2023-24 NHL Season

[EagerBeaver]

Perry entered the NHL program

Since he has no team or contract and is currently not an NHL player, who is paying for the treatment? Perry out of pocket?

I considered what my firm might do if I had an alcoholic bender and badly embarrassed the firm in public. They could fire me, or suspend me, or demand I seek substance abuse treatment as a condition to continued employment. But I would certainly have to pay for the treatment. There is no question in my mind about that.

 

[Cap'tain Fantastic]

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Maybe once other teams get the full facts they may want to sign him for the rest of the season. Who knows.

I’m pretty sure he will get offers! A lot of contenders will need someone like him in the last stretch.

 

[Cap'tain Fantastic]

Since he has no team or contract and is currently not an NHL player, who is paying for the treatment? Perry out of pocket?

If he signs for the program it will probably be paid by the NHLPA. Its a union, they will support him unconditionally.

 

[Doc Holliday]

Here’s the deal & where things stand as of today:

Perry has admitted to having a drinking problem that he hopes to address. We know the Blackhawks did not push him to enter the NHL/NHLPA substance abuse program, which is how teams usually proceed with substance issues. We also know that currently Perry has not fought the Blackhawks on having his contract nullified and he has not asked for the NHLPA’s help in any kind of grievance, although he does have 60 days to do so.

Many GM’s around he league have expressed frustration at not knowing the details about what exactly happened since some of them may be interested in signing him. They’re saying “if what he did wasn’t illegal then what did he do to warrant his expulsion from the team & the nullification of his contract?”

Until these questions are answered i doubt any team will sign him. Not only would it be risky but the backlash would be worse. Anyways it’s very unfortunate that a likely hall of famer may very likely have his legacy tarnished by an embarrassing incident at the end of his great career.

 

[Cap'tain Fantastic]

The game to tonight: Avs vs L.A.

 

[gaby]

Victoire de 4-1 des KINGS....sont solides et à suivre.

 

[Doc Holliday]

Today news came out that the Arizona Coyotes are in the process of purchasing land in the Phoenix area in order to build an arena. But will the city agree to cover the cost of the arena using taxpayers money? It’s starting to look like the team is destined to play in that 5000-seat capacity arena for years! What a joke & so sad at the same time since they’ve become one of the best young teams in the league! Move the franchise to a city who will support & appreciate a good young NHL team!

 

[Cap'tain Fantastic]

Yeah it is sad, mostly for the players. I have to admit, it’s not a good time for any public administration to justify such an investment in the eyes of the tax payers.

 

[EagerBeaver]

Jack, Luke Win Hughes Bowl! All 3 Hughes were finally on one ice last night:

https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/news/hughes-bowl-lives-up-to-the-hype-as-canucks-fall-6-5-to-the-devils

All 3 Hughes brothers play in same game as Devils top Canucks

Playing in the same NHL game for the first time on Tuesday, New Jersey rookie defenseman Luke Hughes and center Jack Hughes played opposite their brother, Vancouver defenseman Quinn Hughes, in the Devils' 6-5 victory over the Canucks.

www.espn.com

 

[gaby]

Parlant des KINGS...wow again...autre victoire impressionnante...tiraient de l'arrière 3-0 vs COLUMBUS et tout un comeback pour l'emporter 4-3 en O/T....on fire.

 

[Doc Holliday]

Ottawa/Rangers was also a very exciting game last night! Can’t wait for their tilt against the Leafs tomorrow evening in Kanata!
The Leafs announced that veteran defenceman John Klingber’s season is over & he’ll be undergoing hip surgery in a few weeks. His cap hit is $4.15 million and the cap relief will help them try to get a right-shot veteran defenceman or two to help out with the current injuries on defence & much-needed defensive improvement. They were trying to trade for Zadorov & Tanev of Calgary two weeks ago but they didn’t have much cap space to work with & Calgary wasn’t interested in keeping half of their cap space money. So Zadorov was traded to rival Vancouver.

 

[gaby]

Oilers..wow....they are back....5th consecutive win ....and 6-1 vs CANES last night....McDavid is again on fire...and what about HYMAN....very very good player...belle acquisition.

And JACQUES MARTIN is back home with the SENS...good move......sera très utile pour conseiller le coaching staff et surtout en regard de leurs jeunes défenseurs....a team fun to watch.

 

[EagerBeaver]

McDavid may be on fire but still isn't even in the top 5 in NHL scoring/points, which right now looks like this:

1. Kucherov 44
2. Miller 39
3. Panarin 37
4. Pasternak 36
5. Q. Hughes 34

McDavid currently 10th with 32 and has work to do to catch Kooch.

 

[gaby]

Will b in top 5 soon.....lol.

 

[Doc Holliday]

My money’s on McDavid winning the Hart Trophy once again & the Oilers making the playoffs. The Western Conference is very weak. Vancouver may be getting back to Earth after their terrific start. Same thing with the Bruins. Look out for the Kings!

 

[gaby]

WOW....c'était dans les cartes..JACQUES MARTIN revient derrière le banc comme coach par intérim secondé par ALFREDSON....en tout cas va y avoir de l'expérience pour inspirer les joueurs qui en ont grand besoin en ce moment....l'équipe se cherche et va jouer
gros dans les prochaines games pour une place dans les séries...grosse grosse besogne.....anyway good move...à suivre....leur souhaite du succès.

 

[EagerBeaver]

WOW....c'était dans les cartes..JACQUES MARTIN revient derrière le banc comme coach par intérim secondé par ALFREDSON....en tout cas va y avoir de l'expérience pour inspirer les joueurs qui en ont grand besoin en ce moment....l'équipe se cherche et va jouer
gros dans les prochaines games pour une place dans les séries...grosse grosse besogne.....anyway good move...à suivre....leur souhaite du succès.

Is that the same Jacques Martin who coached the Habs years ago, or another guy?

 

[Cap'tain Fantastic]

Is that the same Jacques Martin who coached the Habs years ago, or another guy?

The same guy, he’s 70 now, I really wonder what he can bring in today’s game.

 

[EagerBeaver]

McDavid has now crept passed Nylander and into a tie with David Pastrnak for 5th in the NHL in scoring, but is still 11 points behind the consistently productive Kucherov:

NHL Skating Stat Leaders, 2025-26 Regular Season - ESPN

ESPN is the place for NHL stats! Discover the Skating stat leaders of the 2025-26 NHL Regular Season.

www.espn.com

Will McDavid catch Kucherov?

 

[gaby]

IMO..he will...lollll