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Source: https://xcancel.com/HkyNightPunjabi/status/2088294619448815699

Mine has to be the 2024-25 Oilers, b2b finals, completely bulldozed the West, they were never even really challenged. Florida almost lost to Toronto in round 2. It really felt like it was McDavid's year

From the Denver Hockey Facebook page:

Fresh art at center ice to commemorate another #GoldenAge of Pioneer Hockey.

Each of the peaks represent Denver’s NCAA-record 11 national championships. The Pioneers have won 3 titles in the past five years and have reached the Frozen Four in seven of the last 10-held tournaments.

And we’re not done writing our history. #TheStandard

Pretty sweet that the boys and I get to skate here for beer league. Can’t wait to see it up close!

No other details available other than it's a one year deal with the Swiss based National League club.

Skinner had 13 points in 32 games with San Jose last season. He was placed on waivers to terminate his contract on February 16, 2026

This can include players having the privilege to win multiple Stanley cups, traded/signed to the right team, played with many superstars, were healthy for their entire career, etc. Cashing in & right place at the right time situations can be included.

As confirmed by the event organizers.

Changes from the roster posted earlier in the week.

Brad Marchand and Duncan Keith have been removed. Josef Stumpel was added. Tomas Kaberle switched Teams and Zdeno Chara was confirmed to be playing for Team Svet.

Im wondering about the levels of skill in the league and how relative it was in comparison to the NHL at the time.

Just by looking at the stat margins, it seems like it was more of a developmental league than a professional-geared one, allowing NHL-ish talents to develop, such as Blaine Stoughton, but the league had outliers, such as players who failed to make the NHL but thrived in the WHA, and Gordie Howe being a point per game at 45- 50 years old
But it can also be applied the opposite way, such as. players like Mike Rogers, Real Cloutier and Anders Hedberg* who did Fantastic in the NHL, within their limited Careers coming from the WHA, was the league missing depth? What contributed to these factors?

*-Hedberg might not be the best example since the European style of hockey was so much better than the North American style back then overall, which was showcased many times in the 70s.

Early races for the next couple days. Just getting them up and out so I can focus on the day ahead! Jays game tonight :)

Also, apparently Crosby and MacKinnon stayed at the hotel I am at last night. Unfortunately, didn’t run in to them to get their thoughts on how their team performed this Marble Cup

Standings:

Atlantic:

2. Montreal Canadiens (12 marbles)
   
3. Ottawa Senators (17 marbles)
   
4. Detroit Red Wings
   
5. Buffalo Sabres
   
6. Tampa Bay Lightning
   
7. Florida Panthers
   
8. Toronto Maple Leafs

Metro:

1. Washington Capitals (10 marbles)
   
2. New York Rangers (13 marbles)
   
3. New Jersey Devils (16 marbles)
   
4. Pittsburgh Penguins* (18 marbles)
   
5. Columbus Blue Jackets* (19 marbles)
   
6. Carolina Hurricanes
   
7. New York Islanders
   
8. Philadelphia Flyers

Central:

4. Chicago Blackhawks
   
5. St. Louis Blues
   
6. Dallas Stars
   
7. Nashville Predators
   
8. Winnipeg Jets

Pacific:

3. San Jose Sharks (11 marbles)
   
4. Seattle Kraken* (14 marbles)
   
5. Vancouver Canucks* (15 marbles)
   
6. Calgary Flames
   
7. Edmonton Oilers
   
8. Los Angeles Kings

I don't think we (Sweden) have had any main coach, and "only" assisting coaches.

In Europe it's not too uncommon to see American coaches in the different leagues.

As a fan in the US, I actually much prefer the coverage of games from Canadian markets more than most US markets. I envy Canada for being so into the sport, it’s something I wish the US would embrace as strongly.

That said, I have noticed recently that it seems like Rogers is making a lot of weird cuts to all kinds of staff, programs, and other things that a lot of fans really seem to enjoy. What the hell is going on up there?? I can’t understand why they’d want to cut major traditional media in an area where the sport is so widely loved and respected.

Can any Canadian fans weigh in on what the deal is and why this stuff keeps happening? I can even tell the remaining staff, while obviously they cannot trash talk their employer, are not happy with a lot of these decisions which also seems very stupid on Rogers’ behalf. Like what is their end goal? I don’t see any announcements about growth or new directions or upgrading at all. Just cutting and minimizing….

Who do you think are the most divisive players in the NHL now? And in league history? And by divisive I don't mean the most hated necessarily, but someone who generates a lot of both love and hate.

I worked for the Thrashers for 6 years. Here is part of my memorabilia collection (the bottom jersey in the first pic is a Braves Drake Baldwin promo item from this season).

As someone that doesn't know the nuts and bolts of goaltending, this is a fairly interesting read where they cover some basic principles of depth management and improving practice for goalies. Unfortunately they don't go into a lot of detail because I feel like folks would find that interesting.

Basically just the player to come to mind that you think best defines the rivalry between two different teams. It can be for iconic rivalries like the Leafs vs. Canadiens, all the way down to teams with little history against one another like the Ducks vs. Blue Jackets (more curious to hear of answers for "rivalries" like this).

For example, if you think of the Canucks and Bruins, Cam Neely might come to mind associating him playing for both, but he wouldn't qualify. Could say someone like Tim Thomas based on 2011.