Devils Sign Mercer to Extension, Sens Reach Agreement on New Arena, CBJ Hires Nash

[@pierrepellerin249]

I just want to thank you for your hard work. Your news videos are the best to keep us informed on everything NHL related. Looking foward to another season of news, comments and reviews from your great channel.

[@onthego147]

@@pierrepellerin249 AMEN

[@Scantronimus466]

He truly is majestic.

[@f.n04]

Huge news for the city and the Sens. Way overdue but it’s finally getting started

[@epiphany519]

Congratulations Ottawa. I'm grateful you will be getting the new arena and district. I'm in Edmonton and I know how much it's done here. Take care all.

[@adamjohanson5638]

Great day to be a Sens fan. Thank you Michael Andlauer

[@MrXanderii]

I live in ottawa and I'm glad the NCC took the time and didn't rush s deal with Melnyk.

[@Reverendbrown1]

Nash has been working with the CBJ front office since retiring from playing

[@RiotnRespect]

Happy Mercer is signed! Also, I was in the same boat with NHL’s franchise mode. I’m curious to see what they do with the mode this year.

[@DanRaidersWarriorsSharksGiants]

Timo Time

[@deltagolavista1]

So glad the arena got NCC approval. If you don't live in Ottawa, you really have no idea how much of a bureaucratic blight that organization is to the development of the city. They are the sole reason why an arena wasn't built downtown Ottawa to begin with.

[@SceptileSlash]

Idk, I think Melnyk was definitely dragging his feet as well.

[@deltagolavista1]

@@SceptileSlash I am even talking pre Melnyk.

[@maxpowr90]

I imagine like the only public funds going towards the new Ottawa Arena are for “infrastructure improvements” aka traffic signaling in/around the arena. That's how it should be.

[@deltagolavista1]

Clean up of it's contaminated soil will also probably be shared by the different levels of government who knows how much though.

[@senorsoupe]

@@deltagolavista1 And I think that's the big one. The main reason why the flats (which are right near my house) is the amount of contamination in the soil.

[@davidbrock1565]

Thank you for keeping all of the fans in the loop!!

[@DGL-LDG]

SENS GOT A NEW ARENA LETS GO

[@MbisonBalrog]

I see big things from Dawson Mercer.

[@NothingToPointOut24]

Solid contract for both the team and for Mercer. I'm surprised they were able to get a 3rd year too. Was thinking 2 at the most. Fair to say by the end of this deal we'll know if he's closer to the player he was in 2022-23, or the one he was last season.

[@yoholmes273]

MERCER is about to have a career year in NJ. Book it!

[@DanRaidersWarriorsSharksGiants]

Mercer had a down year but he can outplay that contract too. NJ needs to win the cup for Timo.

[@hanslamontagne]

THG doing live stream NHL25? yes buddy lets do it!

[@leerotten]

I definitely want to see that. And good to hear I'm not the only one whose last NHL game was NHL 2004... 😅

[@tehbeernerd]

Devils finally got that dawg back in em

[@ItsRMFL]

I played dozens of hours on be a pro mode in nhl 22... PlayStation plus gave out NHL 24 and I was hyped....till I booted it up and it's the exact same content. Hope they update the be a pro mode

[@greenbeans8395]

My friend who is a bruins fan is SWEATING 😂😂😂😂😂

[@elosogonzalez8739]

I can hardly wait till the PUCK DROPS!

[@vipeholmskolan6052]

Mercer's deal is really sweet for NJD.

[@judistzoinkiski3395]

sure, but you realize they are in cap hell cuz Luke needs a deal than Nemec needs a deal and NJ fans are already freaking out about those deal and starting to trade everyone.

[@vipeholmskolan6052]

@@judistzoinkiski3395 Hughes and Nemec shouldn't be due for huge contracts. Would be if the Devils want to make bet deals.

[@Theon435]

@@judistzoinkiski3395 And we gave Palat a no move clause

[@fakedeath13]

​@@judistzoinkiski3395 by the time Nemec needs a contract Dougie and Palat will be off the books

[@kradz5172]

​@@judistzoinkiski3395 a lot of contracts will be coming off the books the next few years. Also the Kovalchuk recapture penalty. That's not also factoring in the belief the cap will continue to rise. It's not as dire a situation as it looks. Just my opinion though ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@habinations]

i always enjoyed franchise mode. im waiting on a review.

[@mattgardiner744]

Chel 04’s dynasty mode was great

[@bradleyblokland]

As a Sens fan I am really excited. Only thing now, Is getting a stanley cup banner in the new arena or even the old one... haha

[@scotthoneycutt6967]

Love the promotion for Rick Nash. He is still a great face for the franchise and still my favorite player. He was director of player development for CBJ and seemed to be doing good job from what I could see.

[@ronsnow8938]

Just a heads up not sure your console setup but NHL 25 is next gen only

[@frantikfueled]

Mercer contract is awesome!

[@brientaylorcohen]

Especially compared to what Dylan Guenther just got 😳

[@TheStunscsa]

Just a heads up you will need either a PS5 or XBOX series X or S for NHL 25

[@GemCardCollecting]

Would love to watch you on GM mode nhl 25

[@TylerMorganShow]

I liked seeing the McDavid clip where he was a 97 and he was like go to 99 for player ratings for EA sports

[@kokushi629]

Dear Mr THG.. How do players get paid on merchandise?

[@higgy04]

I hope the Senators new arena (which will draw a different caliber of Sens fans) isn't going to be 2000 seats smaller than what I remember seeing proposed. If I was still living in Almonte, I would find it very difficult to see a game in the new Canadian Tire Place (doubt it will be called that) arena with OC Transpo replacing its bus only Transitway infrastructure with the 'reliable' O-train that goes as far west as Lebreton Flats.

[@wheelsofmercury]

Just checked out the deep dive video on NHL 25 franchise mode, and they added no movement and no trade clauses to the game. Hopefully you will still be able to create a 33rd NHL team. If so, I’ve already got mine planned, lines and everything.

[@Adam-vo6tv]

About time Devils resigned Mercer.

[@BayBye2011]

how close is stadium to the fans...

[@AvsJoe]

Maybe Utah's looking for a veteran backup goalie; Ken Holland played 4 games in the 80's, he's as veteran as it gets!

[@ShinieZekrom]

I feel the exact same on the EA NHL games. I want Franchise mode to be good again but only played the last one for an hour at most and never touched it again.

[@dmoran1093]

Good for nash moving up the ranks at Columbus. BTW Nash has been working for the Blue Jackets for a few years now.

[@TylerMorganShow]

Woodcroft was fantastic, especially in playoffs

[@zept2170]

Ah, finally the Devils got Mercer signed, I think its a little pricey but I have some faith that Mercer will live up to it.

[@captainofgondor1286]

You need to share ykur custom roster if you stick with the game! Id love to play with it!

[@Riffrippinroddy]

I was about to buy nhl 24 and thankfully didn't after seeing WHT you just said hahah haven't bought it since 19. Still dying to find 14 though

[@jerellane4845]

Still waiting for the Phil Kessel Contract.....

[@TylerMorganShow]

Rick Nash my fav Jacket

[@BurnedRetinas]

Looks like the Blue Jackets are taking a crack at forming a boy's club. Interesting to see where that goes, I get double-edged sword vibes from it.

[@clydeblair9622]

Holland OH NO!!! Are they crazy?

[@havokan45]

in NHL 17 i made the Kansas City Scouts when the game first came out before you could move the teams . the Penguins traded Malkin to the Kings this is the part i didnt get the Kings had injuries and when everyone was going to be healthy they would have been over the Cap so they put Malkin on waivers i was the worst team at the time and jumped on him but i was still shocked that one the penguins traded him and the Kings didnt keep him

[@paulschilling3117]

It seems like there is hardly ever Avs news.

[@db-pl5yu]

I'm glad other people think nhl24 is bad and not just me. First NHL game I uninstalled to go back and play the previous year. Franchise mode was broken.

[@michaelharrison5725]

Rick Nash working hard on the organization, makes me think he may one day be the heir-apparent when Waddell retires.

[@justjohnny420]

Guess after this video ill check out franchise mode deep dive. Franchise mode is my favorite mode but its been lacking the past decade. I skipped NHL 22 and got franchise hockey manager that year and still go back to play the historic mode. FHM is a flawed game with different flaws than EA NHL but the historic mode keeps me coming back to it. With NHL 24 I uninstalled the game after 1.5 of 10 hour free trial then got it for free with gamepass in May, it was improved but couldnt keep me hooked for longer than a couple weeks

[@Southerndevilsfan]

Let's go Devils.

[@MbisonBalrog]

Devils should sign JVR. They have no net front presence to shield goalie, bank in rebounds.

[@MrKarmazsin]

NHL 2004 was the best game! Like it you agree:D

[@judistzoinkiski3395]

A littel to much for my liking, cuz i like having having cap space and NJ has less than a mill which is not ideal.

[@martinslezak9664]

Nash has been promoted by Waddell. He has been in the organization pretty much sunce retiring. Zach Abdou is the big addition. Poached from the Canes 😁😁😁

[@GoodMenstruationAttitude]

We're all excited for the potenital improvements to NHL25 Franchise mode - the only good mode. However, this is EA, and we should probably wait to make sure any of the new features *actually work* before assuming they will.

[@AnoobisSaibotis]

Good for downtown Ottawa, now Kanata can be the home of the AHL Senators. As for Belleville, the ECHL will be good for them, and they can have the Bulls name back.

[@scottmiller8617]

Do you think that's the plan? I don't think ownership would want to risk losing any NHL ticket sales. Plus, Belleville is a good sized market for an AHL team, so if they support the B sens, why mess with a good thing?

[@FHL-Devils]

Based on hos lousy year last season, I'm surprised he was able to pull 4M. I'm definitely a fan of his, and certainly hope he lives up to the salary.

[@yoholmes273]

Mercer had a down statistical year due to injures and the coach constantly shuffling his position due to his diverse skill set. Mercer unselfishly did what was asked of him. With Keefe, & a consistent role & consistent linemates he will explode offensively this seasonm

[@FHL-Devils]

@@yoholmes273 - I agree with a lot of you said. The Devils' downfall is directly based on their choice to extend Ruff and let Brunette go Head Coach elsewhere.

[@LtStreko]

Never take an EA game at their word. They've 'fixed' things in the past (especially with sports titles)only to make them more broken. I still enjoy playing NHL Hitz 2003. My favorite sports game and it doesn't take itself seriously. Also love the soundtrack.

[@yoholmes273]

Hahaha. My buddy always talks about that game. Always says it is the best hockey video game.

[@brianhobaugh]

It amazes me that EA can’t incorporate realistic net physics in their NHL games. It’s literally the bare minimum.

[@ryanmontgomery3215]

Yeah, the AI for EA sports is the most absurd thing ever like I think this was on it NHR 22 or 23 I was doing a career mode. I ended up. I think this was like my sixth season in the league. I was on Vegas we were playing, I think it was Billy who had Ovechkin Crosby, Malkin, Stamkos, and Panera

[@MajinMew]

wake me up when it's on PC

[@CorridoC]

Oh Utah, don’t go with Ken Holland.

[@Moemoneyatthemovies]

NHL 25 at least looks promising

[@Andyyy48]

i only consider to buy new nhl game if they make it to the pc😁

[@OttawaRocks]

What a breath of fresh air the Andlauer group is compared to the previous ownership group was. All that said, I'm not going to discredit all the good work Melnyk and family did do in the past, including saving the hockey team from either folding and/or leaving the city, not to mention, being generous with investing in the team until around circa mid 2010s, to ensure the team was competitive. However, since the mid-2010s, the team has had all investments into it sucked out slowly and Andlauer's emotional interest and financial interest in the team has kicked life and faith back into the fanbase.

[@BaldChristopher]

its too bad that NHL 25 will only be on the newest gen consoles (Xbox series X and PS5). I understand that cutting off the older gens is necessary for the continued development of the engine, but I think it's a huge mistake to do that and also not release the game on PC as most people cant afford the new xbox or playstation

[@gordm3527]

Trade Swayman & Lohrei to Jets for Hellybuck. Swayman gets 7x9. Both teams get better.

[@jropzone6463]

LOL

[@joseph7696]

EA needs to be replaced but sadly they have control

[@Lawliet_ryuga]

ALWAYS SKEPTICAL OF Ea

[@Enjen80]

2004 IS not was the best nhl game!!!

[@ronfehr7899]

No public funds for the new Sens arena? I disagree. The fans pay for tickets to see the games. That's public funds, in my opinion.

[@TheHockeyGuy]

That's not what 00public funds means at all. Fans are paying for tickets now and will with the new arena too, so that really doesn't change.

[@ronfehr7899]

​@@TheHockeyGuyTo me, the fans are the public, and since the money comes out of their pockets, it's public money. That's all I meant to say.

[@seanragsdale5636]

Quebec City cries in the night

[@madpandahat]

What’s wrong with the existing arena ? It was built in 96, updated in 05. Utah starts in an arena built in 91.

[@TheHockeyGuy]

It's not in downtown Ottawa. It's in Kanata. They want a building in Ottawa.

[@TheSlipperyBrick]

To add to that, there is no easy transport to and from the arena, and there's nothing but highway around the current arena. So ~30ish min to get to an arena with no facilities. It's been a long wait for Sens fans.

[@madpandahat]

I guess I’m in a very small minority that like my arenas away from cities …

[@travisshipcott2808]

people complain about a 30 min commute out of "downtown" ottawa

[@deltagolavista1]

@@travisshipcott2808 It's not just the commute, it's the lack of other entertainment options in its vicinity. Also, one needs to think of Ottawa shaped like a 'T' and Kanata being on the left hand tip of the T. Traffic to and from the game is one way, making a half hour a nightmare. A centralized location alleviates this.

[@LouieNJ]

This NHL game is just as bad as every other version released over the last 10 years.

[@patsgarage8593]

As a Sens fan I'm not thrilled with a downtown arena. Parking will be a nightmare and their public transportation is filled with issues. The arena is fine in Kanata other than not being close enough to bars and restaurants

[@nINJAP3RUNA]

I will not trust EA after the decade of full on dissapointment. Year after year, dumb gimmicks. Painting over the cracks with shiny pink paint. Pretty words and not much to show that they actually are trying to make a good game. One step forward and two steps back. We will receive a stripped down version of franchise mode so that EA can introduce "brand new" features in the following years. 79,99 please.

[@KadeRiley-hq8gc]

EA games are not better they are the same shit as always. They only care about online pack purchases. I don't play any games online because that costs extra money and I am poor. I also don't gamble with my money which is what buying packs is, I would like to keep the few dollars I have. Play Tape To Tape it's not a NHL licensed but you have more fun then with the EA games.

[@FirewagonHockey]

That is if sens aren't forced to relocate by the time the arena is finished

[@jaycee8852]

Ha ha good one

[@FirewagonHockey]

@@jaycee8852 focus on winning some games

[@davideaston6944]

[@shaunchappell784]

Also why does the nhl game insist on guys retiring when they are still performing great at 34/35/36