Bryan Long

@roscoe2021 @Roger_Chiasson @walsha The 21 year old freshman aren't typically the future NHLers, but they're why the future NHLers are now choosing to come. It's a bigger, older league, which prepares them to slide into the NHL at 18/19. That's the point.

@roscoe2021 @Roger_Chiasson @walsha I get it. Junior hockey is a mess, but this rule doesn't solve that. If anything, you'll see kids starting their junior careers earlier, when they're less prepared to navigate it.

The “5 in 5” rule cannot and will not stand as applied to College Hockey.

@Roger_Chiasson @roscoe2021 @walsha It's just not the same. I played in the late 90's and have an '08 navigating his path now. The NCAA FINALLY has emerged as the premiere development path for the NHL...why would they stand idle when these changes would clearly alter that.

@roscoe2021 @walsha Bingo. I played in the late 80s with virtually 100% 18/19 yo freshmen in D1. Then LSSU, Maine started the jr age out 20/21 trend which morphed across all D1, D3 and now AHCA so now the entire 🏒 world is on a 2-3 year post HS delay. New rule realigns 🏒 with all other sports.

I still can’t get over the fact that getting hammered at a Chinese restaurant is like a foreign concept to people outside of New England

@JayRauser @Jessemedscience I thought the same thing as you, but I'd argue that those names validate the idea of playing them. All of those guys got minutes, got exposed, and moved on from without remorse. His point is that you need to give a stretch to them before pulling plug prematurely.

@Jessemedscience There were also tons of people who said the same thing with Bjork, JFK, Studnicka, Beeacher, Vakanienen, Spooner. Theres always a chance they could go off and a good chance they could be a bust. I really dont see it in Lysel his compete level isnt even close to Mintens

What’s happening with Fraser Minten is exactly the reason Boston should (and will) explore integrating Matthew Poitras and Fabian Lysell into this lineup Not for a cup of coffee, but a serious opportunity to contribute. Toronto barely gave Minten a test drive before making the brutal mistake of projecting him as a bottom-6 forward with 3C (ceiling). It’s so easy for most fans to glimpse at a box score and make an uneducated determination about a player — (just admit you don’t watch AHL/NCAA games) As I have always said, Boston should proceed with caution with Lysell and Poitras. Boston doesn’t need to do anything significant at the deadline this year — they have some good young talent coming and risking longevity of success for a couple of extra days in April is not the play right now. Furthermore, I don’t think they miss a beat if they trim off the roster while getting a little younger — Marco Sturm has convinced me he knows what he’s doing #NHL #BRUINS #NHLBRUINS

@J_Swish24 Murph was my roommate in college...all-world human and teammate, and the smartest hockey player I ever played with.

Best Coaches I’ve ever had (not naming any names) *Troy Ward* best coach I never got to play for but taught me everything I know about the game in skills sessions. *Adam Foote*. Same category. Genius teacher when it comes to little details #1 Dave Hakstol. The Goat. #2 Dane Jackson. Maybe Best dude I’ve met in puck. Like an uncle to me. #3 Anders Sorenson (Might actually be number 1) #4 Luke Strand loved his mentality. Gave me my first real shot at being something. #5 Derek LaLonde (Beauty) shoutout GBG #6 Sheldon Keefe. Was ahead of his time how he processed the game. #7 Craig Berube. The Chief. NailGun. #8 Johnny Anderson. Straight out of slap shot. Legend of the game. Vodka Diet Cokes. #9 Pat Mikesch. All time guy. So smart on PP details. #10 Cory Murphy. One of the best assistants you could have. Shoutout IFK. #11 Eric Veilleux. He let J. Swish be J. Swish. Forever grateful for the Frenchman. Honestly should be higher on the list. #12 Brent Thompson. Just a guys’ guy. Wish I got more time with Tommer. I love old school beauties. -93.1

@TheGhettoGronk He's gonna tell his kids about this like Al Bundy throwing 4 TD's in a single game for Polk High.

Giants LT James Hudson was benched after becoming the first NFL player this century to commit FOUR penalties in one drive

@wfhtrader @HockeyThinkTank MN sees ice rinks as important resources the way the rest of the country invests in baseball fields, soccer facilities, etc. The minute our rinks become privately owned and run by clubs, it all ends.

Last week I had a post comparing Minnesota and Michigan. I had a bunch of people reach out asking for the same exercise for Minnesota and Massachusetts. Here are the numbers: USA Hockey Youth Registration in 2007-2008: Minnesota: 45,168 Massachusetts: 40,017 Difference: 5,151 more players registered in MN over MA USA Hockey Youth Registration in 2024-2025: Minnesota: 50,597 Massachusetts: 40,120 Difference: 10,477 more players in MN registered over MA USA Hockey Youth Registration from 2008-2025: Minnesota: +5429 players Massachusetts: -103 players Difference: In 15 years, MN is +5,532 players registered over MA 2007-2008 Players in D1 College Hockey Minnesota: 211 Massachusetts: 122 Difference: 89 more D1 players from MN over MA 2024-2025 Players in D1 College Hockey Minnesota: 249 Massachusetts: 117 Difference: 132 more D1 players from MN over MA Players in D1 College Hockey from 2008-2025 Minnesota: +38 Massachusetts: -5 Difference: In 15 years, MN is +43 players in D1 hockey over MA 2008 NHL Draft Picks Minnesota: 11 Massachusetts: 4 Difference: 7 more players drafted from MN over MA 2025 NHL Draft Picks Minnesota: 17 Massachusetts: 2 Difference: 15 more players drafted from MN over MI. NHL Draft Picks from 2008-2025 Minnesota: +6 Massachusetts: -2 Difference: In 15 years, MN is +8 in NHL draft picks over MA *This isn't a great sample size and draft numbers fluctuate a lot, but still these numbers are telling. The numbers speak for themselves.

@wfhtrader @HockeyThinkTank I grew up in MA and have now lived in MN for 16 years. This is simply not true. Hockey is definitely #1 here, but it's not at all the ONLY sport that matters. It's simply the only area in the US that the municipal infrastructure sees as critical investment.

@3YearLetterman @historyinmemes Th OP was the ultimate dog whistle for @3YearLetterman...They knew he'd come running.

@historyinmemes America peaked then

In the 1980s, around 20% of bed sales were waterbeds.

@Coachrosshockey @ChrisVannini You're not totally wrong, but there's a little nuance. Weak side wing should and can drop down, BUT Center can't leave net front unless he checks in with Nelson here. Have to stay until he checks off McDavid to Nelson.

@ChrisVannini Weak side wingers responsibility there not Matthews imo

Auston Matthews missed multiple point-blank winners in OT, lost the faceoff and drifted into the corner to leave Connor McDavid in the slot for the winner. Can't have that from your captain. Can't have it.

@TheHockeyNews Some of these guys walk like child actors throwing a baseball.

Of course Brady Tkachuk came dressed as a Bond villain

@Duncannotcoffee @Theskrypclub_ @BruinsDiehards Umm...It's absolutely not...it's in Minnesota. And I played HS hockey in Mass.

@Theskrypclub_ @BruinsDiehards Best high school hockey in the world is out of Boston

If NHL teams could only draft hometown players who would have the best team?

@jeremiahpeters_ @rwesthead @CTVNationalNews Ah...yes...noted CHL legend Brock Boeser. Those were the glory days.

@rwesthead @CTVNationalNews I ain't surprised it's a different world from heroes like Sydney Crosby. Brock Boeser ect $$ and young men don't mix good unless you have Support

Another woman comes forward alleging she was sexually assaulted by a group of major-junior hockey players. Her story tonight on CTV National News. @CTVNationalNews

Lakers sweep 14U!

Girls 14 U Tier 1 An exciting finish to a well matches game sees the Lakers taking a 2-0 lead in the final minutes. The Chicago Mission answer closing the gap to one in the final minute of play but the Lakers prevail in a 2-1 win.

@darcyrossiter @KVanValkenburg This is a criminally underrated tweet.

@KVanValkenburg Javar went with the Wayne Jenkins playbook I see

When some of us said that the LMPD in no way, shape or form deserved the benefit of doubt because of its well-earned reputation, this is exactly the kind of shit we meant.

@JustinB90072145 @Super70sSports this times 100. The buzz within the stadium (and city) was unmatched when Pedro pitched.

@Super70sSports Pedro Friday night starts at Fens Can’t explain it unless you were there Like Tyson’s first 10 fights

I do not believe any human being has ever thrown a baseball with more skill than Pedro Martinez did from 1997 to 2003.

@eclipse676 @PistolRick Crazy story...I was there...and left at halftime before all the drama. I was playing minor league hockey in Mobile and we got free tix...it was raining and cold, and the first half sucked. 🥴.

@PistolRick Byron Leftwich getting carried down the field by his teammates as he continue to play with a broken leg and then attempted to bring Marshall to Victory ✌️ Greatest thing I’ve ever seen youtu.be/Oa1JhHcGD7g?si…

What’s one college football moment you wish you could see again for the first time?

@maggiekb1 Just wait until the rest of the country learns about the early 90's Jefferson Jags hockey dynasty.

Has the rest of America heard about “duck duck grey duck” yet?