The NHL Thread
For the 5 of us who post NHL stuff, here you go. Officially the season starts Tuesday October 11, although there were tw
Crosby also on IR for ~4 weeks
This winter at the 2026 Winter Olympics, the United States men’s hockey team captured gold in dramatic fashion, its first Olympic gold in men’s hockey in 46 years! A legendary performance against rival Canada. At the heart of that historic victory was Connor Hellebuyck, the goaltender who stood on his head in the net, stopping an incredible 41 of 42 shots and earning acclaim as one of the top goalies in the world.
But before Olympic glory, before NHL stardom, before international headlines… Connor’s journey began in Odessa, Texas with the Odessa Jackalopes.
In 2011 and 2012, Connor Hellebuyck came to Odessa to play junior hockey with the Jackalopes, a team that competes in the North American Hockey League, NAHL. Coming from Michigan and facing skepticism from other junior programs, Connor embraced the opportunity here in West Texas. This unlikely chapter became a pivotal turning point in his hockey career.
I've mentioned my hockey buddy before who is the son of one of my best friends that I went to school with here in west Texas. He (the son) has taught me a lot about the game and still knows something about damnn near every player in the league.
He played with Conner Helleybuck in the NAHL which is pretty cool. I can't fathom how much his dad spent hauling him and his brother around Texas and Oklahoma, and as far as Chicago to play hockey. Especially considering Odessa which is a 2 hour drive from here was the closest sheet of ice to practice on.
My hockey buddy's sweaters he dug out of the closet the other day for good luck in the Olympics.
2 NO GOALS! HAHAHAHA
That was a crazy 1st period. I thought it was going to be sluggish with everyone just getting back from break/Olympics.
Sell, sell, sell!!!!
They are cooked.
Yup it is over, only looking foward to trades now.
The ceo told season ticket holders we are going to contend! Hilarious.
Cheering for Edmonton in playoffs and see who else once matchups are done.
Edmonton is 4 points up on LA and they have a couple games in hand . Jarry can't stop a beach ball I wouldn't say they are a lock for the playoffs
Oh wow I missed Seattle in the hunt as well
Oilers tied for 2nd most goals for in league with 203
4th most goals against at 200
Tough sledding in Edmonton
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Looks like something the Sens would've worn in like 2009/10
Maybe they can reinvigorate Sam Montembault
Sabres win again. Something about that Tage Thompson fella I really like
Ho hum. Up 5 vs Tampa
sens > laffs
Yup it is over, only looking foward to trades now.
The ceo told season ticket holders we are going to contend! Hilarious.
Cheering for Edmonton in playoffs and see who else once matchups are done.
Hockey buddy keeps saying Edmonton will turn it on at the end of the season and I counter with they don't have a goalie. He bet them today and I took the Sharks mainly to be a contrarian. Twas fun to bust his balls while watching the game.
I just don't see Edmonton doing anything this year and pretty sure McJesus is counting down the days until he can leave.
Hockey buddy keeps saying Edmonton will turn it on at the end of the season and I counter with they don't have a goalie. He bet them today and I took the Sharks mainly to be a contrarian. Twas fun to bust his balls while watching the game.
I just don't see Edmonton doing anything this year and pretty sure McJesus is counting down the days until he can leave.
I am an Oilers fan first and Vegas second and this Oilers team is worse than last year by a mile. They have 17 million tied up in some horrible contracts and Nurse just looks done on D
Friday was a great night as they won and everyone lost yesterday was the reverse. I still think they squeak in but would I be shocked if they missed not at all . I just do not get Paul Coffey in , Coffey gone, Coffey back.
Buy hey the Oilers are the third most profitable sports franchise in the World last year
No money on it. Just sad for my brettheren
Ducks only team in Pacific that have won more games than they've lost
Leafs sitting Robertson and Stecher so a possible trade is incoming, ding dong Berube says cause they have not been playing good lately. So we will see!
Got Leafs to tie in regulation. + 315 looking good right now.
Leafs sitting Robertson and Stecher so a possible trade is incoming, ding dong Berube says cause they have not been playing good lately. So we will see!
Either one of those dudes a spare to fair defenseman on an expiring contract?
Stars put Tyler Seguin on LTIRn which means he's done for the season under the new rules. It cleared 6 million in cap space. But they have no desire to give up draft picks or sign anyone long term. Keeping their powder dry to extend Jason Robertson in the off-season.
Just need a rent-a-player defenseman for depth for a cup run.
