Randall Flagg

Look at Risto standing up that blue line

Wily vet like Zajac isn't going to let Jack skate for free

Great shot from Olofsson, that PP was dominant. Hall's line is dangerous. Some really active sticks on the Mitts line defensively and on the forecheck, good to see. Hutton holding the fort early. Kickass jerseys. Great stick by Johansson there in front. Jack and Sam look to be on another level this year.

The gold buffalo on the helmet is cool too.

Nice work to all involved. *****, can't get over those uniforms. Everything feels right eh? Get the win.

Love the noise!

I know it's the most talked about jersey thing, but yeah, I want to see other teams' colors at home like this

UPL is a big boy

Man those jerseys are gorgeous

This was one of the most productive days I've had in months. Will be able to sit down right when the game starts feeling good about myself. Hopefully the team makes us feel good too.

What kind of predictions, individual game ones? I predicted the Sheary acquisition would be more meaningful than the Skinner one

Define "extended" ? Again, their nucleus is 30 or younger. They play the kind of hockey that allowed Boston to get over that hump we all thought was going to destroy them after that brutal 2015 draft. And even IF they only had 1-2 years left, 5 years of cup contention is worth pretty much anything. And they're gong to be a good team longer than that. Teams that play like THIS don't go away quickly.

They've spent the last two years playing consistently some of the best hockey of any team in the league. They dominated the Western Conference Finalist in game 7 last year, before unraveling on a BS 5 minute major in which four goals were scored. The team has as good a shot as any other in the league. You've had this idea for two years now, but they're as strong as they've ever been. None of Stone, Marchessault, Karlsson, Patches are going to fall off in the next few years, and they drive elite possession hockey, the most sustainable type of hockey there is. Cody Glass is a wonderful center set up to take Stastny's job when he falls off. They also drafted a top 5 forward of mine in last year's first round, made 8 picks out of the typical 7, and 19 picks combined in the 17 and 18 drafts, most of which they still have in the organization. For somebody who likes possession hockey and fancy stats for their sustainability, it's a wonder that you're not high on this Vegas team. They're the definition of a fancy stats darling, with ruthless, machine-like hockey efficiency.

They're a serious Stanley Cup contender for the third year in a row, and the nucleus that makes them so good is locked up long term. It's worth it

New Jersey's defense looks about as bad as Pittsburgh's on paper. I think their offense is going to be more dynamic than what Pittsburgh showed us. Should be a fun, mistake-filled game.

Or make sure our opponents don't watch Patriots game tape...

Probably because his feet are usually set versus being in a higher pressure shooting situation on the breakaway

You act like I don't spend my entire summer doing this with agonizing detail. Is Kyle the same guy he was in 16-17 now too?

Sure. But past Kyle never would have sailed it 4 feet high and wide either, he's obviously a different player now than he was then due to circumstances

Soft!

The breakaway? I was sad because 3 years ago he buries that.

Always dreamed of adding him and Josh Anderson to our middle 6.

The Devils are coming in hot tomorrow, thanks to a Jets defense/goaltending situation that is quickly confirming to be the hot mess we thought it'd be. Forget Roslovic and a 2nd, WPG. You want Risto? Give us Ehlers too. Or keep giving up 50 goals a game who cares

I hope WildCard locks the thread at 999

Not sure we can organically squeeze 40 more posts out of this one