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Was that disagreement with what I posted? It didn’t seem to respond to it directly at all.

More accurately you are hoping for 15 yrs of no playoffs, a few mediocre years, and contender some time after. Some people just like losing I guess.

I seem to recall the team announcing it was a soft tissue injury, not a break.

So, who really knows NCAA hockey? What is the team like in front of Levi? What style of game do they play? It sounds too good to be true? Is that a smothering team in front of him that limits chances to low danger events, or is this kid standing college hockey on its head?

Interesting counter observation re: Krebs. It bears watching.

Not quite. Size advantages and disadvantages are most obvious at the extremes. They still apply (both ways) along the rest of the spectrum. All other things being equal, an extra 2” and 20lbs is an advantage. Emphasis on all other things being equal.

This is a valid point. And IMO the answer is no. More firecrackers…. Would Nathan Gerbe have had a more successful career if he were Brad Marchand sized. Size is a factor.

That is an argument noone is challenging, which is why these conversations turn into circle jerks. The “we need to get bigger” crowd isn’t lamenting over not having a Richard Shmelik or Mike Wilson in the lineup. Everyone asking for more size is asking for more of the attributes that size compliments well. Personally, I don’t think size is the issue. I think this team needs to be good enough to play for something before the fight in the dog can really be seen and evaluated. A good chunk of that is talent, although an actual NHL goalie that the team can trust would certainly puff out chests some more. I think a team that was set up to win now would probably more accurately display the fight this team may or may not have.

I don’t see where UPL may have mattered. He’s not a good goalie right now either. He may not be better than Dell.

Unfortunately, as the season grinds down I think we are going to see more of these. Teams are already starting to mind the standings. Teams are going to tighten up. They are going to increase their intensity. It is going to be a tremendous challenge for out guys to not let it affect their play.

Anyone who makes it and sticks for more than a cup o joe had a respectable career.

Audette was what Nathan Gerbe wanted to be when he grew up. Alas, Nathan was destined to remain in Never Never Land.

I think that one has been used already.

Having said that, my dad bought me an Ott jersey in the clearance sale after he was traded. It’s an exception I make as 1. He was a grown ass man at the time and not a kid, and 2. There is some humor behind it given his personality and 3. It’s fast approaching obscure, as in Harrington reporting an Ott jersey sighting in the stands. Taro, if it is a gift and not a give away, I suggest an off the board selection for the notoriety in future days.

Wasn’t Tyler Myers reportedly consuming like 7000 calories per day in an effort to gain weight? And having difficulty maintaining it? Its not an unfounded point.

Its kind of weird wearng a jersey of a kid half your age. I’d pick one to give away as a gift.

My point was, the comment I snipped just isn’t factual here. Using it as a starting point for the rest is not a stable base for the premise. Blame the tone on early morning.

The win last night was not unlike the wins during early season streaks in seasons past. The team was outmatched but managed to hold on despite the disparity in play. Not good yet, but better to the point of being watchable. Small steps I suppose.

Do you make this ***** up just so you can get that novel percolating in your brain an excuse to erupt?

Man, no on ice response after that Toker hit. Me no likey. This team has got to be there for him.

Wait, what? No Zemgus?

And hopefully they don’t get 4 weeks into it and decide he needs a pin inserted.

Hot take. Jack Eichel will be on the ice before Casey Mittlestadt.

I wasn’t thinking equipment. I was thinking stronger punishment for the slashes.