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Re: It's a great day for hockey 2021-2022

Post by hockeygame3 » Mon Oct 11, 2021 10:58 am

2021-22 NHL season ready to go with Kraken debut, packed arenas
Regular 82-game schedule, return of Winter Classic, All-Star Game among highlights

Full arenas. A full schedule. After what we've been through the past two years because of the COVID-19 pandemic, that's enough to get excited about the 2021-22 NHL regular season starting Tuesday.

But there's more. Much more.

A team trying to become perhaps the first NHL dynasty in decades. A new team in the first United States city to win the Stanley Cup. Not one but two new state-of-the-art arenas. The return of outdoor games, the NHL All-Star Game and NHL players to the Olympics. A new U.S. media package with an old friend and a new one.

And, most important, what promises to be an intense, compelling race from opening night to the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Thirty-two teams. Sixteen spots. Go.

"It's the first 82-game season we've had in a couple years, basically," Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby said. "So I think it's just handling those highs and lows of a season. It's such a competitive league that you can't afford to drop a bunch of games in a row. You've got to be able to grab it quick."

It has been so long since we've had an 82-game season that some of the best young players in the NHL -- make that best players, period -- haven't had the chance to play in one.

Take Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche. He has won the Calder Trophy as NHL rookie of the year and been runner-up for the Norris Trophy, which is voted to the League's best defenseman. Yet he has played 101 NHL regular-season games, only partly because of injuries. The 2019-20 and 2020-21 seasons each were disrupted and shortened due to the pandemic.

"I've never really had a full year yet," Makar said. "I want to experience a normal regular season."

This season is expected to be at least almost normal, though COVID-19 remains an issue. Almost all players have been vaccinated. Teams can travel between Canada and the United States without quarantining, so the NHL can return to its usual alignment (with the Arizona Coyotes moving to the Central Division to make room for the expansion Seattle Kraken in the Pacific).

"We're hopeful and expect to get an 82-game season in," NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly said. "We expect to play a full Stanley Cup Playoffs and we expect to finish close to kind of a normal calendar for the first time in three years. That will be an accomplishment, and we'll do that hopefully in an environment where we have full buildings in most of our cities, so we're excited about that."

When the Tampa Bay Lightning won the Stanley Cup in 2019-20, they won it in a bubble in Edmonton with no fans in the stands. When they raised their banner to start the 2020-21 season, they didn't raise it all the way because they wanted to wait for their fans to return. By the time they repeated as champions last season, Amalie Arena was full, and it will be full when they raise their banner this time before they play the Penguins on Tuesday (7 p.m. ET; ESPN, ESPN+, SN, TVAS).

No team has won the Cup three seasons in a row since the New York Islanders won it four straight seasons from 1980-83, let alone since the NHL introduced the salary cap in 2005-06.

"I think two in itself is pretty amazing, to do it back to back," Lightning captain Steven Stamkos said. "But if you do three, then you're really kind of into the dynasty conversation in all of pro sports, not just hockey."

Seattle was the first United States city to win the Cup. The Seattle Metropolitans of the Pacific Coast Hockey Association won it in 1917, defeating the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey Association months before the NHL was founded. Now, after more than a century of hockey in other leagues, Seattle will have an NHL team of its own.

The Kraken will play their first regular-season game Tuesday (10 p.m. ET; ESPN, ESPN+, SN, TVAS). Their opponent? The Vegas Golden Knights, who serve as inspiration, having won the Pacific Division, finished fifth in the NHL standings and made the Stanley Cup Final in their inaugural season of 2017-18.

Seattle already is setting records in merchandise sales and drawing crowds to its new three-sheet practice facility, Kraken Community Iceplex. And wait until you see Climate Pledge Arena, the new arena under the iconic roof of the former KeyArena near the Space Needle. The Kraken play the Vancouver Canucks on Oct. 23 in their home opener.

"The city is so excited to have us," Kraken goalie Philipp Grubauer said. "They've done an amazing job, the whole organization, ownership. I'm proud to be a part of that."

The New York Islanders will play the Calgary Flames on Nov. 20 in the first game at their new showplace, UBS Arena.

NHL tentpole events, canceled last season due to the pandemic, return this season.

The St. Louis Blues will play the Minnesota Wild in the 2022 Discover NHL Winter Classic at Target Field in Minneapolis on Jan. 1. The 2022 Honda NHL All-Star Weekend will be at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Feb. 4-5, and the NHL will break afterward for the 2022 Beijing Olympics and the first best-on-best men's hockey tournament since the World Cup of Hockey 2016 in Toronto.

Then the Lightning will play the Nashville Predators in the 2022 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series at Nissan Stadium in Nashville on Feb. 26, and the Buffalo Sabres will play the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2022 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton, Ontario, on March 13.

All of it will be covered in the United States by ESPN and Turner Sports over the air, on cable and online. The NHL is returning to ESPN for the first time since 2004 and joining Turner for the first time, and each plans its own fun and innovative approach. No less than Wayne Gretzky will be in studio for Turner, Mark Messier for ESPN.

"I'm just really looking forward to it," said former NHL goalie Brian Boucher, an analyst for ESPN. "Hoping for a year that is not stopped by health concerns and that we can get back to some normalcy and looking forward to a great season."

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Re: It's a great day for hockey 2021-2022

Post by hockeygame3 » Tue Oct 12, 2021 9:37 am

Opening night 2021-2022

Tuesday, Oct 12

Pittsburgh@ Tampa Bay
7:30 PM ET
, , SN, TVAS ESPN

Seattle@ Vegas
10:00 PM ET
, , SN, TVAS ESPN

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Re: It's a great day for hockey 2021-2022

Post by 2pigpen » Tue Oct 12, 2021 10:10 am

hockeygame3 wrote:
Tue Oct 12, 2021 9:37 am
Opening night 2021-2022

Tuesday, Oct 12

Pittsburgh@ Tampa Bay
7:30 PM ET
, , SN, TVAS ESPN

Seattle@ Vegas
10:00 PM ET
, , SN, TVAS ESPN
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Post by hockeygame3 » Tue Oct 12, 2021 5:11 pm

2pigpen wrote:
Tue Oct 12, 2021 10:10 am
hockeygame3 wrote:
Tue Oct 12, 2021 9:37 am
Opening night 2021-2022

Tuesday, Oct 12

Pittsburgh@ Tampa Bay
7:30 PM ET
, , SN, TVAS ESPN

Seattle@ Vegas
10:00 PM ET
, , SN, TVAS ESPN
Image
The blue shirts could make some noise this year :-
Will be very interesting to see how all the changes shake out

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Post by hockeygame3 » Wed Oct 13, 2021 9:11 am

Tuesday, Oct 12


PIT 6, TBL 2
SEA 3, VGK 4

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Post by hockeygame3 » Wed Oct 13, 2021 9:12 am

Wednesday, Oct 13

Montréal@ Toronto
7:00 PM ET
SN, TVAS

NY Rangers@ Washington
7:30 PM ET TNT

Winnipeg@ Anaheim
10:00 PM ET
SN360, SN1, BSSC, BSSD

Chicago@ Colorado
10:00 PM ET TNT


Vancouver@ Edmonton
10:00 PM ET
SN

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Post by hockeygame3 » Wed Oct 13, 2021 9:15 am

Penguins score six, defeat Lightning in NHL season opener
Boyle, Heinen each has goal in Pittsburgh debut against defending Stanley Cup champions

Kraken lose first NHL game to Golden Knights
Stephenson scores go-ahead goal in third period to stop Seattle rally

NHL down to four players not vaccinated for COVID-19, Bettman says
Commissioner credits 'great collaboration and cooperation' with NHLPA since pandemic began

Suzuki gets eight-year, $63 million contract extension with Canadiens
Center gets $7.875 million annually, could have been restricted free agent after this season

Nathan MacKinnon will not play for the Avalanche in their season opener after the center tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday.

MacKinnon will not be in the lineup against the Chicago Blackhawks at Ball Arena on Wednesday (10 p.m. ET; TNT) but could return against the St. Louis Blues on Saturday.

Washington Capitals
Nicklas Backstrom was placed on long-term injured reserve Tuesday.

The center will be required to miss the first 10 games of the season. Capitals coach Peter Laviolette said Monday that Backstrom has yet to resume skating because of a hip injury that's bothered him since last season.

Vancouver Canucks
Brock Boeser has not been ruled out for the Canucks season opener at the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday (10 p.m. ET; SN, ESPN+, NHL LIVE) after the forward was placed on injured reserve Monday because of an undisclosed injury.

"I'm not ruling him out tomorrow," Canucks coach Travis Green said.

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Post by 2pigpen » Wed Oct 13, 2021 12:15 pm

anyone watch ESPN broadcasts last night?

what do you think? (they totally screwed up the expansion draft)

I only popped in and out briefly and have no feel for what they were doing
(it ain't Hockey Night in Canada for sure)
I noticed a woman's voice on the Vegas Seattle game
that may take a little getting used to
from what I watched/listened to she was fine

so long as a commentator doesn't get in the way of a game I don't care

I'll be watching TNT tonight
damn I miss DOC
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Post by hockeygame3 » Wed Oct 13, 2021 6:18 pm

2pigpen wrote:
Wed Oct 13, 2021 12:15 pm
anyone watch ESPN broadcasts last night?

what do you think? (they totally screwed up the expansion draft)

I only popped in and out briefly and have no feel for what they were doing
(it ain't Hockey Night in Canada for sure)
I noticed a woman's voice on the Vegas Seattle game
that may take a little getting used to
from what I watched/listened to she was fine

so long as a commentator doesn't get in the way of a game I don't care

I'll be watching TNT tonight
damn I miss DOC
I had the sound off the TV listening to the show so I did not hear them
I did see a few different camera angles :shrug

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Post by 2pigpen » Thu Oct 14, 2021 6:15 am

Gretzky looked and sounded uncomfortable in that pregame show
He seemed to relax a little around Chuck Barkley (and he’s a larger than life personality that is very genuine) and that was interesting. I have seen Barkley talk about his interest in hockey before and that is no act. He knows what he’s watching even if it seems he doesn’t pay attention to the details.
All the fawning over the great one needs to stop and maybe someone can entice some insights on how he saw the game over time. But he was a little stiff I thought, however he’s never been on television like that even though he’s been interviewed countless times.

That opening piece about players first games as a tribute to him was nice. Some guys are a natural on television and some have to work at it. I think Wayne will work on it. He’s a shy guy and comes from a hockey “we” mentality opposed to “me” which is usually more entertaining on television.
Work in progress. But nice coverage for an opening salvo
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Post by hockeygame3 » Thu Oct 14, 2021 10:31 am

Wednesday, Oct 13


MTL 1, TOR 2
NYR 1, WSH 5
WPG 1, ANA 4
CHI 2, COL 4
VAN 2, EDM 3 (SO)

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Post by hockeygame3 » Thu Oct 14, 2021 10:32 am

Thursday, Oct 14

Montréal@ Buffalo
7:00 PM ET
MSG-B, TSN2, RDS

Toronto@ Ottawa
7:00 PM ET
TSN5, RDS2, TSN4

Pittsburgh@ Florida
7:00 PM ET
SN360, SN1, BSFL, ATTSN-PT

Dallas@ NY Rangers
7:00 PM ET
MSG, BSSW

NY Islanders@ Carolina
7:00 PM ET
TVAS, BSSO, MSG+

Arizona@ Columbus
7:00 PM ET
BSOH, BSAZ

Tampa Bay@ Detroit
7:30 PM ET
BSDET, BSSUN

Seattle@ Nashville
8:00 PM ET
, BSSO, ROOT-NW NHL

Vegas@ Los Angeles
10:30 PM ET
TVAS, BSW, ATTSN-RM

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Post by hockeygame3 » Thu Oct 14, 2021 10:36 am

Oilers rebound, defeat Canucks in shootout in season opener
Hyman scores in Edmonton debut, Smith makes 36 saves for win

McTavish scores in NHL debut in Ducks victory against Jets
18-year-old forward becomes youngest goal-scorer in Anaheim history

Ovechkin passes Dionne for fifth in NHL goals
Forward scores Nos. 731, 732 in season opener against Rangers

Nylander, Campbell lead Maple Leafs past Canadiens

Fleury loses Blackhawks debut against Kuemper, Avalanche
Reigning Vezina Trophy winner allows three in first period; Colorado goalie makes 32 saves

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Post by hockeygame3 » Fri Oct 15, 2021 10:01 am

Thursday, Oct 14


MTL 1, BUF 5
TOR 2, OTT 3
PIT 4, FLA 5 (OT)
DAL 3, NYR 2 (OT)
NYI 3, CAR 6
ARI 2, CBJ 8
TBL 7, DET 6 (OT)
SEA 4, NSH 3
VGK 2, LAK 6

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Friday, Oct 15

Chicago@ New Jersey
7:00 PM ET
, TVAS, MSG+, NBCSCH NHLN

Vancouver@ Philadelphia
7:00 PM ET
SN1, NBCSP

Minnesota@ Anaheim
10:00 PM ET
, HULU

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Lightning rally, defeat Red Wings in OT after Bertuzzi scores four goals
Palat wins it at 2:43 to spoil Detroit opener; Nedeljkovic makes 41 saves

Kraken get first win, hold off Predators
Tanev scores twice, McCann, Wennberg each has goal, assist for Seattle

Blue Jackets score eight in Larsen's debut, defeat Coyotes in opener
Bjorkstrand has two goals, two assists, Merzlikins makes 36 saves for Columbus

Forsberg, Senators hold off Maple Leafs to win season opener
Makes 46 saves, Ottawa scores three in first period; Mrazek injured

Larkin to have NHL Player Safety hearing for actions in Red Wings game
Forward facing discipline for roughing Lightning forward Joseph

Heiskanen, Stars defeat Rangers in OT in season opener
Scores at 1:38 for Dallas, which loses Klingberg to injury; Khudobin gets win in relief of Holtby

Merzlikins, Blue Jackets honor late teammate Kivlenieks with banner
Columbus goalie switches jersey number in honor of player he called 'little brother'

Tkachuk signs seven-year, $57.5 million contract with Senators
Restricted free agent forward led Ottawa in points last season, ranked second in NHL in hits

Landeskog suspended two games for actions in Avalanche game
Forward banned for boarding Blackhawks forward Dach

Kopitar scores five points, Kings defeat Golden Knights in season opener
Sets L.A. mark with hat trick, two assists; Stone leaves in second for Vegas

Panthers rally to defeat Penguins in OT in season opener
Verhaeghe scores second of game at 1:37 after Ekblad ties it with two in third period

Sabres power play keys opening win against Canadiens
Girgensons has goal, assist after missing last season because of hamstring surgery

Svechnikov scores twice, Hurricanes win season opener against Islanders
Forward also has assist; Andersen makes 25 saves in Carolina debut

McAvoy signs eight-year, $76 million contract with Bruins
Defenseman scored 30 points, led Boston in ice time last season

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Friday, Oct 15

CHI 3, NJD 4 (OT)
VAN 5, PHI 4 (SO)
MIN 2, ANA 1

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Post by hockeygame3 » Sat Oct 16, 2021 9:47 am

Saturday, Oct 16

Arizona@ Buffalo
1:00 PM ET
, SN, MSG-B, BSAZ NHLN

NY Islanders@ Florida
6:00 PM ET
BSFL, MSG+

Dallas@ Boston
7:00 PM ET
NESN, BSSW

Ottawa@ Toronto
7:00 PM ET
CBC, SNO, SNW

NY Rangers@ Montréal
7:00 PM ET
CITY, SNE, TVAS, MSG

Vancouver@ Detroit
7:00 PM ET
SNP, BSDET

Chicago@ Pittsburgh
7:00 PM ET
, ATTSN-PT, NBCSCH NHLN

Tampa Bay@ Washington
7:00 PM ET
NBCSWA, BSSUN

Seattle@ Columbus
7:00 PM ET
BSOH, ROOT-NW

Carolina@ Nashville
8:00 PM ET
BSSO, BSSO

St. Louis@ Colorado
9:00 PM ET
ALT, BSMW

Winnipeg@ San Jose
10:00 PM ET
CITY, SNW, NBCSCA

Calgary@ Edmonton
10:00 PM ET
CBC, SNE, SNO, SNP

Minnesota@ Los Angeles
10:30 PM ET
BSW, BSN, BSWI

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Post by hockeygame3 » Sat Oct 16, 2021 9:51 am

Miller scores three points, Canucks spoil Flyers opener with shootout win
Pettersson, Chiasson each has goal, assist for Vancouver

Devils recover, defeat Blackhawks in OT in opener
Hughes' second of game wins it at 57 seconds after Chicago scores two goals with goalie pulled

Foligno scores with eight seconds left, Wild top Ducks in season opener
Stolarz makes 41 saves for Anaheim in place of injured Gibson

Hayes honored by Devils, Blackhawks, Flyers with numerous tributes
Late former NHL player spent seven seasons with four teams; died at 31 in August

Larkin suspended one game for actions in Red Wings game
Forward banned for roughing Lightning forward Joseph

NHL Buzz: Strome out for Rangers, in COVID protocol
Murray placed on IR by Senators; MacKinnon unlikely to play for Avalanche

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Post by hockeygame3 » Sun Oct 17, 2021 10:16 am

Saturday, Oct 16


ARI 1, BUF 2 (SO)
NYI 1, FLA 5
DAL 1, BOS 3
OTT 1, TOR 3
NYR 3, MTL 1
VAN 1, DET 3
CHI 2, PIT 5
TBL 2, WSH 1 (OT)
SEA 1, CBJ 2 (OT)
CAR 3, NSH 2
STL 5, COL 3
WPG 3, SJS 4
CGY 2, EDM 5
MIN 3, LAK 2

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