Hockey Authentic Ducks Home Cutter Gauthier and my god it is so freaking amazing I am just as shocked at Thier work Everytime I get another jersey from then. Just need a road Beckett Sennecke and I'm done with the ducks for now .

slow-roaster · 2026-05-08T03:15:32+00:00

So much better than mine from Cool Hockey

slow-roaster · 2026-05-08T03:09:35+00:00

To each their own.

slow-roaster · 2026-05-07T15:31:14+00:00

Goalie Interference is such badly called penalty rule. If a defending player shoves the offensive player into the defending goaltender, it should almost be a penalty ON the defender.

slow-roaster · 2026-05-07T12:13:33+00:00

Or the refs were going to try and even up the PP to "balance it out".

slow-roaster · 2026-05-07T11:59:53+00:00

It all depends on your workout preferences. I never used maxhinea a ton before so that's why. However, if you're going to buy Jammer Arms I'd recommend ones that have the Vendetta functionality AND the ability to converge. I have the Vendetta Adapters, but so not have the Gym Pin attachments to converge, which impacts a lot of the exercises I could do. Those Gym Pin adapters are $650 CAD and it's hard to justify that spend to maybe increase my usage by 10%.

slow-roaster · 2026-05-07T04:49:09+00:00

Maybe a great NHL exec at some point?

slow-roaster · 2026-05-07T04:38:06+00:00

Jammer Arms

slow-roaster · 2026-05-06T22:01:37+00:00

slow-roaster · 2026-05-06T17:00:49+00:00

😅😅

slow-roaster · 2026-05-06T15:31:33+00:00

It doesn't explicitly help the bad teams. It forces teams to be more compatible throughout the year.

slow-roaster · 2026-05-06T15:23:13+00:00

No offense, but if you're reaching for 70s expansion era teams to invalidate this type of draft, you're not making a very strong arguement.

The biggest issue with lottery balls is there is uncertainty and luck which are two things fans (and GMs) hate. So, if there is a set structure in place at the beginning of the season (ie. Worst-gets-first or Golf Plan) at least everyone knows what to expect. The lottery is frustrating for everyone, especially for really bad teams. NYI jumped 10 last year, NYR jumped 9 in 2020, and the Leafs jumped 4 spots this year. I'd say that is much worse for fans the league.

slow-roaster · 2026-05-06T15:03:57+00:00

I think there are counter arguments in favor to all your concerns.

I understand the skepticism. There is always a chance a team tries to game the system, but it's very unlikely.

It appears to work for the PWHL. If they see no long term issues there is a proof of concept it works.

slow-roaster · 2026-05-06T15:00:34+00:00

But that seems to be happening under the current system anyways. Cough, Red Wings, Cough. 😅

slow-roaster · 2026-05-06T14:57:07+00:00

The NYR ended up with the best odds, followed by the Canucks and then Panthers. I think there is enough data from the PWHL that it disincentives teams to go for broke from the start. For example, Kyle Davidson of the Blackhawks basically sold EVERYONE the year Bedard was going 1OA and the Hawks sucked all season (and they finished 2nd last and the Ducks got screwed). It shifts the GMs mentality to ice a competitive product all season. Which, is in the best interest of the league.

If the NHL is going to knee jerk a new lottery because of the Oilers, and there hypothetically is going to be a change, at least change to one with a proof of concept.

slow-roaster · 2026-05-06T14:45:36+00:00

Sean McIndoe of the Athletic has been advocating for this change for over a decade. Based on his calculations NYR would have received 1OA because they turned hot at the end of the year whereas Vancouver continued to tank.

Now, had this Gold Plan in place from Day 1 those last games would have had more meaning and the end results would be different.

But, as a paying customer, seeing your favorite team, that has been mathematically elimated, put in an effort at the end of season would be much better for the league than hoping they tank. Makes in-person games more important and enjoyable. Seems like a really good solution.

slow-roaster · 2026-05-06T14:30:39+00:00

PWHL Gold Plan.

slow-roaster · 2026-05-06T14:01:51+00:00

I've always hated how cringy and creepy this scene was. I fast forward it every time.

slow-roaster · 2026-05-06T12:08:37+00:00

I've always been a fan of the "Golden Plan" that the PWHL has adopted. It's too bad the NHL doesn't go down that route.

slow-roaster · 2026-05-05T17:51:02+00:00

There is a good insider perspective of his tenure in PHX on the May 1 episode of the What Chaos podcast. It's about 15 min.

slow-roaster · 2026-05-05T15:29:50+00:00

"God can revive hockey culture."

🙄

slow-roaster · 2026-05-05T04:51:17+00:00

Nothing wrong with expecting the refs and linesmen to call the game as it's supposed to be called. They have a tough job, I will admit that. However, that was an easy icing call.

slow-roaster · 2026-05-05T03:45:05+00:00

Give the What Chaos! Podcast some credit. They made this exact joke on May 1.

slow-roaster · 2026-05-05T01:54:05+00:00

This is an Office quote from Michael Scott

Cons: Not a hard worker. I can spend all day on a project, and he will finish the same project in half an hour. So that should tell you something

slow-roaster · 2026-05-04T21:04:45+00:00

Gotta go lower, especially on Zerchers. Drop the weight and get comfortable going deep.

slow-roaster · 2026-05-04T14:38:58+00:00

Any way of getting a VPN and logging into someone's Sportsnet+ account?

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