. Both teams have skill, let them use it.

Considering how many sticks a player goes through, spending $500 every 3 weeks on a catching glove doesn't sound so terrible.Teams pay for all the players' equipment, anyway.

Thoughts on whether Sundqvist's hit on Grzelcyk gets looked at?

You obviously aren't familiar with what has been happening with American politics over the last 20 or so years. 😀 Just filling you in on what I've seen in my nearly 30 years of beer league playing with folks whose levels ranged from recent to the game all the way to NCAA champs and Euro/minor leaguers. Nobody wants to out there when "that guy" is going balls out with 10 seconds left in a game that is all over.

If you feel you need to be a Johnny Tryhard with 10 seconds left in a lopsided game to feel fulfilled with the game, well.........you'll find you are in a distinct minority in the beer league community

Anyone who carries anything over to the next game in beer league doesn't understand beer league.

Its beer league and the game is over. The guy going hard with 6 seconds left on either side in a 6-1 game is just looking to start problems.

Really unfortunate that now its the Emrick and McGuire show the rest of the way.

https://www.today.com/news/boston-accent-2nd-sexiest-u-s-survey-finds-t154165

This might need to be retitled "Fire sale in Columbus" with how many FA's they're likely about to lose.

Not sure that one is available at retail but you can find the similar version that connects at the front of the helmet online at Hockey Monkey.

Best bet it to search for one of the vented Oakleys similar in shape to what Soderberg and Svechnikov are wearing.

I was never a fan of the early goalie pull and it bit the 'Canes last night. That was a nice late third gift to seal it. Must have been the first time ever a radio guy did or said something to be "edgy". For fuck's sake, we get it. You hate Boston, you hate Marchand, you hate the Bruins, you hate airlines, you hate clients, you hate...........

The idea is to have that something to strive for. Sure, the NBA would like the WNBA to be a money maker but there are other perks for supporting it. Having the WNBA gives young girls something to look up towards and can help to drive female participation and interest in the sport as a whole. That increased interest for the sport as a whole leads to increased viewership, ticket sales, and merchandising opportunities. Why wouldn't the NHL want to make that investment in their product? I can't say for sure if we'd ever see a fully self-sustaining WNBA or WNHL, but then, most minor league hockey teams can't survive without assistance from the big club.

The talking heads for the past two days have also discussed whether or not the VGK situation had any bearing on the decision of the on-ice officials.

Having watched a lot of McAvoy, I didn't think he was trying to get the head. Stil, I was surprised that it wasn't called a major. Perhaps the referees were gun shy about having the NHL "apologize" again on them. I haven't seen anything about the NHL looking at the hit for discipline and Anderson seemed more than ok about it in the handshake line. I doubt McAvoy misses any games.

The idea was essentially that your foot and skate were a single thing by having the skate as snug as possible.

Full custom retail options are more than just True.

If it was just a "sex sells" issue then the Lingerie Football League would be dominating Sunday afternoons. The actual sporting has to be compelling. Player recognition is one issue any fledgling league has to overcome. Not sure what the reason is for women forced to wear full face protection in international play is but get rid of it. Not because fans need to see pretty faces, just faces. It matters. There is a reason why full face coverage in the NHL requires a special exemption. Next, there needs to be increased exposure of the games. They have to find a way to get more eyes and interest. That is marketing dollars. How many people know when women's pro games are played, let alone that they could be happening in their backyard. Finally, while it is growing, there simply isn't enough top end talent to fill enough teams to draw spectators. While the 5-6 teams had plenty of high level talent, Joe Public doesn't take a league that small seriously these days. At the end of the day, these things take time. With increased exposure comes increased participation, comes increased competition, comes increased talent and talent pools.

That's why the old joke for a while was, when the paychecks stop so does Datsyuk.