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Versus you know who.

I thought he would get going again when he replaced Cozens on PP1 but he hasn’t been getting many chances there.

Levi and NU lost 3-2 to UMass yesterday. They rebounded with a 4-0 win tonight. 32 saves for Levi’s shutout.

Ducks beat Canes 3-2 while being outshot 52-15.

Mitts has improved along the wall but VO is a liability to my eyes. He gets the puck near the blue line and struggles to get it out or to an open man. He doesn’t want to muck it up to move the rubber a few feet across a strip of blue paint that causes the opponent to vacate your zone. He is not a big guy but there are ways to sneak it out or position your body to shield the puck to give yourself a chance. I can overlook this when he is scoring but that has dried up. Hopefully he can warm up again. Maybe KA was hoping an empty netter would light a match.

I will have a good look at Nick Jensen in tomorrow’s game. He seems like a good depth Dman that would not break the bank or require many assets to acquire. This seems like the kind of move KA might make. I would have taken Niedereitter for a 2nd round pick.

I don’t want to think long term until we know more. I would like to see Quinn try that spot in Tuch’s absence. He is starting to score again and would get even more chances on that unit. I think Vinnie comes back to fill in. Vinnie, Asplund and JJP should rotate in and out until something clicks.

You just never know. The Caps traded Orlov and Hathaway, they are now sellers. There is still pride in that room, they beat Shesterkin and the Rangers 6-3. The Sabres cannot take them lightly. Just win to get in.

Leafs game still stings because of my hatred of their fanbase. However, it’s in my rear view due to the successful Florida raid.

82 games vs 80 adds a potential 4 points to the mix. The Bruins are racking up the points, I can’t deny that. That Habs team was in the middle of a 4 Cup run with a bunch of HOFers. This Bruins team is good but not a dynasty, they are at the tail end of a solid run.

I haven’t read the piece. Usually the Power Rankings are currently reflecting the team’s strength, hence the Bruins at #1. The commentary is about the talent 25 and under. In that story I would imagine Anaheim would be 30th or so even though they have Zegras, Drysdale, McTavish and more.

They definitely have me entertained. I really want them to improve their play at home to get the fans in and energized. Get the KBC rocking.

I watched the game late last night. What a good showing against a cocky team. Anderson was superb, just giving off a great vibe. He needs more games. Dahlin needs to crush Verhaege next game, that was a cheap shot I hope Rasmus is good for Sunday. Sabres top line is a force. Tage’s playmaking is underrated and he can do so much more when the opponent doesn’t know if he will shoot, dangle or pass. Tuch is so fast and works his butt off. Skinner is a dual threat now too, this is the best year of his career. That PP pass by Power was sweet, a play like that will make other teams worry about more than the TNT one timer. Krebs has so much heart, it has to pump the team up. VO is not scoring and the rest of his game is exposed. Need to get Cozens going again. JJP needs a goal so badly. I hope we don’t need Bryson again, I feel we are vulnerable whenever he is out there. The goaltending choices for DG will be interesting going forward. Anderson has had two solid outings in a row. Comrie was meh but has won three in a row. UPL has been on a slide but has won the most games.

That was my first impression too. I’m more of a golf fan than football.

I know what you mean. I prefer Pronger but just want Power to add a dash of snarl.

Oooh, that is interesting. They have had some rest lately too.

Probably. Krebs will take care of it next game.

He only played 2/3 of the game, he can play the first at least, to get them off to a good start.

Power wasn’t drafted as a Pronger type but if he added a little edge to his game opponents would pee themselves as he gets stronger. Mule could be more physical, just not in a Risto out of the play manner. As you say, take the guy out and rely on your forward support.

Kopitar like numbers without being a Selke type C.

I’m hoping for Anderson.

He is in the conversation because of that status and the fact he has potential to be that good. You need to bring it nearly every night to be on that list. Sorry about piling on. LOL

I know Draisaitl is good but I’m of the opinion he is overrated by playing with McJesus. There is a small sample size of him playing well when McJesus was out. I wonder how good he would be as a 1C for a different team.