Zach6668 513 Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 The North Stars have a really weird history. They merged with the Golden Seals or something to form the Cleveland Barons, then when SJ came along, they got to take a bunch of Minnesota players and the the Stars were part of the expansion draft. I don't understand it. Link to post Share on other sites
MapleLeafpoker 1,462 Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 What do you mean by "spin off"? The North Stars became the Dallas Stars. The Sharks first players were from the North Stars. I cant recall the number, but the crux of the team at first was made by North Stars players before there was an actual expansion draft. spin off was the best thing I could come up with, sort of like Laverne+Shirley were bit characters on Happy Days, and then they got their own show. What, you guys dont know Happy Days and Laverne+Shirley either? F*cking kids. Link to post Share on other sites
Zach6668 513 Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Sorry. The North Stars merged with the Barons, who were once the Golden Seals. Link to post Share on other sites
Dubey 1,035 Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 So, Canada's best defenseman, USA's second best forward, and arguably a top 3 U24 forward have all been left off world cup rosters. Link to post Share on other sites
FCP Bob 1,312 Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 So, Canada's best defenseman, USA's second best forward, and arguably a top 3 U24 forward have all been left off world cup rosters. lesson to parents of d-men. Make them shoot left even if it isn't their natural side. also don't eat hot dogs and it might be a good idea to be productive in the playoffs, Olympics and other international competitions. What, you mean he didn't eat hot dogs and has been very productive on the big stage. Well never mind then he's no Ryan Callahan Link to post Share on other sites
Dubey 1,035 Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Subban I understand how it happened, even if I vehemently disagree with the result. The idea of leaving Weber or Pietrangelo off this roster is difficult for some to comprehend, even if they are both vastly inferior players to Subban and Letang by pretty much any metric available (other than toughness and character durrrr) The Kessel omission simply cannot be justified. USA's forward lineup is terrible. He is probably the second best American forward after Kane. This is indefensible, and I hope USA gets absolutely embarrassed as a matter of basic principle. Same with Galchenyuk. There is one North American U24 player with more carer NHL goals than Galchenyuk. Unless there is a non hockey reason that he can't play for some reason, there is zero excuse for this. Link to post Share on other sites
FCP Bob 1,312 Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Same with Galchenyuk. There is one North American U24 player with more carer NHL goals than Galchenyuk. Unless there is a non hockey reason that he can't play for some reason, there is zero excuse for this. I think you are overstating things by saying Galcheyuk is a top 3 forward on the U24's. He wouldn't be one of the top offensive players on that roster and I guess he doesn't have the defensive skill or versatility for anything other than a scoring role in the opinion of those who picked the team. I'm not qualified to say if that's true. and I guess they didn't see him as a winger It does seem strange that he isn't on the roster though. Link to post Share on other sites
FCP Bob 1,312 Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 I just realized who the US coach is. LOL LOL LOL it explains everything. Link to post Share on other sites
Dubey 1,035 Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 is it Torts? Link to post Share on other sites
FCP Bob 1,312 Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 is it Torts? yup Link to post Share on other sites
digitalmonkey 929 Posted May 28, 2016 Author Share Posted May 28, 2016 Without the puck, Galchenyuk is about average in his own end. He doesn't hit or block many shots, but he makes up for it because he's better than average at stick checks and blocking passes. With the puck, he's one of the better players in the league at carrying the puck out of his own end. As a Habs fan, I'm glad they didn't pick him. As a Canada fan, I'm glad they didn't pick him. As a hockey fan, World Cup = meh. Link to post Share on other sites
MapleLeafpoker 1,462 Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 homer bias: No way JFaulk isnt better than Jack Johnson. Thats Torts taking his own guy I guess. Link to post Share on other sites
Zach6668 513 Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Jake Muzzin is a pretty good d-man, but man... is Dean Lombardi the GM of Team Canada? (I know it's a left/right thing, but come on) Link to post Share on other sites
MapleLeafpoker 1,462 Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 fwiw, im with Dale. this thing is pretty 'meh' for me too Link to post Share on other sites
Dubey 1,035 Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 homer bias: No way JFaulk isnt better than Jack Johnson. Thats Torts taking his own guy I guess. The whole USA lineup is an abomination Link to post Share on other sites
iBeaver 409 Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 New America. Thanks Trump. Link to post Share on other sites
FCP Bob 1,312 Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 The whole USA lineup is an abomination they'll have so many 4th liners that some of them will be on the 2nd line so that's a lot of depth Link to post Share on other sites
Zach6668 513 Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 These are pretty cool! Link to post Share on other sites
MapleLeafpoker 1,462 Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 wow, I think I really like those. At least a little different Link to post Share on other sites
FCP Bob 1,312 Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 wow, I think I really like those. At least a little different The Slovak Republic begs to differ on how different they are Link to post Share on other sites
MapleLeafpoker 1,462 Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 The Slovak Republic begs to differ on how different they are ya def international flair to it. I like it! Link to post Share on other sites
Zach6668 513 Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 I don't think any teams have that gold colour featured so prominently. I love them. Link to post Share on other sites
FCP Bob 1,312 Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Logo for the new KHL team in China is pretty good Link to post Share on other sites
Babying 613 Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Logo for the new KHL team in China is pretty good KHL team in China??? I want this jersey Link to post Share on other sites
FCP Bob 1,312 Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 KHL team in China??? I want this jersey yup, based out of Beijing and Kovalchuk will be playing for them Link to post Share on other sites
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