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Sorry, not a fan.... I totally like the new jerseys. It has all the colors that look like the sea. As far a the purple goes the Kings need to bring it back to their color scheme.

I will if the NHL sets it up as they have before. They may do that after this first round is over.

Which is your favorite?

So I was going to start a new Seatle Kraken forum, but it looks like the NHL will need to revamp the divisions soon. lol

Totally see the tail of the Kraken!

Just thought I'd announce that we will do the Playoff Pick'em again this year, probably with a similiar set up to what we did last year. I'm hoping for a good amount of interest. Now's a good time for any feedback of what should be improved up from last season. I hope to get the first weeks of games up on Saturday.

I looked for what the NHL was doing - didn't see their bracket set up as before. I will spend some time on Saturday and come up with a Daily Pick'em for the tournament rounds. Basically create the topics with predicting the score, win etc.

Peter Forsberg

I think if recognition to Matthews is what is desired here, Yeah..., Matthews was having the best seasons of his young career. Fortunately he is young and will stay healthy to have many more great seasons. He may make a lot of records for the Leafs, and he could also have a career ending injury.... we won't know until they play the games. Will Matthews someday be the Best Maple Leaf Ever... maybe... if so... it is great for him. IMO projections are just that, projections, they can be skewed to however you want the data to look by adding or removing variables. Stats are actual records of what is done. Projections can be helpful in planning for the future, but they can also lead to issues when circumstances beyond control change the actual results. Awards are not handed out for projections, but chances are Matthews received some sort of MVP award.... right? ( I didn't look it up) If so then he can be compared to other MVP the Leaf's have have given awards to. Was the 50 goal mark important to Matthews? Maybe, of course if it affected his compensation for a performance bonus as a goal, but then maybe MVP takes that place? Should he receive that bonus based upon projected stats? That is up to the Leaf's organization to determine but they've also lost a ton of money with this Virus so it sucks.... but so has it for everyone. Most of us haven't achieved what we projected to do this year.

We will have to wait and see. Most likely the NHL website will create something. If there is interest I may do a pick em also.

I don't think they've set the locations yet right? I can surely see Philly as one of the main locations with Comcast and all.

Yeah, but... there is quite a bit of importance to the money aspect. There is a big TV contract to cash in on for the NHL. Sure I know I will be missing out on seeing a playoff game or two in person, but frankly I'd be watching the majority of any playoffs from my couch anyways. Not much changes really for a lot of NHL fans, other than it's being summer and nothing much else to watch on TV. For me it is the health aspect that is more concerning imo. How can the NHL keep all involved not to get Covid once they start up?

There will be no one to Boo Bettman.

Dino Ciccarelli, Close 2nds are Neil Broten, Bill Goldsworthy, Bobby Smith, JP Parise, and Brian Bellows

https://www.thescore.com/nhl/news/1973635/ahl-officially-cancels-2019-20-season

I think that is exactly what they will do. Finish the playoffs by the end of September. Take a 1 month break and start up again in November. Why would they bail now? That is a tremendous amount of revenue lost.

fyi,

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/2020/03/25/coronavirus-update-nba-nhl-mlb-hold-ticket-refunds-limbo/2908586001/

Welcome. and just an fyi. I edited your display name removing the email address. I think they need a little more than a few good defensemen, but they will have an opportunity this draft to fill a few needs.

I'm cool however this works out. But yeah if they don't play another game the easiest answer it to go with the regular season. Just hope this all clears up as the weather gets nicer.

https://www.inquirer.com/health/coronavirus/billie-eilish-concert-wells-fargo-center-coronavirus-friday-20200310.html A lot of schools have closed. Some major companies are telling their employees to stay home. It's changing every day.

Hermantown's coaching isn't too shabby either.

I haven't been on that site in a long time. But have to say I sure like those odds!!!