# NHL: February 2022 **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Tags:** hockey-nhl\ **Created:** [February 2, 2022, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-february-2022/958811 "2022-02-02T19:38:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![dalej42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2022, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-february-2022/958811/1 "2022-02-02T19:38:04Z")
New month, new thread. And, since the NHL won’t be going to the Olympics, there will be a lot of make up games from all the cancelled Covid games. > Alex Ovechkin is in the Covid protocol and will miss tonight as well as the All Star Game. At least he’s not going to get suspended for missing the All Star Game. ---
**Author:** ![Guinastasia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guinastasia/32/5751_2.png) [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2022, 6:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-february-2022/958811/2 "2022-02-03T06:23:34Z")
Now that piece of garbage, Tom Wilson is going to be to the captain for the Metro. Now I’m seriously debating if I should watch. 🤢 ---
**Author:** ![Guest-starring\_Id](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guest-starring_id/32/21736_2.png) [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2022, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-february-2022/958811/3 "2022-02-04T01:42:12Z")
This is just the most laughably blankety-blank ridiculous “evil bastard straight out of central casting” el-shmuck-o-face that you can possibly, humanly get. scroll down to pt. 4…warning: dumb-ass gross…I didn’t even finish it, it was so ludicrous… > **[WATCH: Full Blackhawks Town Hall Event | Chicago Blackhawks](https://www.nhl.com/blackhawks/news/watch-full-blackhawks-town-hall-event-330488952)** > > Watch the full stream of the Blackhawks Town Hall, held Wednesday night before a meeting with the Minnesota Wild Here’s his later-on retraction: > [@](#): > > “Tonight, at the Chicago Blackhawks town hall, my response to two questions crossed the line. I want to apologize to the fans and those reporters, and I regret that my response overshadowed the great work this organization is doing to **move forward**. We have the right leaders and right processes in place to create a safe environment for our employees and players.” Pretty sure the bolded indicates he still might not address the questions asked. ETA: Sorry - shoulda mentioned that chairman Rocky Wirtz (gipper name!) was ‘dealing’ with questions about abused player Kyle Beach, as well as addressing trying to improve the overall climate of trust and leadership. ---
**Author:** ![tim-n-va](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tim-n-va/32/3001_2.png) [@tim-n-va](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tim-n-va)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2022, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-february-2022/958811/4 "2022-02-04T22:50:04Z")
Tom Wilson is replacing Ovechkin as a player. Claude Giroux is replacing Ovechkin as team captain. ---
**Author:** ![Guinastasia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guinastasia/32/5751_2.png) [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2022, 10:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-february-2022/958811/5 "2022-02-05T22:35:24Z")
Yeah, I saw that. I still hate that fucking thug. ---
**Author:** ![tim-n-va](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tim-n-va/32/3001_2.png) [@tim-n-va](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tim-n-va)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2022, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-february-2022/958811/6 "2022-02-10T20:26:14Z")
Six game suspension for Brad Marchand for roughing and high-sticking the Penguins goalie. Anyone outside of Boston think that was too many? ---
**Author:** ![Ike\_Witt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ike_witt/32/283_2.png) [@Ike\_Witt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ike_Witt)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2022, 8:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-february-2022/958811/7 "2022-02-10T20:41:02Z")
The best way to not be punished as a repeat offender is to not be a repeat offender. ---
**Author:** ![Guest-starring\_Id](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guest-starring_id/32/21736_2.png) [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2022, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-february-2022/958811/8 "2022-02-10T20:52:17Z")
Huh, just finding out about this. From this areal view we see a quick chirp form Murray at The Little Puke… [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/bOFU_wvmZRQ/maxresdefault.jpg "Brad Marchand Punches & Hits Tristan Jarry In The Head With Stick") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOFU_wvmZRQ) …but what he possibly could have said (“you’re too short even for your mom”?) to warrant not just a post-whistle punch but also a sticked visor is anybody’s guess with this demented twerp (who, if only he dropped all this scummy weaselry, could have, instead, been acknowledged as a dynamic top ten scorer…but…_oh well_). At first I thought more, but then I thought, yeah, five, and only because Murray suffered no injury. With Tippet, I was surprised his record over his two years in Edmonton was 96-62-14, which might be nothing to write home about, but nor is it .500, which is what I was totally expecting. Totally a case of a perfectly good coach who wasn’t exactly dealt the best hand with the group he had to work with; hopefully finds work again soon. Heh, I remember some of his post-games…sure, a tired, end-of-the-road feel goin on. ---
**Author:** ![dalej42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2022, 10:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-february-2022/958811/9 "2022-02-10T22:56:41Z")
Looks the NHL is determined to keep the Yotes in Arizona, it’s official > **[Coyotes to Play at ASU's Multi-Purpose Arena Next Season](https://www.nhl.com/coyotes/news/arizona-coyotes--arizona-state-university-announce-agreement-that-will-allow-coyotes-to-play-at-asus-new-multi-purpose-arena-next-season/c-330674434?tid=282299844)** > > Coyotes In Discussions with Ice Den Scottsdale To Serve As The Club's Full-Time Practice Facility ---
**Author:** ![Ike\_Witt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ike_witt/32/283_2.png) [@Ike\_Witt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ike_Witt)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2022, 5:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-february-2022/958811/10 "2022-02-11T17:12:03Z")
Bettman will never admit defeat on the Phoenix thing. To be fair, the whole experience in the desert has been ‘odoriferous’ to say the least. I do think that they deserve a shot in a hockey building that is near where people live, and not a chore to get to (my understanding of the current building). The only problem is that should have happened 10+ years ago. ---
**Author:** ![Guest-starring\_Id](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guest-starring_id/32/21736_2.png) [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2022, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-february-2022/958811/11 "2022-02-12T01:05:31Z")
> [@tim-n-va](#): > > Anyone outside of Boston think that was too many? Damn - way too late to do this - should’ve been in my previous post. [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/fqKvrJ5ftWY/maxresdefault.jpg "Gameshow Time As "How Many Games?" is played to debate recent NHL hits and suspensions l Tim and Sid") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqKvrJ5ftWY&t=12) (no - nothing to do with the current Marchand thing - just wanted to show the tacky intro) 🙂 Hearing a lot of buzz that Marchand should’ve gotten closer to, like, 20 games, because this is now his (I think) _tenth_ suspension, which is, sure, gross, and that only _that severe_ an infraction might make him finally come to his senses, especially with wage loss, and the prospect of - what? - maybe a _30_-game suspension next time around. ---
**Author:** ![Guinastasia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guinastasia/32/5751_2.png) [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2022, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-february-2022/958811/12 "2022-02-15T00:26:48Z")
Makes me want the Pens to hire Matt Cooke as an assistant coach or something. Just so he can sit on the bench and star at Bruins fans. ---
**Author:** ![Guinastasia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guinastasia/32/5751_2.png) [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2022, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-february-2022/958811/13 "2022-02-16T01:33:02Z")
HE DID IT!!! AND AGAINST THE FLYERS TOO!!!: > **[Crosby scores 500th goal; Penguins rally past Flyers in OT](https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/penguins-sidney-crosby-scores-500th-career-nhl-goal/)** > > Pittsburgh Penguins superstar Sidney Crosby scored his 500th career NHL goal on Tuesday night against the Philadelphia Flyers. 🏒 😂 😁 😂 💯 💯 💯 💯 💯 👏 👏 👏 🐧 🐧 🐧 (It’s also Jaromir Jagr’s 50th birthday. Fate?) ---
**Author:** ![Guest-starring\_Id](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guest-starring_id/32/21736_2.png) [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2022, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-february-2022/958811/14 "2022-02-21T18:11:03Z")
Not NHL, but this is maybe one of the most outlandish things I think I’ve ever seen… > **[Junior hockey player gets lifetime ban for punching referee](https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/junior-hockey-player-gets-lifetime-ban-for-punching-referee-161416281.html)** > > This guy won't be suiting up in the USPHL ever again. Sure, Paul Holmgren one time took out Andy Van Hellemond back in the day, but I thought we’d kinda evolved a bit from that… ---
**Author:** ![dalej42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2022, 11:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-february-2022/958811/15 "2022-02-21T23:28:57Z")
The Blackhawks have finally parted ways with Bobby Hull. > **[Hawks mutually part ways with Bobby Hull as team ambassador](https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/sports/nbcsports/blackhawks-mutually-part-ways-with-bobby-hull-as-team-ambassador/2765552/?_osource=SocialFlowFB_CHBrand&fbclid=IwAR1n6XaQsK_ejXbGv1b3eqcTT_jKrfmOXuhPhLinXj9dBYZAh1bd9CpN81U)** > > The Blackhawks have mutually parted ways with Bobby Hull as a team ambassador, the team confirmed to NBC Sports Chicago on Monday. Amazing he lasted so long, it was back in 1998 when he said that Hitler had some good ideas but went too far. ---
**Author:** ![Guest-starring\_Id](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guest-starring_id/32/21736_2.png) [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2022, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-february-2022/958811/16 "2022-02-22T00:51:38Z")
Heh, always wondered what those ideas could have possibly been. Ha - Chelios picking the Black Hawks over the Habs and the Wings as a post-career thing. Sure, his time and impact in Chi-town was undeniable, obviously, but it was also (just as much, pretty much) with the other teams, too. I wonder if he really had to agonize and rack his brain/heart over where to settle. ---
**Author:** ![Ike\_Witt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ike_witt/32/283_2.png) [@Ike\_Witt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ike_Witt)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2022, 1:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-february-2022/958811/17 "2022-02-25T13:08:18Z")
Chara just broke the record for games played by a defenceman. Congratulations to him for that. I have to admit that I never thought he’d last this long. I always assumed that he’d have knee or ankle issues because of his height but he has been pretty darn durable. ---
**Author:** ![tim-n-va](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tim-n-va/32/3001_2.png) [@tim-n-va](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tim-n-va)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2022, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-february-2022/958811/18 "2022-02-26T00:51:14Z")
All teams have tough weeks but Columbus having Toronto, Florida, Carolina and Pittsburgh in six days is brutal. ---
**Author:** ![Guest-starring\_Id](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guest-starring_id/32/21736_2.png) [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2022, 4:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-february-2022/958811/19 "2022-02-26T16:59:45Z")
Wow Dominic Haesk goes bonzai on Ovi and Russians in general: > **[Dominik Hasek calls Ovechkin a 'chicken sh-t', wants NHL to suspend all Russians](https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/dominik-hasek-calls-ovechkin-chicken-shit-wants-nhl-suspend-all-russians-143643183.html)** > > Dominik Hasek called for the NHL to take action against the league's Russian players. Unfortunately, even though Ovi wants nothing more than peace, he stll supports Putin. Not sure how much contortion is required for those somewhat disparate concepts. ---
**Author:** ![wolfman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/a8b319/32.png) [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2022, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-february-2022/958811/20 "2022-02-26T23:39:47Z")
Okay so I am going to finish out this month, or this year asking why we have to have a new thread every fucking month? We lose all season coherency so someone can create a new thread with 15 views every months? Why? there is no bonus for starting a thread. I now make my final stand on a season long thread so thoughts can continue, by creating a season finishing thread, in hopes that we can all learn to do the season in a single , cohesive thread. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-february-2022/958811.md?page=2)