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  • 2019-20 NHL Previews – Vancouver Canucks

    2019-20 NHL Previews – Vancouver Canucks

    2018-19 Record: 35-36-11  81pts. – – 5th Place in Pacific

    Playoffs: Missed

     

    2019-20 Jersey Guide:

    VAN HomeVAN RoadVAN 50 Alt 1VAN 50 Alt 2

     

    Key Additions: F – Micheal Ferland, F – Justin Bailey, F – Tyler Graovac, D – Oscar Fantenberg, D – Tyler Myers, D – Jordie Benn, F – JT Miller

     

    Key Departures: F – Markus Granlund, D – Derrick Pouliot, F – Brendan Guance, D – Luke Schenn, F – Tom Pyatt, G – Marek Mazanec, F – Ryan Spooner

     

    2019-20 Preview:

    Entering their golden year, the Vancouver Canucks look to have a memorable 2019-20 season. Along with some new threads for the 50th year of the team, along with the return of the beautiful Black Skate jersey, the Canucks also did some retooling to their roster.

     

    The Canucks retooled half of their defense with the free agent signings of Tyler Myers, Jordie Benn, and Oscar Fantenberg. The Canucks also traded for JT Miller from the Tampa Bay Lightning, and signed free agent forward Micheal Ferland. With the additions of Ferland, Benn, Myers, and Miller the Canucks added size, experience, toughness, and scoring to a team that ranked 26th last season in the latter department.

     

    The Canucks need to create some Cap space so they can re-sign restricted free agent forward Brock Boeser, but they also need to deal with forward Loui Eriksson who no longer wants to be in Vancouver. Could a trade or buyout of Eriksson help the case of signing Boeser, or could something else come into play to get Boeser signed to a new contract? One way or another the two are tied to eachother in this certain situation.

     

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  • X75 Unsanctioned – Horizon Zero Dawn

    X75 Unsanctioned – Horizon Zero Dawn

    X75 goes Unsanctioned!!

     

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    X75 Unsanctioned is back with the continuation of Horizon Zero Dawn. Michael picks up where he left off back in June for the Season Two debut.

    — Watch live at https://www.twitch.tv/themichaelx75

     

    Want to see Michael and his friends play a certain game? Let us know and we’ll put it on the list of games to play.

     

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  • Riveters Unveil New Jersey for 2019-20 Season

    Riveters Unveil New Jersey for 2019-20 Season

    Last night the NWHL tweeted a teaser of a new Metropolitan Riveters jersey for the 2019-20 season, and stated that it would be unveiled Friday, September 27th. Here is what the league tweeted:

     

    From first look at this teaser we see that the Riveters primary color this season will be white, which will be the first time they have done so since the inaugural season when they were known as the New York Riveters. We also see the color navy on the sleeves which is also a return since the team’s rebrand to the Metropolitian Riveters as part of their partnership with the New Jersey Devils, which saw the Riveters don Devils inspired jerseys the past two seasons.

     

    However ladies and gentlemen the time for speculation is no more as the after a night of pondering, and envisioning what these new jerseys for the Riveters will look like, here is the official jersey of the 2019-20 Metropolitan Riveters:

     

    So here we are with the Riveters new jersey and here are some observations that jump out right away. After three seasons of having red as a primary color it has now been regulated to just the collar of the jersey. Also for the sleeves it is primarily navy, with white stripes to give it a piping look. Per the NWHL release here is more information on the sleeves:

     

    “The Riveters’ new sweater features a red collar and blue sleeves that are broken up by three white stripes. These stripes hold a special connection to Rosie and to American history. Beginning on D-Day, Allied aircraft had alternating stripes painted on their wings and fuselages to help identify friend from foe.

    The stripes on the Riveters’ new jersey serve as an homage to the women who worked in factories constructing aircraft, munitions and other war materials. Without them, an Allied victory in World War II would not have been possible, which is one of the reasons why Rosie the Riveter has become an enduring symbol of female empowerment.”

     

    For the shoulders we see on the right shoulder (left to us) there is a “5” logo to commemorate the team and league’s fifth season in a military style patch format, and on the opposite shoulder we see where the player jersey numbers will go. Here is an image of the full uniform look that Riveters play by play commentator Matt Falkenbury shared on Twitter:

    https://twitter.com/MattFPxP/status/1177583729147109378?s=20

     

    As you can see with Matt’s full uniform reveal the Riveters are using more of a “mechanic” like font for the names and numbers this season which is a welcome change from the typical usual fonts that we see used all of the time.

     

    Now with this new uniform for the Riveters revealed an expected change for the Connecticut Whale is now expected as the last two seasons the Whale have been wearing white as their primary color. Hopefully, and this is just our opinion, the Whale keeps their current style and make the primary color green.

     

    *Graphics courtesy of the NWHL.

     

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  • 2019-20 NHL Previews – Toronto Maple Leafs

    2019-20 NHL Previews – Toronto Maple Leafs

    2018-19 Record: 46-28-8  10pts. – – 3rd Place in Atlantic

    Playoffs: Lost in First Round to Boston

     

    2019-20 Jersey Guide:

    TOR HomeTOR Road

     

    Key Additions: F – Kenny Agostino, F – Nick Shore, D – Tyson Barrie, F – Alexander Kerfoot, D – Cody Ceci, D – Ben Harpur, F – Jason Spezza, F – Pontus Aberg, D – Jordan Schmaltz

     

    Key Departures: F – Tyler Ennis, D – Calle Rosen, F – Connor Brown, D – Nikita Zaitsev, F – Nazem Kadri,  D – Ron Hainsey, F – Patrick Marleau, F – Josh Jooris, D – Igor Ozhiganov, D – Andreas Borgman, G – Garret Sparks

     

    2019-20 Preview:

    For the Toronto Maple Leafs the continued journey to make it past the first round of the playoffs and deep into the playoffs for a chance at the Stanley Cup would be addressed with a pair of trades that saw the Maple Leafs send forward Nazem Kadri and defenseman Calle Rosen to the Colorado Avalanche for defenseman Tyson Barrie and forward Alexander Kerfoot. Then they would do a big six person trade that would see the Maple Leafs aqcuire defensemen Cody Ceci and Ben Harpur from the Ottawa Senators.

     

    The Maple Leafs would also trade forward Patrick Marleau to the Carolina Hurricanes, whould buy him out five days later, and then sign forward Jason Spezza to keep some veteran depth on the team.

     

    The Maple Leafs, however, have a much bigger concern and that is with restricted free agent forward Mitch Marner who could go the route of William Nylander, but actually miss the entire season instead of signing at the 11th hour. Last season Nylander set a very dangerous precedent for Toronto’s top restricted free agents, and we will see a repeat performance from Marner as the days move closer to the start of the 2019-20 NHL season.

     

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  • Capitals Announce 2019-20 Third Jersey Schedule

    Capitals Announce 2019-20 Third Jersey Schedule

    Today the Washington Capitals announced their 2019-20 third jersey schedule, which will see them wear the retro red, white, and blue jerseys in 12 homes games this season.

     

     

    The Capitals will wear their third jerseys in the following games this season with our jersey tracking to show the respective matchups:

    Nov. 11th – v. Arizona Coyotes

    ARI RoadWAS Alt

    Dec. 9th – v Columbus Blue Jackets

    CLB RoadWAS Alt

    Dec. 27th – v. Columbus Blue Jackets

    CLB RoadWAS Alt

    Dec. 31st – v. New York Islanders

    NYI RoadWAS Alt

    Jan. 11th – v. New Jersey Devils

    NJ RoadWAS Alt

    Jan. 16th – v. New Jersey Devils

    NJ RoadWAS Alt

    Feb. 2nd – v. Pittsburgh Penguins

    PIT RoadWAS Alt

    Feb. 8th – v. Philadelphia Flyers

    PHI RoadWAS Alt

    Feb. 10th – v. New York Islanders

    NYI RoadWAS Alt

    Feb. 23rd – v. Pittsburgh Penguins

    PIT RoadWAS Alt

    Mar. 4th – v. Philadelphia Flyers

    PHI RoadWAS Alt

    Mar. 26th – v. New York Rangers

    NYR RoadWAS Alt

     

    As seen the Capitals will wear their thirds against the Devils, Islanders, Blue Jackets, Penguins, and Flyers twice, and the Rangers and Coyotes once. Interestingly the Capitals will not be wearing their thirds against their other Metropolitan Division Rival Carolina Hurricanes who will wear their thirds against the Capitals on January 3rd in Raleigh, NC.

     

    It is very cool to know that the Capitals will be wearing their thirds against the Coyotes in November, and the Coyotes will do the same when they wear their Kachina jerseys in February against the Capitals, but I think it would be even cooler if the two teams wore their respective thirds in the same game against each other.

     

     

    *Feature Image courtesy of the Washington Capitals.

     

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  • X75 Unsanctioned – Late Night NHL 20

    X75 Unsanctioned – Late Night NHL 20

    X75 goes Unsanctioned!!

     

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    On the latest edition of X75 Unsanctioned Michael does some late night gaming with NHL 20.

     

    Watch Michael stream live on Twitch at Twitch.tv/TheMichaelX75.

     

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  • 2019-20 NHL Previews – Tampa Bay Lightning

    2019-20 NHL Previews – Tampa Bay Lightning

    2018-19 Record: 62-16-4  128pts. – – 1st Place in Atlantic and NHL

    Playoffs: Lost in First Round to Columbus

     

    2019-20 Jersey Guide:

    TB HomeTB RoadTB Alt

     

    Key Additions: G – Curtis McElhinney, D – Luke Witkowski, G – Scott Wedgewood, D – Luke Schenn, G – Marek Mazanec, G – Mike Condon, D – Kevin Shattenkirk

     

    Key Departures: D – Anton Stralman, F – Andy Andreoff, F – JT Miller, F – Ryan Callahan, D – Dan Girardi

     

    2019-20 Preview:

    Going into the 2019 Offseason the Tampa Bay Lightning were looking for answers after their shocking defeat at the hands of the Columbus Blue Jackets in four games. Given the salary cap space they had to work with the Lightning only made small depth moves instead of any larger moves.

     

    The Lightning would sign goalie Curtis McElhinney and defensemen Luke Schenn and Luke Witkowski, and then trade injured forward Ryan Callahan to Ottawa for goaltender Mike Condon. The trade being an obvious move to dump salary so they can re-sign restricted free agent forward Brayden Point.

     

    The Lightning will still be a dominant force this upcoming season, but will they coast through the season like they did last season, or will they hit some speed bumps along the way and force them to battle adversity? That will be the key to how the Lightning do during the 2019-20 regular season and playoffs.

     

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  • TXHT Podcast – A Conversation with Steve Seftel

    TXHT Podcast – A Conversation with Steve Seftel

    Ladies and Gentlemen the TXHT podcast is back a whole new episode as we are joined by former Washington Capitals player Steve Seftel.

     

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    We speak with Seftel on a number topics including his hockey career, his time with the Washington Capitals, why he decided to write the book “Shattered Ice”, and why he felt that it was important to become an advocate for Mental Health.

     

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    “Modern Guns” by Eyeshine

     

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  • NWHL News and Notes – September 25th, 2019

    NWHL News and Notes – September 25th, 2019

    Today in the NWHL it was announced that Madison Packer of the Metropolitan Riveters will be working with the Kyle Pavone Foundation (KPF).

     

    Packer, an original NWHLer and Riveter, will be promoting the foundation at all home games this season in honor of her childhood friend Kyle Pavone who passed away on August 25th, 2018 from an accidental overdose.

    Riveters

    Kyle and Madison were both raised on the same block in the Detroit suburbs. Pavone was also the former frontman of the band We Came as Romans.

     

    At all home games this season Packer will be wearing a KPF cap as she lines up with her team for pre-game introductions to the crowd, and will also have KPF caps available at all Riveters post game meet and greets with the fans and will sign the caps for any fans who purchase them for a a donation of $20.

     

    All proceeds of the caps sales will go directly to the foundation, and Packer will make an additional, personal contribution.

     

    “Kyle Pavone was an avid hockey fan, and we grew up down the street from one another, often playing street hockey, toilet papering each other’s houses with friends or siblings, and running around the neighborhood causing harmless havoc. It is important to remember Kyle for the legacy he left, the lives he touched and the music he created. It is also vital that we pay attention to the work his family
    is doing in the creation of this foundation, and the message behind it.

    Overdose is currently the leading cause of death in America for people under 50. It is hard to have the uncomfortable conversations, but it is harder to see a family and community endure the loss. Mental health is important. Substance abuse education is important. They are separate categories that often work hand-in-hand. I have lost a lot of people I love, and watched a lot of people I care about lose someone they love to substance abuse or suicide. Given the statistics, I know I am not alone. This season I am teaming up with the Kyle Pavone Foundation to drive awareness in a much-
    needed category, to raise funds to provide resources, and to start a conversation so we can begin to turn the tide. It takes a village to enact change. Join me this season in supporting the Kyle Pavone Foundation, and in standing as an ally for those struggling. To anyone out there who feels lost: you are loved, you are needed, and you matter.”

    — Madison Packer

    All players will partake in the 50 percent cut of revenue from league sponsorship and media deals. Plus they will also receive 15 percent of revenue from apparel sold with their name on it.

    TXHT will continue to provide NWHL coverage as more signings are announced.

    *Graphics courtesy of the NWHL.

     

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  • Capitals Trim Roster by One

    Capitals Trim Roster by One

    Today the Washington Capitals have announced that they have trimmed their training camp roster to 34 before heading into the second half of the preseason.

     

    Sent to Hershey

    #27 – Alexander Alexeyev (D)

     

    This would be the Capitals lone roster cut before heading to Chicago for their three game road trip to finish the preseason.

     

    The Capitals are now carrying 19 forwards, 11 defensemen, and four goaltenders going into tonights preseason game against Chicago.

     

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