Episode Syl Apps (432): Toews is out for 2023-24. Ideas to Improve the NHL. - a podcast by NHL Hockey Fans Mike Bonn and Dale Hoard
from 2023-08-21T00:34
It's the dog days of summer but we're here talking hockey. The Athletic is recommending ways to improve hockey but we have other ideas.
Listen Here: iTunes Google Play Stitcher Direct MP3 iHeart Radio
Banter - Wine tour - Happy B’day to Dan, Kim, Donny
Title Player Syl Apps - connect to Jonathan Toews
Apps -> 47-48 Leafs Ted Kennedy -> 56-67 Leafs Dick Duff - 71-72 Sabres Gilbert Perreault -> 86-87 Sabres Dave Andreychuk - 05-06 Lightning Brad Richards -> 14-15 Blackhawks Jonathan Toews
News:
Toews out for 23-24 but wants to play in 24-25
“Toews had 31 points (15 goals, 16 assists) in 53 games last season. He announced Feb. 21 he was stepping away from the Blackhawks to deal with the effects of long COVID-19 and Chronic Immune Response Syndrome, which kept him out the entire 2020-21 season. “
Bergeron retires
Krejci retires
- where does this leave the Bruins?
Will Lucic fill the void ;-)
UFAs remaining
- Patrick Kane
- Josh Bailey
- Tomas Tatar
- Maxime Comtois
- Paul Stastny
- Phil Kessel
- Jaro Halak
Notable Unsigned RFAs
- Zegras (ANA)
- Lafreniere (NYR)
- Berni (CBJ)
- Jamie Drysdale (ANA)
- Bouchard (EDM)
Guess the 5th
Ideas from other leagues - https://theathletic.com/4776520/2023/08/15/nhl-nfl-nba-mls-wta-atp/
10 things listed:
- Become player centric
- Create NHL version of NFL Red Zone
- Stagger game start times for better viewing options
- More appointment-watching games
- More flexibility with cap
- Designated player rule (see item 5)
- Don’t be beholden to the way it’s always been
- More advanced replay tech
- Lean in on data and promote it
- Encourage fresh voices
Do a quick take on any of these that interest you and THEN:
What other ideas do you have? Pick one or two you think they should try - try to be original.
Me: 1. Cut # of games - not new but this is a must - my new angle - shorten playoffs!
- Implement a 30s penalty for “Micro infractions” - accidental trip, puck over glass etc
Whatever is done, do not emulate MLB and NBA uniform nonsense!
Mike’s Trivia Challenge for Dale -
Further episodes of ScuttlePuck NHL Hockey Podcast
Further podcasts by NHL Hockey Fans Mike Bonn and Dale Hoard
Website of NHL Hockey Fans Mike Bonn and Dale Hoard