Re: NTC thoughts
As much with the situation in Chicago with the events from years past, and how horrible the cover-up seems to be, I don't see the league going too hard on Chicago because the people who were responsible at the time (cover-up, et.al) are mostly no longer with the organization. Likely some fines for the executives and the owner, but that will be about it. I am not saying I agree with that punishment, what happened was horrible, but sadly I don't see much being done.
As for what 10 teams would be on the list... I think Boston, Edmonton and even Chicago are more ideal teams compared to others. Here is how I'd rank them (if I was a player);
1. Buffalo -- disfunction after disfunction and so much negativity
2. Arizona -- lack of a fan base and any kind of recognition in the media
3. Winnipeg -- The team is good, but the winters and taxes SUCK
4. Calgary -- Sutter's system is a pain, and like Winnipeg, winters and taxes are no fun
5. Ottawa -- The team is up and coming, but this team is the 3rd most popular in its own city behind Toronto and Montreal. Throw in a dysfunctional owner as the cherry on top.
6. Minnesota -- Their cap situation is going to be brutal, and this team will not be competitive until all of those CAP penalties are gone. Throw in small market and cold weather.
7. Seattle -- It is early in their existence, but Francis seems to be playing more of a long game, and this team will not be good for a few years.
8. Columbus -- They still have a lot to figure out. They could be good though, just really tough to say.
9. Nashville -- They are going to be in a world of hurt in the next few seasons with bad contracts and an aging core. Throw in small market media and yeah, that's no fun.
10. San Jose -- Too many big contracts on too many aging pieces. Will struggle to be a playoff team for many years but not actually get anywhere.
Why is Boston good... because they are still in win now mode, and can very well make a push to win this season.
Why is Edmonton good... because regardless of Holland, playing on the save team as McDavid should always give you a chance to win.
Why is Chicago good... because they are somehow making their bad cap situation good, and have great prospects to pair with vets like Kane and Toews. (Organizational disfunction aside)
Why is Vancouver good... because they are trending up with their young talent, and Vancouver itself has a good fan base and not horrible winters.
Just my 2 cents
12 Team - Dynasty H2H Category
Skaters CAT: G, A, +/-, PIM, PPP, SHP, GWG, SOG
Goalies CAT: W, L, GAA, SV, SV%, SHO
Roster: 3C, 3LW, 3RW, 5D, Util, 2G, 5BN, 3IR
C: Crosby, Stuetzle, RNH, Couturier
LW: Ovechkin, Guentzel, Toffoli, Knies
RW: Fiala, Perron, DeBrusk, Zuccarello
D: Seider, Hronek, Pietrangelo, Heiskanen, McAvoy, Chychrun
Util: Ekholm
G: Vanecek, Gustavsson, UPL, Lyon, Forsburg
Blue = Bench / Red = IR
(Also in 2x 1-yr leagues but they aren't important)
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