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Hasn’t he scored every time he’s been back into the lineup after a break? Seems like he needs the reset.

Have you guys seen this lineup? Looks like the last preseason game.

I think Power was as impressive, but in a different way. He was so smooth and steady, whereas Dahlin was chaos. I can imagine these two in a couple years being out together in the late stages of a game that matters, just dominating the ice in different ways.

I’m assuming they promised the kid X number of games.

My memory is Darcy tried, but the league told him that Connolly and (don’t remember) had to play before season end to qualify for the playoffs.

Pay alot to long term him now, or alot more to long term him later. The only question is, is he confident enough in his bargaining power to drive a bigger number than the recent long terms guys.

Last offseason it genuinely concerned me that Johnson wouldn’t sign. This season? After adding Power, Boosh, and Stillman, I’m not convinced there is room for him. The only emotion I’ll show for Johnson is the rooting against him I’ll do because he didn’t sign. And I won’t spend much emotion doing even that.

It’s a marriage, both in commitment and range of emotions.

Mixed feelings about the overall grade and KAs grade. I feel like something was left on the table, and it wasn’t necessary. Is failure to make the playoffs in a year where the team overall was good enough weighing more than the progress shown? I’m vacillating. No grade for now just because I can’t commit. Definitely more positive of Granatos grade. Not only did the young guys all make big steps, in the last 1/4 of the season he showed me he is capable of changing gameplans and adjusting to changes in play as playoff’s approach. I’m way more comfortable with Donnie than I was in October. B+ MVP is Dahlin, but its closer than expected. Tuch has votes. So does Tage. ROY is Quinn. Power will be the better player, but I don’t think he was the better rookie. MIP is def Mitts. Mitts might just be the Patrick Sharpe that Sam never quite took hold of. Unsung is Mule by a mile. The record with and without tells the story. Anderson gets second place. Only because of games played.

Now this is a hot take I can get behind.

Shoring up 4d moves 5, 6, and 7 down a spot, so shoring up Bryson may occur as a natural result of upgrading Joki.

Nice to see that the team gave Anderson a proper send off, both game result and the photo op. Now to feed KO for a hattie in the finale.

Yeah, I am less concer About system thay I was 2 months ago. The team definitely changed how they play down the stretch, and it gives me confidence that situationally we will do that. I think if we shore up #4 and maybe 6D we’ll be good if the goaltending holds up.

I’m betting he didn’t even break even with that clothing line.

Oh man, I forgot all about Lalime. I think if Levi had an established NHL history you could make a case for riding him like a mule and who gives a ***** about the backup, but thats a pretty risky play if the goal is playoffs, especially with a Calder candidate as your starter. I still think KA will run with the hydra we have currently.

For me? No. I need to see how he fairs through the grind of a season. I need to see how he adjusts as players get film on him. I need to see if he’s durable with NHL contact and shots. I think you have to plan for him to be a 30-40 game goalie until his in season performance over a substantial number of games shows otherwise.

Outside, unbiased analysis is always good. Good to hear that outsiders are bullish on what is building. Now make it happen.

It means there is one more post in Sabrespace that keeps Eleven up at night wondering.

We have many more bullets than Savoie and Kulich. There are many more potential improvements than Chychrun. There is no need to focus on the ends. There is a huge continuum between Stillman and Chychrun, and Savoie and our cap space. Again, my only point is, opportunity lost for a team that was better than we realized. And for those that say this team performed to expectations and not over them, how many of you voted knocking on the door of the playoffs without the condition of at least average goaltending? I’m betting the number quite small. This team was good enough to carry ***** goaltending to the cusp. This was a better than expected team. Thats alright. They have been entertaining for at least 3/4 of the games played. Progress. Congrats KA for that. But don’t let the next opportunity go by without support. Please.

The team posts some (maybe all?) on youtube.

Forget it. He’s rolling.

Ive actively avoided conversation with you for quite a long time. Thank you for returning the favor. That’s a hell of a block if your still sending reactions! 😀

I didn’t realize that a list of trades that happened were the only available players and deals during those moments in time and that all other possibilities were futile discussions. And a discussion of actual players and potential deals inevitably leads to debate on the actual deals, which is not the point of the conversation at all. If you don’t like the discourse, ignore it or take one of your tantrum breaks.