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    Default Re: Any NHL fans? Teach me hockey.

    Quote Originally Posted by Derka
    Go B's

    Yeah, the Sedin's are the NHL's resident twin sisters. That's right...sisters. Pure skill players, but both are complete cunnies; equivalent to a flopper in the NBA.

    Alex Ovechkin signed a 13-year deal that's worth about $9.5 million per year...currently the richest contract in the NHL, I think. I remember the 20-year deal, but I forget who got it.
    Two girls no cup.


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    Quote Originally Posted by D-Rose
    Thanks for the input everyone. Also thanks for the updated logos!

    Random questions more:

    -Can someone describe the positions and their importances more?
    -How many players on a team? How do rotations/lineups/subs work?
    -How many black dudes in league?
    -Is there any sort of US vs. Canada rivalry in the league?
    -What are contracts like for players of elite, star, mid-level, average joe status?
    NHL players don't get as much AAV as other sports, but they get very long deals.

    The current richest deals in the NHL are:

    Alex Ovechkin - 13 years/124 million
    Shea Weber - 14 years/110 million
    Ryan Suter - 13 years/98 million
    Zach Parise - 13 years/98 million
    Sidney Crosby - 12 years/104.4 million
    Rick DiPietro - 15 years/67.5 million (Probably the worst NHL contract ever)
    Ilya Kovalchuk - 15 years/100 million


    The contract that paid the most per year in NHL history was Jaromir Jagr's 7 year/77 million dollar contract with the Capitals.

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    Default Re: Any NHL fans? Teach me hockey.

    Quote Originally Posted by Derka
    Go B's

    Yeah, the Sedin's are the NHL's resident twin sisters. That's right...sisters. Pure skill players, but both are complete cunnies; equivalent to a flopper in the NBA.

    Alex Ovechkin signed a 13-year deal that's worth about $9.5 million per year...currently the richest contract in the NHL, I think. I remember the 20-year deal, but I forget who got it.
    Gretzky got a 21 year/21 million dollar contract a long time ago, which is the longest contract ever.

    You might be thinking of Ilya Kovalchuk's 17 year/102 million dollar contract that was voided and changed to a 15 year/100 million dollar contract.

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    Quote Originally Posted by irondarts
    Gretzky got a 21 year/21 million dollar contract a long time ago, which is the longest contract ever.

    You might be thinking of Ilya Kovalchuk's 17 year/102 million dollar contract that was voided and changed to a 15 year/100 million dollar contract.
    That's gotta be it because I remember the one I'm thinking of getting voided now. Thanks for clearing that one up.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bcogswell
    If there is a delayed penalty the team that will have the man advantage will often pull their goalie in order to put on an extra player on the ice. Essentially giving them a 6 on 5 advantage until the opposing team manages to touch the puck. Once they touch the puck, the delayed penalty is called and the goalie comes back out.

    Thats the only reason I can think of for during the middle of a game, however they will also pull the goalie at the end of the game in the last minute or so if they are down a goal and really want to pressure the other team. Its just a matter of whether the extra attacker is worth the chance of the other team getting an empty net goal.
    Ah ok, thanks.

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    Default Re: Any NHL fans? Teach me hockey.

    Random questions more:

    -Can someone describe the positions and their importances more?

    The forwards consist of a left wing, a center, and a right wing.
    The defenseman are two stoppers or good quarterbacks on the back end.
    Then the goalie, which I see as the most important division.


    -How many players on a team? How do rotations/lineups/subs work?

    Teams run 4 lines they must submit pregame. That's 3 forwards per line, 2 defensemen per line for a total of 22 players including the goalie and the backup.

    Teams are usually organized by the top line, essentially your best players at each position.
    The second line is your second best players at each position.
    the third line is usually a utility line, 2-way line-up.
    Then the checking line which is usually out there to rough up other lines or stop the top line.
    They generally stick to these lines, may mix them up on powerplays or penalty kills, but on the most part the lines skate together throughout the year.
    Shifts usually last for one offensive zone chance per line, when the puck gets towards neutral zone or the opposing ends they usually line change, which could be anywhere from 30 seconds to a minute and a half. Lines may vary on the powerplay where you want 2 strong blueliners with decent shots and your best scorers. When you're short handed you want your best 2 way players to kill the penalty


    -Is there any sort of US vs. Canada rivalry in the league?

    The top rivalry is Canada and Russia. Although on the international stage US is emerging as a force. Internationally, the Juniors have garnered more success. We're a threat, but as much as Argentina is a threat in International basketball.
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    Default Re: Any NHL fans? Teach me hockey.

    Quote Originally Posted by irondarts
    NHL players don't get as much AAV as other sports, but they get very long deals.

    The current richest deals in the NHL are:

    Alex Ovechkin - 13 years/124 million
    Shea Weber - 14 years/110 million
    Ryan Suter - 13 years/98 million
    Zach Parise - 13 years/98 million
    Sidney Crosby - 12 years/104.4 million
    Rick DiPietro - 15 years/67.5 million (Probably the worst NHL contract ever)
    Ilya Kovalchuk - 15 years/100 million


    The contract that paid the most per year in NHL history was Jaromir Jagr's 7 year/77 million dollar contract with the Capitals.
    The way these contract are set up though is pretty unique. The bulk of these contracts are paid in the top end of it. They slowly dindle down and you can send them to the minors with a minors contract in place.

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    Thanks to all so far

    I'm sure I'll pick up on lots more as I watch more games

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    Default Re: Any NHL fans? Teach me hockey.

    Looks like you've got the rest of your questions answered already..

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bcogswell
    Looks like you've got the rest of your questions answered already..
    Alright, here's another couple...

    -Who are favs to win Cup this year?
    -What individual awards are there?
    -How many guys on a roster?

    Also, don't think anyone answered my question about what nationalities most players in the NHL are from.

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    Default Re: Any NHL fans? Teach me hockey.

    -Who are favs to win Cup this year?

    The preseason favorites were The NY Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Vancouver Canucks, and the LA Kings. They all started slow from the gate though.
    Right now the hottest teams are Chicago, San Jose, and Ottawa.
    My bet right now would be St.Louis, but I got to stick to my Flyers. Although Hartnell is out


    -What individual awards are there?

    Hart Memorial - MVP
    Vezina- Best Goalie
    Norris- Best Defenseman
    Calder- ROY
    Lady Byng- Most Sportmanlike
    Selke- Best Defensive Forward
    Jack Adams- Coach of the Year

    The rest are pretty wishy washy


    -How many guys on a roster?

    22 including 2 goalies, although you have a minor league team to select from

    Also, don't think anyone answered my question about what nationalities most players in the NHL are from.

    My Guess would be Canadian

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    Quote Originally Posted by D-Rose
    Alright, here's another couple...

    -Who are favs to win Cup this year?
    -What individual awards are there?
    -How many guys on a roster?

    Also, don't think anyone answered my question about what nationalities most players in the NHL are from.

    - NHL is never clear cut like the NBA is for who the front runner for the championship is, however the Kings did win it last year.

    - Hart Memorial Trophy (MVP decided by the media)
    - Vezina Trophy (Best goalie decided by the GMs)
    - James Norris Memorial Trophy (Best Defensemen decided by the media)
    - Calder Memorial Trophy (Rookie of the Year decided by the media)
    - Lady Byng Memorial Trophy (Most Sportsmanlike combined with high level of play decided by the media)
    - Frank J. Selke Trophy (Best defensive forward decided by the media)
    - Jack Adams Trophy (Best coach decided by the media)
    - Bill Masterson Memorial Trophy (Shows perseverance and sportsmanship decided by the media)
    - Ted Lindsay Award (Most outstanding player decided by the players)
    - Bridgestone Messier Leadership Award (shows leadership to his team both on and off the court decided by Messier)
    - NHL Foundation Award (Enrich the lives of his community decided by the Media)
    - General Manager of the Year (Decided on both GMs, executives, and media)

    - There can be up to 23 players on the roster, however only 18 skaters and 2 goalies can be dressed for a game.

    - Canadians make up the majority of the league, however there is still quite a few Americans, Russians, Swedish players and various other places.

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    Default Re: Any NHL fans? Teach me hockey.

    It should also be mentioned that EA's NHL video game series is probably the best sports video game series around. I've been playing NHL '13 non stop lately.

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    Default Re: Any NHL fans? Teach me hockey.

    Quote Originally Posted by irondarts
    It should also be mentioned that EA's NHL video game series is probably the best sports video game series around. I've been playing NHL '13 non stop lately.
    It puts everyone back at square one. I've been hooked

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    Default Re: Any NHL fans? Teach me hockey.

    I enjoy watching the game, but I always feel like I don't know what I should be looking out for. I know the positions and stuff, but it seems like when they're out on the ice its just organized chaos and the only time they can actually get into formations and stuff is off of face offs and during power plays.

    On a side note, I was supposed to go to a minor league hockey game tonight, but had to back out

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