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Konecny with his 2nd of the game so far 
OFFICIAL HOCKEY THREAD: NHL, KHL, NCAA, IIHL
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New season Kings. Hope these guys can get back on track!
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Ducks looking solid so far.
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Canucks playing like they are a young team.
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Doughty telling the crowd to duck his sick after that overtime goal was hilarious.
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3-0 and a big win in Vegas tonight 
the first line is awake!
the first line is awake!
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The Future!!
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Somebody give Drew Doughty a hug.
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two disallowed goals tonight 
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man stars suck
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No kidding. And sorry I haven't responded to your PM yet...give me about 6 weeks and I'll pay you the same price for that NHL all access. Money has been tight since I signed this 7 month lease trying to line up lease end dates with my fiance. Zero money to spare but we keep ending up out on the weekends with ****ing college football going on.
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Ovi got his 250th career power play goal tonight? 
The way he's still shooting this late in his career he's a lock for 25 more to set the record, right? This season?
The way he's still shooting this late in his career he's a lock for 25 more to set the record, right? This season?
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He is no Todd Bertuzzi, but I think it's in his wheelhouse for sure.
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Marchand and Pastrnak making sweet music on the ice together
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one timer from the left dot:
1) Ovi
2) Stammer
3) Pasta
1) Ovi
2) Stammer
3) Pasta
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Eichel also has a pretty deadly shot from there I've noticed.
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Trash disallowed goal
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Stars byke?
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****ing "MONTREAL TYPICAL"
always some bull**** playing up there...and Tuukka always puukka up there too
always some bull**** playing up there...and Tuukka always puukka up there too
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you subscribe to The Athletic? Just read this article about Chara and thought you would like it.As a young hockey player growing up in Czechoslovakia and later in Slovakia, Zdeno Chara was hazed and bullied. Acts occurred that he does not want to discuss in detail, but he decided then that he would never treat anyone in a similar fashion — ever.
That’s one reason Bruins newcomer Cameron Hughes did not skate a lap or two on his own at the start of the pregame warmup Monday night, something that has become a rookie ritual on many teams in the NHL. Not in Boston. As funny, juvenile or harmless as it may seem, Chara believes it’s unnecessary.
“I’ve been through some stuff and had to do certain things as a young player, and I didn’t like it,” Chara told The Athletic. “Right then I made up my mind if I was ever in control of that kind of environment and could make a change, I would do it.”
Regardless of age, accomplishments, status or titles, Chara believes in the one-team mentality. The 42-year-old Bruins captain, Stanley Cup winner and future Hall of Famer respectfully describes newcomers as “first-year players.”
“I don’t use the word ‘rookie’ because it just doesn’t sound right,” Chara said. “Little things go a long way and make a big difference for these young men who are trying to stay and establish themselves in the league. If we can help them out in any way, then that’s great.”
Public incidents of hazing have declined across the major sports in recent years, as the culture at large has begun to shift its feelings on the uglier forms of the practice. But in most quarters, the “harmless” types of hazing like the solo skate still persist. The reality is, however, sending a newcomer onto the ice by himself doesn’t help the nerves he’s already dealing with when making his NHL debut before family, friends and thousands of strangers. Chara believes younger players appreciate the professional culture in Boston.
“How can you expect something out of a young player on the ice when you treat him differently off the ice?” Chara said. “I believe in certain acts or behaviors, and it’s a standard for me that we’re not going to be using anything against anyone.”
Once every player in the room buys into that philosophy, it usually translates onto the ice. The Bruins have seen a stream of younger players make their NHL debuts the past few seasons, including Anders Bjork, Jake DeBrusk, Danton Heinen, Matt Grzelcyk, Karson Kuhlman, Charlie McAvoy, Brandon Carlo, Sean Kuraly, David Pastrnak, Connor Clifton and now Hughes.
Entering a new environment, players need to learn what is expected of them, and that’s when leadership can help make that transition relatively seamless.
“You want to help these people so they can do good things for the betterment of the team,” Chara said. “I just believe that’s the humanity of teams.”
Every single player has been treated the same, and that’s one reason the team reached the Stanley Cup final last spring. It’s also why the team is considered a perennial contender.
Hughes, 23, a native of Edmonton, informed his parents of his pending NHL debut on Sunday, and they were in attendance during Boston’s 6-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins Monday night at TD Garden.
Knowing the culture on and off the ice for the Bruins, Hughes was able to concentrate on the task at hand and not worry about one silly hazing ritual or another.
“Yeah, it’s pretty awesome,” said Hughes, who had to explain to his dad that the Bruins do not participate in any of those ridiculous practices. “They make you feel comfortable, and that’s how it should be.”
Hughes has a great example to follow in Chara — in more ways than one. After suffering a serious facial injury during September’s Prospects Challenge in Buffalo, N.Y., Hughes experienced a lot of discomfort during the rehab process. Chara, who broke his jaw during Game 6 of the Stanley Cup final against the St. Louis Blues last spring, approached Hughes during training camp and gave the young player a box of leftover protein shakes to help keep up with his nutrition.
“That just goes to show you that he truly does care about everybody in the lineup, everybody all the way through,” Hughes said. “It’s a pretty cool culture they’ve got built, and it makes it easier.”
Chara’s message goes beyond the professional ranks.
With the high school hockey season quickly approaching and many schools already holding captains’ practices, these players should heed Chara’s advice and actions, because humiliating a younger player could have a lasting effect.
“It’s not necessary,” Chara said. “It’s better and easier to share good moments than remembering certain people for the rest of your life by certain acts they did to you. It goes a long way if you’re just a good person and helping someone instead of being a guy that uses his leverage over a young player or young person in the wrong way.”
Chara is proud of the culture he’s helped create in Boston, and the captain hopes it continues after he’s no longer playing.
“Hopefully the younger players now do the same when they’re older players,” he said.
(Photo of Chara with his young defensive partner Charlie McAvoy: Jared Silber / NHLI via Getty Images)[\spoiler]
That’s one reason Bruins newcomer Cameron Hughes did not skate a lap or two on his own at the start of the pregame warmup Monday night, something that has become a rookie ritual on many teams in the NHL. Not in Boston. As funny, juvenile or harmless as it may seem, Chara believes it’s unnecessary.
“I’ve been through some stuff and had to do certain things as a young player, and I didn’t like it,” Chara told The Athletic. “Right then I made up my mind if I was ever in control of that kind of environment and could make a change, I would do it.”
Regardless of age, accomplishments, status or titles, Chara believes in the one-team mentality. The 42-year-old Bruins captain, Stanley Cup winner and future Hall of Famer respectfully describes newcomers as “first-year players.”
“I don’t use the word ‘rookie’ because it just doesn’t sound right,” Chara said. “Little things go a long way and make a big difference for these young men who are trying to stay and establish themselves in the league. If we can help them out in any way, then that’s great.”
Public incidents of hazing have declined across the major sports in recent years, as the culture at large has begun to shift its feelings on the uglier forms of the practice. But in most quarters, the “harmless” types of hazing like the solo skate still persist. The reality is, however, sending a newcomer onto the ice by himself doesn’t help the nerves he’s already dealing with when making his NHL debut before family, friends and thousands of strangers. Chara believes younger players appreciate the professional culture in Boston.
“How can you expect something out of a young player on the ice when you treat him differently off the ice?” Chara said. “I believe in certain acts or behaviors, and it’s a standard for me that we’re not going to be using anything against anyone.”
Once every player in the room buys into that philosophy, it usually translates onto the ice. The Bruins have seen a stream of younger players make their NHL debuts the past few seasons, including Anders Bjork, Jake DeBrusk, Danton Heinen, Matt Grzelcyk, Karson Kuhlman, Charlie McAvoy, Brandon Carlo, Sean Kuraly, David Pastrnak, Connor Clifton and now Hughes.
Entering a new environment, players need to learn what is expected of them, and that’s when leadership can help make that transition relatively seamless.
“You want to help these people so they can do good things for the betterment of the team,” Chara said. “I just believe that’s the humanity of teams.”
Every single player has been treated the same, and that’s one reason the team reached the Stanley Cup final last spring. It’s also why the team is considered a perennial contender.
Hughes, 23, a native of Edmonton, informed his parents of his pending NHL debut on Sunday, and they were in attendance during Boston’s 6-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins Monday night at TD Garden.
Knowing the culture on and off the ice for the Bruins, Hughes was able to concentrate on the task at hand and not worry about one silly hazing ritual or another.
“Yeah, it’s pretty awesome,” said Hughes, who had to explain to his dad that the Bruins do not participate in any of those ridiculous practices. “They make you feel comfortable, and that’s how it should be.”
Hughes has a great example to follow in Chara — in more ways than one. After suffering a serious facial injury during September’s Prospects Challenge in Buffalo, N.Y., Hughes experienced a lot of discomfort during the rehab process. Chara, who broke his jaw during Game 6 of the Stanley Cup final against the St. Louis Blues last spring, approached Hughes during training camp and gave the young player a box of leftover protein shakes to help keep up with his nutrition.
“That just goes to show you that he truly does care about everybody in the lineup, everybody all the way through,” Hughes said. “It’s a pretty cool culture they’ve got built, and it makes it easier.”
Chara’s message goes beyond the professional ranks.
With the high school hockey season quickly approaching and many schools already holding captains’ practices, these players should heed Chara’s advice and actions, because humiliating a younger player could have a lasting effect.
“It’s not necessary,” Chara said. “It’s better and easier to share good moments than remembering certain people for the rest of your life by certain acts they did to you. It goes a long way if you’re just a good person and helping someone instead of being a guy that uses his leverage over a young player or young person in the wrong way.”
Chara is proud of the culture he’s helped create in Boston, and the captain hopes it continues after he’s no longer playing.
“Hopefully the younger players now do the same when they’re older players,” he said.
(Photo of Chara with his young defensive partner Charlie McAvoy: Jared Silber / NHLI via Getty Images)[\spoiler]
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Culture in Boston. I believe that is what you call an "oxymoron".
Seriously though, he has always played the right way. Never had an issue with him other than maybe that hit on Pacioretty.
I believe that is what you call an "oxymoron".Seriously though, he has always played the right way. Never had an issue with him other than maybe that hit on Pacioretty.
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They should amend the challenge format in hockey. Give the ref an alert device, give the coach a flag, etc.
That way teams won't have to potentially play 5 minutes in the attacking zone only for the play to be determined to have been offsides from the jump if they score. Doesn't make much sense IMO.
It would be like allowing a team in the NFL to drive down the field and score, only for a challenge to determine that the offense false started 6 plays ago and take away the score
That way teams won't have to potentially play 5 minutes in the attacking zone only for the play to be determined to have been offsides from the jump if they score. Doesn't make much sense IMO.
It would be like allowing a team in the NFL to drive down the field and score, only for a challenge to determine that the offense false started 6 plays ago and take away the score
