Of course it wasn't handed to them but they received 10 times the expansion deal that anyone else has. If you can't acknowledge this then you better take Bettmans jock off your face in a hurry. His jock doesn't smell of money but the whole expansion process does. Anyone can see that Vegas success brings more money from Seattle and so on... If this process has shown us anything having a team of 2nd and 3rd liners outweighs a good top end but bad bottom 6. rolling 4 lines is a benefit as players remain fresh and play at a higher level but most teams can't do this.Lol that was the start of a response to FFF but Ill finish my thought later but yea Vegas wasn't handed a cup by any means.
Okay lol taking Bettmans jock off my face(such hostility) I don't disagree with you on the actual set up of their franchise and yes they got a pass for next season, but to say the team itself is embarrassing is a little far of a stretch. I hope they win it all and don't care who likes it. We need more hockey in the states so hopefully it leads to more hockey. Bettman ruins everything NHL it's just a given and fans have to roll with it.Of course it wasn't handed to them but they received 10 times the expansion deal that anyone else has. If you can't acknowledge this then you better take Bettmans jock off your face in a hurry. His jock doesn't smell of money but the whole expansion process does. Anyone can see that Vegas success brings more money from Seattle and so on... If this process has shown us anything having a team of 2nd and 3rd liners outweighs a good top end but bad bottom 6. rolling 4 lines is a benefit as players remain fresh and play at a higher level but most teams can't do this.
I do give them credit for taking advantage of this but look at the Flyers it takes years to build up their depth. Why should an expansion team immediately get it and not have to protect it in the next expansion? That's the major piss off and you guys shouldn't be jumping with joy while this embarrassment takes place. After all it was set up by Bettman to build up his ego especially after he royally failed in Zona.
Good, then he can play for us next year, Split the season with Elliott and then become the number 1 goalie.Carter Hart named Goalie of the Year in the CHL. First goalie in CHL history to win it twice.
You misunderstood me the players themselves have nothing to be ashamed of but Bettman screwing with the league to this extent sure does. He's made a mockery of the other teams. Being a fan of the sport I have to shake my head at this fool. We've all watched our team claw for every inch and in one fell swoop he gives an expansion the keys to the cup. Yes they had to work for it but for F's sake why should they have a better chance than most of the league. It's a joke. They will also probably win the cup as the caps can't skate with those guys they are far better than what anyone could have imagined because shit like this isn't supposed to happen in a first year.Okay lol taking Bettmans jock off my face(such hostility) I don't disagree with you on the actual set up of their franchise and yes they got a pass for next season, but to say the team itself is embarrassing is a little far of a stretch. I hope they win it all and don't care who likes it. We need more hockey in the states so hopefully it leads to more hockey. Bettman ruins everything NHL it's just a given and fans have to roll with it.
You misunderstood me the players themselves have nothing to be ashamed of but Bettman screwing with the league to this extent sure does. He's made a mockery of the other teams. Being a fan of the sport I have to shake my head at this fool. We've all watched our team claw for every inch and in one fell swoop he gives an expansion the keys to the cup. Yes they had to work for it but for F's sake why should they have a better chance than most of the league. It's a joke. They will also probably win the cup as the caps can't skate with those guys they are far better than what anyone could have imagined because shit like this isn't supposed to happen in a first year.
Good for hockey? Yes from an expansion and money standpoint but not for the fans that pay hard earned money to cheer for their team year after year and watch another gifted these advantages immediately. Do I and others have a right to be pissed? Absolutely...
Okay I think we're on the same page,Vegas def got the full on royal treatment from Buttman because this fool thinks he's saving hockey lol. Everything he touch's turns to shit for the league and the gifts he gave Vegas were beyond insane, I guess we'll see how the next expansion team is treated.You misunderstood me the players themselves have nothing to be ashamed of but Bettman screwing with the league to this extent sure does. He's made a mockery of the other teams. Being a fan of the sport I have to shake my head at this fool. We've all watched our team claw for every inch and in one fell swoop he gives an expansion the keys to the cup. Yes they had to work for it but for F's sake why should they have a better chance than most of the league. It's a joke. They will also probably win the cup as the caps can't skate with those guys they are far better than what anyone could have imagined because shit like this isn't supposed to happen in a first year.
Good for hockey? Yes from an expansion and money standpoint but not for the fans that pay hard earned money to cheer for their team year after year and watch another gifted these advantages immediately. Do I and others have a right to be pissed? Absolutely...
I can't disagree that I'd rather have Vegas and caps over penqueens no doubt about it! You are also correct even if Vegas made the playoffs and were knocked out it would have been a huge win for them.Okay I think we're on the same page,Vegas def got the full on royal treatment from Buttman because this fool thinks he's saving hockey lol. Everything he touch's turns to shit for the league and the gifts he gave Vegas were beyond insane, I guess we'll see how the next expansion team is treated.
As far as the the team goes, I and everybody else didn't expect them to win more than half their games, their success isn't based this year on their advantages but it def could be going forward and that's where it becomes a problem, I like it that they wanted Vegas to be competitive out of the gate instead of a Cleveland Browns type of team for years to come but yea it would be nice if they had to earn their way first. Funny thing is though, if they would have lost in the 1st round or just missed the playoffs no one would be pissed they would just say they over achieved. Either way I'm gonna enjoy it better than watching the Penqueers Hoist a shady cup because we all know that history too lol.
Florida sure didn't help the cause that's for sure. How do you do that?Agree with wbon on Vegas. I dislike Bettman as much as the next guy, but GMGM did a good job, same for Gallant.
And I still say Florida doesn’t get enough credit in Vegas’ success. Top two playoff scorers and the coach of the year, handed over, with picks! If Florida doesn’t royally botch the expansion draft, does Vegas make this run?
Florida sure didn't help the cause that's for sure. How do you do that?
Awesome game last night!! Great for the sport to see these two teams come out there and play an exciting game. Up and down action heavy hitting and goals galore. I hope every game is like last nights. Lets go Vegas!!!Pretty good game last night, could've went either way. Vegas looked rusty all night and the Caps looked very confused at times, craziness. Oh well hope it stays this way the whole series.