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That's why I picked it.

Yup. I love how Winnipeg plays. Every player on that team has bought in to playing the game fast and fearless. Individual effort is expected.

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Probably picks and prospects. The Caps don't really need much as far as roster players go. They have plenty of cap space to lock down their D free agents which is their only area of need. I could even see them qualifying Grubauer and then trading him during the season if they end up having a need somewhere. But I don't think they have to trade either of their goalies, which makes them a tough trade partner.

When I took the course years ago the experienced guys in my class also had the hardest time, so you're not alone. Us noobs mostly did better on the exams, especially the slow speed stuff. The instructor's explanation was that old habits are hard to unlearn. Glad you passed.

Jets Preds is the best hockey

I don't like trading for goalies. I think you always end up overpaying. Maybe if you can get a deal on a guy that a team has soured on for no good reason? Or a veteran guy on a team that is going to tank? There aren't many goalies out there that I covet. I know some people think Washington is the obvious place to pick someone up from because of Grubauer and Holtby. I would take either guy. I might look to Vegas who seems to have a good goalie prospect pool. Do they move on from Fleury and would you want him? My personal choice is Miller because he'll be cheap and can platoon with Ullmark. But I don't think he fits your "playoff goalie" request. Would you take Lundqvist from NY if they retained salary or took a bad contract off our hands? I might. Saros from Nashville could be a target. Not much else out there that I'm interested in.

Sure. But it won't be him. Because he didn't want to be here and he's a problem off the ice for this squad.

What we need is a pest. This team distinctly lacks one of those guys who is just a huge pain in the ass. Aggressive on the forecheck, can score, maybe a little dirty.

I might have. But the question becomes what do you really want to know, and what are you going to do with it? I think GM's know that their players are probably up to shenanigans and mostly let it go. Kane trying to sneak the underage guys into Coles, showing up to practice hungover, stuff like that. But at some point that stuff is problematic. A good team can probably let it go. A team like the Sabres can't afford it.

Penguins about to get jobbed on an obviously good goal

I think we'll see what happens and have to try to draw some conclusions from that. Is Risto a party animal who doesn't like being coached? Was Kane a bad influence? Was Lehner a downer? O'Reilly? Are there toxic cliques? Some things have been suggested by local media. What Botterill does may offer some confirmation.

Our wingers are atrocious

You're broken man

Correct.

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Guys we have to pick Jett Woo

I'll be interested to see how he is as an actual defenseman. He's certainly a good skater with a nose for the net. He can lug the puck.

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My opinion on Housley is going to depend on what changes Botterill makes this summer and the perceived effect those changes should have. There are a lot of questions around the locker room. Who are the problem guys? We don't really know. I assume that Botterill intends to fix the locker room this off-season. If he makes his moves and is confident, and things are still a mess, then I assume he'll fire Housley.

As a goalie, I don't agree with that interference call. The butt end of the stick was outside the crease. Do players really need to avoid that too? Seems silly.

I think Guhle slots above McCabe.

Give me all the Swedes

Solid effort by our balls tonight.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy stick and thy puck they comfort me.